Somerset on Flood Watch as Red Warnings Signal Rising River Levels Amid Record Rainfall Sunday, February 8, 2026 somerset flooding environment southwest rainfall warnings somersetlevels metoffice groundwater rivers Somerset remains at the epicenter of Britain’s relentless wet weather, with the South West region bearing the brunt of continuous, record-breaking rainfall. The UK has now experienced an unprecedented 38 straight days … Read More
Beavers to be Released into the Wild at Somerset National Trust Site Saturday, February 7, 2026 beavers wildlife conservation restoration nature somerset nationaltrust environment ecosystems reintroduction Beavers are poised to make a historic comeback in Somerset, as new licences have been issued for the release of these landscape-engineering mammals back into the wild. Natural England has authorised two releases in the South … Read More
New Solar Farm Proposal Could Power Up to 1,600 Homes in Somerset Saturday, February 7, 2026 solar renewable somerset biodiversity energy evercreech farm sustainability environment ilos ILOS New Energy UK Ltd., a London-based developer, has submitted initial proposals to build a substantial solar farm on land between Rodmore Farm and the Evercreech Playing Fields on Pecking Mill Road, located at the southern … Read More
24 New Homes Proposed for Barton St David Village Near A37 Monday, February 2, 2026 bartonstdavid somerset housing development affordablehousing planning bluespruce community environment phosphates Up to 24 new homes could soon be built at the northern end of Barton St David, a small village in Somerset, pending approval of planning proposals. The development has been put forward by Blue Spruce Ltd., a developer based … Read More
Somerset Flooding: Emergency Agency Statement and Rail Disruptions Amid Ongoing Heavy Rainfall Monday, February 2, 2026 somerset flooding stormchandra emergency environment rainfall transport metoffice southwest rivers Persistent heavy rainfall is wreaking havoc across the South West, with Somerset bearing the brunt after a major incident declaration following Storm Chandra. The region faces heightened flooding risks as rain continues to … Read More
New Wetlands Planned to Support Major Somerset Housing Development Friday, January 30, 2026 wetlands somerset phosphates development environment crewkerne housing riverparrett biodiversity construction To ensure ongoing progress on one of Somerset’s largest housing developments, new wetlands are set to be created near the River Parrett. Taylor Wimpey Exeter is currently building the first phase of the Wool Gardens … Read More