A powerful storm struck Somerset on the evening of Monday, June 22, unleashing heavy rains, thunder, and lightning that led to widespread flash flooding. Homes and businesses were inundated, with some properties losing power …
Housing developers in Somerset are being urged to contribute funding for the installation of permanent pumping stations to mitigate flooding risks across the county. This appeal comes from the Parrett Internal Drainage Board …
New permanent electric pumps are set to be installed on the River Tone near Taunton to help prevent flooding in the Bathpool area. This vital upgrade comes amid plans to boost flood defences following recent severe flooding …
Taunton is set to benefit from new permanent electric pumps on the River Tone, aimed at preventing flooding near the Bathpool area, where the old river flows under the railway line into the Hankridge Nature Reserve close to …
Flood defences downstream of Bridgwater’s new £249 million tidal barrier are on track to be completed before Christmas, the Environment Agency (EA) has confirmed. The barrier, spanning the River Parrett near Express Park in …
Somerset Council has announced a delay to the £6 million flood protection scheme designed to shield Taunton town centre, pushing the start date back to early 2027. The project, part of the Taunton Strategic Flood Alleviation …
Somerset Council has confirmed that a vital £6 million flood defence project protecting large parts of Taunton town centre won’t start until early 2027. The delay affects the highest priority element of the wider Taunton …
The charming market town in the South West has once again been troubled by a persistent and unpleasant odor, disrupting the daily lives of residents and visitors alike. Authorities from the Environment Agency have reportedly …
Residents of a charming market town in the South West have once again been troubled by a persistent and unpleasant smell affecting the area. According to the Environment Agency, recent weather conditions have played a …
East Beach at West Bay in Dorset, widely recognized as a filming location for the popular ITV drama Broadchurch, has earned an important new environmental designation ahead of the summer season. It is now officially listed as …
As the warmer months approach, many look forward to a refreshing day by the sea. However, not all beaches in Somerset are safe for swimming, with official advisories cautioning against entering the water at certain locations. …
As the warmer months approach, many look forward to a refreshing dip in the sea. However, not all beaches in Somerset are safe for swimming. Official warnings have been issued against bathing at several locations due to poor …
Wessex Water has been ordered to pay £300,000 after a backed-up sewer discharged untreated sewage into a tributary of the River Yeo in Somerset, causing significant environmental damage. The incident occurred in September …
Wessex Water has been fined £300,000 after a backed-up sewer discharged sewage into a tributary of the River Yeo in Somerset, causing significant environmental damage in September 2022. The incident, confirmed by the …
Weston-super-Mare is set to benefit from a £45 million government initiative targeting the rampant problem of fly-tipping, after local residents voiced ongoing concerns. The government’s freshly launched Waste Crime Action …