Person Rescued from Flooded Vehicle After Heavy Rainfall Tuesday, December 2, 2025 flood rescue firefighters donyatt vehicle safety water emergency stibbear firecrew Firefighters from Chard were dispatched to Stibbear Lane in Donyatt at approximately 6:39 pm on December 2nd after reports of a person trapped in their vehicle by rising floodwaters. Upon reaching the scene, crews found the … Read More
Avebury Manor Reopens for Christmas After Flood Restoration Friday, November 28, 2025 avebury manor christmas flood restoration nationaltrust wiltshire festival heritage markets After nearly two years of closure caused by severe flooding, Avebury Manor, a Grade I-listed 16th-century property in Wiltshire, is reopening its doors for the Christmas season. Managed by the National Trust, the manor will … Read More
Flood Alerts Issued for South West as Storm Benjamin Approaches Wednesday, October 22, 2025 storm flood warning southwest environmentagency metoffice rain wind devon cornwall Flood alerts have been issued across the South West in anticipation of Storm Benjamin, which is expected to arrive later today, Wednesday, October 22. The UK prepares for heavy rain and powerful winds exceeding 70 miles per … Read More
Enhancements Proposed for Highbridge Flood Defence to Protect Somerset Villages Tuesday, September 23, 2025 highbridge flood defence riverbrue somerset clyce catchment infrastructure drainage environment A crucial flood defence structure in Highbridge is set for potential upgrades aimed at reducing flood risks for the communities upstream. The River Brue, originating from Brewham near Bruton, meanders through the Somerset … Read More
Key Somerset Flood Defence Secures Nearly £1 Million for Major Upgrades Thursday, June 12, 2025 somerset flood defence somersetlevels riversowy king’ssedgemoordrain parrettidb bankraising floodprotection environmentagency Somerset’s crucial flood defences are set to receive significant enhancements this summer following the approval of nearly £1 million in funding. The Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA), in collaboration with the Environment … Read More
Flood Alerts Issued for Somerset Coastline Amid Heavy Rainfall Tuesday, May 27, 2025 flood somerset coastline tidal environmentagency clevedon porlock severnestuary hightide flooding Flood alerts have been issued across parts of Somerset, highlighting increased flood risks due to recent heavy rainfall combined with high tidal activity. Coastal communities are being urged to stay vigilant over the next 24 … Read More