A groundbreaking flood prevention and river restoration initiative near the Exmoor National Park has been honored with the prestigious UK River Prize. The project, located near Minehead, Porlock, and neighboring villages, …
Closure of the main road from Chard Reservoir to the town center is scheduled for a ten-week period during spring and summer. The flood prevention work aims to reinforce the reservoir’s barrier and safeguard its dam against …
The Environment Agency has announced that over £110 million in funding will benefit approximately 40 flood schemes in Wiltshire, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, and Dorset. This investment aims to safeguard homes, …
The Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) has announced that much-needed improvements to a major Somerset river are now delayed for at least another year. The SRA, established in 2015 following the devastating floods of 2013/14, …
Heavy rainfall has led to a number of roads being closed across Somerset due to flooding. Local authorities have issued flood alerts and are urging residents to stay informed about the situation. It is important to plan …
The proposal to build 381 homes—40% of which would be affordable—on 28 acres of green belt land in North Somerset has sparked outrage and objections from more than 200 locals. The site, planned for development by Land Value …
The vital upgrades to key sections of Somerset’s flood defences have been delayed until spring and summer 2025. The Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) and the Environment Agency (EA) have been implementing various improvements …
MP Ian Liddell-Grainger is calling on the Environment Agency to begin a thorough clean-up of Exmoor rivers in response to months of unprecedented rainfall. He warns that leaving river beds strewn with trees and other debris …
Parts of Somerset continue to grapple with flood warnings and alerts following a recent spell of heavy rain. The situation has resulted in the closure of several roads, causing significant disruptions.