Keynsham Town Council recently sent postcards to 10,000 households encouraging residents to prepare a “grab-and-go” bag with essential items for emergencies. However, it was discovered that the phone number printed on the …
Keynsham Town Council has reassured residents following the distribution of an emergency preparedness postcard urging them to assemble a “grab-and-go” bag of essential items. The initiative aims to encourage practical …
Keynsham Town Council has reassured residents after sending out emergency preparedness postcards that mistakenly included a disconnected phone number. The postcard encourages households to assemble a “grab-and-go” emergency …
Residents living adjacent to a flood-prone zone in Somerset have expressed shock and concern following a High Court decision approving a major housing development. The ruling allows the construction of almost 200 new homes in …
A £1 million initiative to stabilise the cliffs along Minehead’s North Hill has been postponed due to staffing shortages and governance issues within Somerset Council. North Hill, spanning almost five miles toward Porlock and …
Somerset faced severe weather challenges on the evening of Monday, June 22, when a powerful storm unleashed intense rainfall, thunder, and lightning across the region. This extreme weather event caused flash floods that …
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 …
A recent High Court ruling has confirmed that homes can be constructed in North Somerset’s flood-prone zones, sparking serious concerns among local authorities and residents. The case arose after North Somerset Council …
Following the severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra in early 2024, there are renewed calls for increased investment in Somerset’s flood defenses, focusing especially on the installation of permanent pumps to manage water …
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 …
Weston-super-Mare, a popular Somerset seaside resort famous for its amusement arcade, donkey rides, and expansive sandy beaches, may be largely underwater by 2050 due to rising sea levels. According to recent research using …
Weston-super-Mare, a bustling seaside town in Somerset known for its sandy beaches, pier, and family attractions, could be underwater by 2050, according to alarming new research. A study utilizing Climate Central’s projection …
The Met Office has issued two thunderstorm warnings that will affect Somerset over the next 24 hours. Residents and visitors should be prepared for heavy rain, lightning, and possible flooding. Thunderstorms are expected to …
A significant milestone has been reached in Bridgwater’s £20 million regeneration programme with the appointment of Sam Smith as chairman of the newly formed Pride in Place board. Bridgwater is the sole town within Somerset …
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 …