Train Services in Somerset Disrupted by Flooded Railway Lines Wednesday, September 3, 2025 somerset flooding trains cancellations railways disruption travel safety weather delays Travelers in Somerset faced significant disruptions to their journeys this afternoon as flooding led to the cancellation of numerous train services. Persistent heavy rain caused water levels to rise, inundating several … Read More
Met Office Issues Thunderstorm Warning for South West with Major Disruption Expected Wednesday, September 3, 2025 metoffice thunderstorm warning flooding travel gloucestershire weather safety poweroutage disruption The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of the South West, including Gloucestershire, today, Wednesday, September 3. The warning is in effect from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., with forecasters warning of … Read More
Somerset Rescue Centre Sees “Noah’s Ark” Year with Ponies Rehomed in Pairs Sunday, August 31, 2025 rescue rehoming ponies horses flooding somerset worldhorsewelfare noahsark rehabilitation animalwelfare Somerset’s World Horse Welfare Glenda Spooner Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre is celebrating a remarkable year of rehoming, with nearly 60 ponies and horses finding new homes in 2025. Despite suffering severe flooding earlier … Read More
South West Faces Widespread Flooding After Intense Overnight Storms Friday, August 29, 2025 flooding southwest plymouth thunderstorms rain emergency floodwarnings weather torrential storm Heavy rainfall and powerful thunderstorms have caused significant flooding across the South West, with Plymouth bearing the brunt of the overnight downpour. The relentless storms led to rapid water accumulation, overwhelming … Read More
Two Somerset Traveller Site Proposals Rejected Amid Flooding Concerns Tuesday, August 26, 2025 traveller somerset planning flooding hewish community gypsy roma pitch council North Somerset Council has denied two separate but similar applications to establish new Traveller pitches in the village of Hewish. Despite a recognized shortage of Gypsy and Traveller pitches in the region, the planning … Read More
Catastrophic Consequences Feared Over Cutbacks to River Maintenance in Somerset Monday, August 25, 2025 somerset rivers flooding environment maintenance environmentagency floodrisk drainage flooddefence funding The Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) has urged the Environment Agency (EA) to restore full maintenance across Somerset’s rivers following alarming reports of significant planned cutbacks. The EA revealed in mid-August that, … Read More