Plans to construct 150 new homes and commercial premises near the A303 in Ilminster have been officially scrapped, nearly six years after the initial proposal. The site in question is the former Horlicks factory on Station …
The Met Office has issued a serious “danger to life” warning as a heavy rainstorm is forecast to batter Somerset starting Monday evening, December 8. The alert will be in effect from 6pm Monday through 6pm Tuesday, …
Somerset is currently facing significant flood threats, with numerous warnings and alerts issued by authorities. Residents are being urged to remain vigilant as heavy rainfall continues to impact the region, potentially …
Somerset faces increased flood risks after a night of heavy rainfall, prompting urgent warnings from the Environment Agency. Following extensive rain, rivers across the county have swollen, with flood warnings issued in two …
North Somerset Council’s emergency control centre, housed at the Castlewood offices in Clevedon, is preparing to relocate as the building nears closure. This facility plays a crucial role in maintaining essential council …
Somerset is bracing for possible flooding as multiple flood alerts have been issued across the county following forecasts of heavy rainfall. On Monday, December 1, the Met Office imposed a yellow rain warning for the South …
Somerset is preparing for an extended period of heavy rain beginning late Sunday and lasting well into Tuesday morning, as the Met Office has issued a severe weather warning. The 29-hour alert runs from midnight on Monday to …
Thousands of homes across Somerset will benefit from enhanced flood protection following the completion of major upgrades to three critical reservoirs on the Somerset Levels and Moors. These improvements, initiated in 2022 by …
Somerset and much of the South West are bracing for heavy rainfall as the Met Office has issued two consecutive weather warnings for significant rain. The first, an 18-hour warning starting early Saturday, November 29, will …
Efforts by Crewkerne residents and Somerset Council to halt the construction of nearly 150 new homes at the town’s southern edge have been unsuccessful. The proposed development, dubbed Maple Grove, is set to bring …
Dramatic images have emerged showing the aftermath of a blue van that was swept into a bridge by floodwaters in the Somerset village of Chew Magna. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 15, as Storm Claudia brought …
Plans to build 40 new homes close to a working pig farm in Somerset have been rejected for the second time in just three months. In April 2024, Rubix Strategic Ltd. submitted proposals for a 40-home development along the …
Storm Claudia’s heavy rainfall has caused significant flooding at Cheddar Gorge, leading to the temporary closure of Gough’s Cave, the largest and most popular show cave in the area. Overnight downpours drenched the South …
Cheddar Gorge has been hit by significant flooding after heavy rainfall brought by Storm Claudia swept through the South West. Gough’s Cave, the largest and most famous of the cave system’s show caves, has been forced to …
The Gooseum Rhyne Reservoir project near Bristol has been honoured with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West 2025 Project Award for Collaboration, recognising exceptional teamwork and community engagement. …