Somerset Council Reverses Approval of Industrial Units Near A303 Amid Legal Disputes Thursday, January 22, 2026 somerset industrial development sparkford a303 planning legal environment flooding council Somerset Council has reversed its earlier approval of a development project near the A303, halting plans to construct 34 light industrial ‘starter’ units in Sparkford. The decision comes after prolonged legal … Read More
Somerset Braces for Heavy Rain as Met Office Issues Flooding Warning Wednesday, January 14, 2026 somerset flooding rain weather metoffice southwest transport emergency precipitation uk South West England, including Somerset, faces the threat of heavy rain and possible flooding later this week, according to a weather alert from the Met Office. A “yellow” weather warning for rain is in place on … Read More
New Dredging Programme Launched to Safeguard Somerset Levels from Flooding Sunday, January 11, 2026 dredging flooding somerset parrett river drainage watermanagement silt environment A crucial new dredging programme has commenced on the Somerset Levels, aiming to prevent flooding and protect local homes and businesses. Since 2015, the Parrett Internal Drainage Board has implemented an annual dredging … Read More
New Dredging Programme Launched to Protect Somerset Levels from Flooding Sunday, January 11, 2026 somerset dredging flooding riverparrett somersetlevels environment infrastructure floodprevention watermanagement silt A crucial new dredging programme has commenced on the Somerset Levels, aimed at protecting local homes and businesses from flooding. Since 2015, the Parrett Internal Drainage Board has overseen an annual strategy to maintain … Read More
Double Storm Goretti Warning: Severe Wind and Snow Threaten Somerset Wednesday, January 7, 2026 stormgoretti wind snow somerset metoffice weatherwarning travel safety flooding snowfall Storm Goretti is set to disrupt Somerset and surrounding areas with a double weather warning for dangerously strong winds and heavy snowfall. The Met Office has issued the warnings effective from Thursday afternoon, January … Read More
Bath Asparagus Fortune Teller Predicts Royal Household Arrest and 2026 Election Shake-Up Saturday, January 3, 2026 asparamancy predictions ukpolitics royalfamily flooding uspolitics entertainment music sports mindfulness sport Jemima Packington, a 69-year-old fortune teller renowned for predicting major events by casting asparagus spears, has unveiled her bold forecasts for 2026. Known as the world’s sole ‘asparamancer,’ Jemima gained attention for … Read More