Residents of Wellington, Somerset, are raising alarms over the rapid pace of new housing developments that threaten to overwhelm their town and transform it into a commuter spillover zone. Once celebrated for its unique charm …
More than 300 new homes are set to be constructed on the outskirts of the Blackdown Hills following a successful appeal by Gladman Developments. The Congleton-based developer submitted outline plans last October for 315 homes …
Flood alerts have been issued across parts of Somerset, highlighting increased flood risks due to recent heavy rainfall combined with high tidal activity. Coastal communities are being urged to stay vigilant over the next 24 …
The former Somerset Bridge Primary School site in Bridgwater is set to be transformed into a new development comprising homes and office space, following a recent approval by Somerset Council’s planning committee north. The …
North Somerset Council has taken its fight to the High Court in a bid to overturn a planning inspector’s decision allowing the construction of 190 homes on flood-prone land in Yatton. The contested site lies within flood zone …
A major housing development is underway in the Somerset village of Williton, with plans approved for 350 new homes despite ongoing concerns about flooding, traffic congestion, and renewable energy use. The Wyndham Estate …
A burst water main in Gloucester’s Matson area has unleashed a massive fountain of water, shooting hundreds of thousands of litres up to 100 feet into the air. The sheer force of the water eruption has torn apart the ground, …
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for the South West of England, highlighting risks of flash flooding, lightning strikes, and power outages. After a spell of warm and sunny weather, a significant change is …
Martin Clunes, best known for his roles in “Doc Martin” and “Men Behaving Badly,” has publicly challenged his New Age Traveller neighbours who are seeking official recognition for their woodland plot as a residential …
Martin Clunes, renowned for his roles in Doc Martin and Men Behaving Badly, has publicly challenged his neighbours who identify as New Age Travellers, disputing their claim to official traveller status. The disagreement …
The Met Office has issued a warning about the possibility of showers and thunderstorms affecting the south and west of the UK this weekend. While Friday will continue to see settled weather dominated by high pressure, …
The Met Office has issued a warning for heavy rain expected to batter Somerset and the South West today. The weather warning will be in effect from noon today until midday on Wednesday. Anticipated heavy rainfall is likely to …
Residents of Somerset are preparing for days of upheaval as forecasters predict a deluge of torrential rain in the coming days. A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for a significant portion of the South West and …
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 …
Residents of a small Somerset village called Mudford are demanding immediate action to protect their homes from the looming threat of “extreme flooding”. The concerns were raised following the approval of two major housing …