Flood Warning and Alerts Issued as Heavy Rain Continues in Somerset Wednesday, November 12, 2025 flooding somerset environmentagency rain weatherwarning rivers floodalerts heavyprecipitation safety floodingrisk Somerset remains on high alert as persistent heavy rain triggers multiple flood alerts and a flood warning across the region. The Environment Agency (EA) has issued these warnings amid rising river levels and high tides that … Read More
Met Office Issues 30-Hour Yellow Weather Warning for Somerset Amid Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Wednesday, November 12, 2025 somerset metoffice weatherwarning rain wind flooding southwest storm safety travel The Met Office has issued a 30-hour yellow weather warning for the South West, with Somerset expected to face significant impacts from heavy rainfall and strong southerly winds. The warning began at 12pm on Tuesday, November … Read More
South West Faces Heavy Rain and Strong Winds in 12-Hour Storm Warning Monday, November 10, 2025 southwest weather storm rain flooding metoffice travel warning wind emergency The South West is bracing for a severe weather event as the Met Office issues a 12-hour yellow warning for heavy rain and strong winds on Tuesday, November 11. The alert covers Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, and the wider South … Read More
Somerset Couple’s Plan for New Homes Near A38 Denied on Appeal Friday, October 24, 2025 somerset planning development flooding housing rural westhuntspill appeal a38 council A Somerset couple has faced a second refusal in their attempt to build new homes on a site near the A38 after an unsuccessful appeal. Mr. and Mrs. Marratty initially sought to develop eight houses on their property at 9 Main … Read More
116 Homes Proposed on Hazardous Roadside Near Wells Sparks Safety Concerns Monday, October 20, 2025 wells development housing roadsafety somerset environment planning infrastructure flooding community Plans to construct 116 new homes on the western edge of Wells, Somerset’s smallest city, have ignited debate due to the reportedly hazardous road conditions in the area. The proposed site, located off the B3139 Wookey Road … Read More
Vast Flood Defence Scheme Nears Completion to Protect Somerset Levels Communities Sunday, October 19, 2025 flooding somerset drainage infrastructure watermanagement flooddefense rivers engineering climate resilience A significant £10 million flood defence initiative on the Somerset Levels is approaching completion, marking the final phase of a decade-long programme devoted to reducing flood risk across the county. This project, led by … Read More