Summer of Wildfires Sets Stage for Winter of Floods in Wiltshire Thursday, September 18, 2025 wildfires flooding climatechange wiltshire emergencies environment drainage riskmanagement planning community Wiltshire finds itself at the crossroads of two extreme seasons: a summer marked by rampant wildfires and a winter bracing for significant flooding. Torrential rains have already triggered localized flash flood warnings, but … Read More
Somerset MPs Urge Action Against Flood Prevention Funding Cuts Friday, September 5, 2025 somerset flooding floodprevention environmentagency parliament defra rivers funding councillors floodrisk Somerset’s MPs have voiced serious concerns over planned cuts to flood prevention and river maintenance in the county, urging Parliament to debate the issue urgently. In mid-August, the Environment Agency (EA) revealed it … Read More
Further 80 Homes Approved for Small Somerset Village Thursday, September 4, 2025 cotfordstluke housing development somerset renewable affordable infrastructure community flooding planning Plans to build an additional 80 homes in Cotford St. Luke, a small village in Somerset, have been approved by local councillors. The development, spearheaded by Hallam Land Management, follows earlier permissions granted for … Read More
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