UK Faces Potential Torrential Rain and Strong Winds Later This Month Tuesday, October 14, 2025 weather storm rain wind uk metoffice october flooding forecast winter New weather data suggests that the UK could experience severe weather later this month, with torrential rain and winds gusting up to 60mph or more. According to WXCharts.com, a storm front is expected to approach the UK from … Read More
Somerset Town Faces Crisis as Plans for 325 New Homes Spark Local Outrage Monday, October 13, 2025 crewkerne somerset housing development traffic flooding infrastructure planning environment community A small Somerset town is on the brink of being overwhelmed by new housing proposals, local residents warn. Place Land Ltd., a company based in Cullompton, Devon, submitted plans in early September to build 325 new homes along … Read More
M5 Motorway Set for Months of Disruptions with Closures and 50mph Speed Limits Sunday, October 12, 2025 m5 roadworks closures speedlimits drainage flooding junction26 somerset devon nationalhighways Motorists traveling on the M5 through Devon and Somerset should brace themselves for prolonged delays and disruptions. A series of major maintenance works are scheduled to run until February 2026, impacting key sections of … Read More
M5 Drivers Face Four Months of Lane Closures and 50mph Speed Limits Near Junction 26 Wednesday, October 8, 2025 m5 somerset roadworks drainage flooding nationalhighways trafficmanagement speedlimit junction26 wellington Motorists travelling on the M5 near Junction 26 for Wellington should prepare for significant delays and restrictions lasting over four months. Starting Monday, October 20, 2025, National Highways will begin a £5.9 million … Read More
Hundreds of Homes in Taunton to Benefit from £6 Million Flood Defence Scheme Tuesday, October 7, 2025 flooding taunton somerset rivertone flooddefences climatechange regeneration environment protection infrastructure Somerset Council, in partnership with the Environment Agency, has announced a £6 million flood protection project aimed at safeguarding homes, businesses, and key infrastructure in Taunton. The scheme will bolster flood … Read More
Immediate Met Office Weather Warning Issued as Morning Commuters Brace for Disruption Thursday, October 2, 2025 metoffice fog weatherwarning commuters travel stormamy rain wind flooding southwest The Met Office has issued an urgent weather warning this morning (Thursday, October 2), advising commuters to exercise caution due to dense fog affecting parts of the Southwest. The warning, active from 7:15 AM to 10:00 AM, … Read More