Massive Data Centre Planned Near M5 in Bridgwater Spanning Over 180 Football Pitches Thursday, February 19, 2026 datacentre bridgwater somerset infrastructure solarfarm floodrisk construction digitaleconomy planning m5 Plans have been submitted to build a colossal data centre near the M5 motorway in Bridgwater, potentially covering an area larger than 180 football pitches. Express Distribution Park Ltd, a company based in Bridgwater, filed … Read More
Somerset Flooding Crisis Shifts from Emergency to Recovery Phase Wednesday, February 18, 2026 somerset flooding stormchandra recovery environmentagency emergency pumping roadclosures floodrisk communitysupport The flooding situation in Somerset has improved significantly, prompting authorities to stand down the major incident status as recovery and clean-up efforts are now underway. Since the severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra … Read More
Flood Warnings Issued as Somerset Faces Continued Rainfall Challenges Friday, February 13, 2026 somerset flooding weather riverlevels rainfall warnings safety floodrisk emergency environment Somerset is bracing for ongoing flooding concerns as river levels remain high due to recent heavy rainfall. While some areas have seen water levels starting to recede, widespread warnings are still in place to alert residents …
Somerset Flood Risk Rises Amid Ongoing Heavy Rainfall Monday, February 2, 2026 somerset flooding rain weather warning metoffice precipitation yellow floodrisk Heavy rainfall is set to continue across Somerset, prompting concerns over flooding in several vulnerable areas. The UK Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain, indicating the potential for prolonged and … Read More
Somerset Faces New 20-Hour Met Office Weather Warning Saturday, January 24, 2026 somerset weather metoffice flooding rainfall stormingrid travel warnings wind floodrisk The Met Office has issued a 20-hour yellow weather warning for parts of Somerset, signaling heavy rain and potential flooding from Monday evening, January 26, through Tuesday afternoon, January 27. Forecasters predict intense … Read More
Met Office Issues Rain Warning as Somerset Faces Flood Risks Thursday, January 22, 2026 metoffice somerest rain weatherwarning flooding travel transport floodrisk publictransport driving sport The Met Office has issued a new rain warning for the South West, with Somerset expected to experience heavy rainfall on Thursday, January 22. The alert is active from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., signaling potential disruptions due … Read More