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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Met Office has issued a new weather warning for heavy rain in the South West, with Somerset bracing for significant rainfall on Thursday, January 22. The alert is in effect from 8am until 4pm, highlighting the potential …
The Met Office has issued a serious “danger to life” warning as a heavy rainstorm is forecast to batter Somerset starting Monday evening, December 8. The alert will be in effect from 6pm Monday through 6pm Tuesday, …
A proposed solar farm on the historic Bridgwater and Taunton Canal has been scaled back following input from local residents and environmental concerns. IBV Fordgate Solar Ltd. initially applied in late August to develop a …
Somerset and numerous other communities across England face flood alerts today (Friday) due to Storm Claudia’s relentless heavy rainfall expected to persist over the next 24 hours. Currently, there are 100 flood alerts across …
Senior government figures are being accused of failing to grasp the full impact of cutting river maintenance in Somerset’s low-lying areas, councillors have revealed. In August, the Environment Agency announced it would …
North Somerset Council is facing unexpected financial pressure following the transfer of river maintenance duties previously handled by the Environment Agency. This shift places a significant burden on the already stretched …
North Somerset Council is confronting unexpected financial pressures after being tasked with maintaining several rivers, following the Environment Agency’s recent decision to reduce its involvement due to budget cuts. River …
Martin Clunes has encountered a significant setback in his ongoing efforts to stop his neighbours, described as ‘hippies,’ from establishing a permanent traveller site next to his property. The actor, famous for his role in …
Somerset councillors are urging the Environment Agency (EA) to reconsider its planned reduction in flood prevention maintenance across the Levels and Moors. This comes after the EA revealed in mid-August that it would cease …