£800k Secured for Permanent Flood Pumps Near Taunton Cinema Thursday, June 25, 2026 flooding taunton rivertone pumps somerset environmentagency flooddefence bathpool infrastructure watermanagement New permanent electric pumps are set to be installed on the River Tone near Taunton to help prevent flooding in the Bathpool area. This vital upgrade comes amid plans to boost flood defences following recent severe flooding … Read More
Heatwave Forces Delay in Repairs to ‘Liquefied’ A30 Section in Somerset Wednesday, June 24, 2026 heatwave somerset a30 roadworks bitumen repairs trafficsafety surfacedressing kielybrothers infrastructure A severe heatwave has postponed crucial repair work on a stretch of the A30 in Somerset after extreme temperatures caused the road surface to “liquefy.” In late May, Somerset Council and its contractor Kiely Brothers … Read More
Exploding Roads in Bath Result from Burst Water Pipes, Not Lightning Tuesday, June 23, 2026 bath storm flooding roaddamage waterpipes burst infrastructure rainfall lightning tower The dramatic explosions that tore through roads in Bath during Monday evening’s storm were caused by burst water pipes rather than lightning strikes, Bath and North East Somerset Council confirmed. On June 22, intense … Read More
Exploding Roads in Bath Caused by Burst Pipes, Not Lightning Tuesday, June 23, 2026 bath rain storm flooding roaddamage pipes burstpipes twerton infrastructure weather The dramatic explosions of roads in Bath during Monday’s storm were caused by burst water pipes, not lightning strikes, according to Bath and North East Somerset Council. On the evening of June 22, intense rainfall led to … Read More
Bizarre Scenes Unfold in Bath as Flash Floods Inundate Streets Amid Heatwave Tuesday, June 23, 2026 flashflood bath thunderstorm flooding heatwave emergency rainfall weatherwarning roadclosure infrastructure On Monday, June 22, Bath experienced dramatic flash flooding after an intense thunderstorm swept through the area, causing rapid water level rises that left streets submerged and vehicles partially underwater. Ralph Allen … Read More
Plans for 56 Homes Near Somerset Primary School Approved Amid Traffic Concerns Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerton housing development planning somerset traffic schools affordablehousing infrastructure flooding Plans to build 56 new homes just a short walk from King Ina Church of England Academy in Somerton, Somerset, have been unanimously approved by local councillors after earlier delays. Developed by Bloor Homes South West, the … Read More