Poweroutage

Monday, February 2, 2026 somerset schoolclosure poweroutage nationalgrid electricity engineers taunton repairs undergroundcables bishopslydeard

A power outage has forced Bishops Lydeard Church School near Taunton, Somerset, to close for the entire day on Monday, February 2. National Grid is conducting urgent repairs on underground power cables, which has impacted … Read More

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 metoffice somerset windwarning christmas weather healthalert southwest travel poweroutage coastalsafety

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for Christmas Day, December 25, affecting multiple areas across Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, and parts of Wales. Although a white Christmas seems unlikely, the forecasted high … Read More

Monday, December 8, 2025 poweroutage weston-super-mare electricity blackout utility restoration engineers emergency homes outage

A power outage has impacted approximately 2,500 homes in Weston-super-Mare. Utility engineers are currently on-site and working diligently to resolve the issue and restore electricity as quickly as possible. Residents …

Monday, December 8, 2025 poweroutage electricity westonsupermare utilities engineers restoration blackout emergency homes safety

A power cut has left approximately 2,500 residents in Weston-super-Mare without electricity. Utility engineers are currently on-site, working diligently to identify the cause and restore power as quickly as possible. …

Monday, December 1, 2025 northsomerset emergency controlcentre castlewood bunkers poweroutage huttonmoor pandemic flooding resilience

North Somerset Council’s emergency control centre, housed at the Castlewood offices in Clevedon, is preparing to relocate as the building nears closure. This facility plays a crucial role in maintaining essential council … Read More

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 storm benjamin somerset poweroutage weather disruption emergency winds rain safety

Storm Benjamin swept through Somerset last night, leaving hundreds of homes without power and causing significant disruption across the region. Strong winds and heavy rain battered the area, leading to downed power lines and … Read More