Cheddar Reservoir in Somerset will be closed to the public from midnight on Wednesday, July 8, until 9 a.m. on Monday, July 13, due to extreme heat conditions. Bristol Water announced the closure as a precautionary measure, …
Cheddar Reservoir in Somerset will be closed to the public from midnight on Wednesday, July 8, until 9am on Monday, July 13, due to extreme heat conditions. Bristol Water has confirmed the closure aligns with their routine …
Cheddar Reservoir will be closed to the public from June 21 to June 24 due to a forecast of extreme heat. Bristol Water announced the closure as a precautionary measure to keep visitors safe during a period expected to bring …
In a dramatic rescue reminiscent of a scene from Hot Fuzz, firefighters sprang into action to save a baby swan trapped in a reservoir in Somerset. Crews from Chew Magna and Bedminster were called to assist a cygnet stuck in …
The Gooseum Rhyne Reservoir project near Bristol has been honoured with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West 2025 Project Award for Collaboration, recognising exceptional teamwork and community engagement. …
Somerset is grappling with the hottest summer on record, a situation that has significantly lowered water levels in local reservoirs and intensified concerns about future water security. The Met Office has announced that the …
Bristol Water has initiated deliveries of bottled water to some of its most vulnerable customers in North Somerset following an issue at the Cheddar treatment works. These precautionary measures are targeting Category 1 and 2 …
A public consultation has commenced on plans for a second Cheddar Reservoir designed to serve more than 100,000 residents in the West Country. The project includes the reservoir itself, around 76 kilometers of new pipeline, …
England is grappling with serious water shortages, with two key reservoirs in Somerset holding less than half their capacity, officials warn. This alarming shortage comes despite rainfall in July and is compounded by a return …
Closure of the main road from Chard Reservoir to the town center is scheduled for a ten-week period during spring and summer. The flood prevention work aims to reinforce the reservoir’s barrier and safeguard its dam against …
Chew Valley Lake is a serene retreat for nature lovers and sailing enthusiasts, offering breathtaking views and abundant wildlife year-round. However, during dry spells in the summer, the remnants of Moreton, a village …