£100,000 Scheme Launched to Protect A358 near Ilminster from Flooding Monday, March 30, 2026 flooding infrastructure a358 ilminster donyatt somerset drainage river isle roadsafety The A358, a key route running from Chard to Ilminster, is set to receive vital flood protection under a new £100,000 initiative. This main road, particularly the section crossing the River Isle near Donyatt, has experienced … Read More
Over £770,000 Allocated for Crucial Dredging on the Somerset Levels Thursday, March 26, 2026 dredging flooding somerset parrett river watermanagement infrastructure environment sra transport More than £770,000 has been committed for essential dredging on the Somerset Levels over the coming year. This initiative, led by the Parrett Internal Drainage Board and funded through the Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA), … Read More
New Dredging Programme Launched to Safeguard Somerset Levels from Flooding Sunday, January 11, 2026 dredging flooding somerset parrett river drainage watermanagement silt environment A crucial new dredging programme has commenced on the Somerset Levels, aiming to prevent flooding and protect local homes and businesses. Since 2015, the Parrett Internal Drainage Board has implemented an annual dredging … Read More
Several Flood Alerts Remain Active in Somerset Sunday, December 21, 2025 somerset flood flooding alert weather rainfall risk safety precaution river Several flood alerts are still in effect across Somerset as heavy rainfall continues to impact the region. Residents are advised to stay vigilant and monitor local updates as some areas remain vulnerable to flooding. …
South West Dairy Farm Fined for Slurry Spill Polluting 4km of River Thursday, October 23, 2025 dairy slurry pollution environment river farm waterquality fine ecology dorset A Dorset dairy farm, Manor Farm Dairy Ltd, has been fined after discharging slurry that severely polluted a local river, affecting up to four kilometres of aquatic habitat. The farm, located in Hilfield near Dorchester, … Read More
Bank Holiday Raft Race Returns to Bishop's Palace Moat Saturday, August 23, 2025 raft river community tradition moat bishops-palace wells youth boatrace bankholiday Get your paddles ready – the beloved Bank Holiday raft race is back! This exciting annual event, held on the moat of the Bishop’s Palace, has delighted spectators and participants alike since its inception in 1963. The … Read More