Flood defences downstream of Bridgwater’s new £249 million tidal barrier are on track to be completed before Christmas, the Environment Agency (EA) has confirmed. The barrier, spanning the River Parrett near Express Park in …
A body was found in the River Parrett near Bridgwater, Somerset, amid efforts to locate a missing woman. Avon and Somerset Police recovered the body on Sunday, April 26, during an active search for the woman who had been …
A woman is currently in critical but stable condition after falling into the River Parrett in Bridgwater on Saturday, February 14. Emergency responders, including the National Police Air Service (NPAS) and the air ambulance, …
To ensure ongoing progress on one of Somerset’s largest housing developments, new wetlands are set to be created near the River Parrett. Taylor Wimpey Exeter is currently building the first phase of the Wool Gardens …
Taylor Wimpey Exeter plans to create new wetlands adjacent to the River Parrett to enable the continuation of one of Somerset’s largest housing developments. The Wool Gardens project, currently in its first phase, is being …
A crucial new dredging programme has commenced on the Somerset Levels, aimed at protecting local homes and businesses from flooding. Since 2015, the Parrett Internal Drainage Board has overseen an annual strategy to maintain …
Somerset faces increased flood risks after a night of heavy rainfall, prompting urgent warnings from the Environment Agency. Following extensive rain, rivers across the county have swollen, with flood warnings issued in two …
A river runs through Langport – and now a revitalizing waterside project has turned this once-quiet town into a bustling day-trip hotspot. A new documentary showcases how decades of decline gave way to a vibrant revival that …
A stunning giant picture map has been gifted to the Somerset town of Langport following a dedicated 20-month community project. Crafted by nine talented local women, the colorful artwork took an impressive 1,000 hours of …
After nearly two years of dedicated work, a major £11 million refurbishment project at Somerset’s Langport water recycling centre has been completed. This large-scale upgrade aims to safeguard the health of the River Parrett …