Flood Warnings Issued as Somerset Prepares for Heavy Rainfall Saturday, February 14, 2026 somerset flooding metoffice rainfall weather warnings emergency rivers safety preparedness Somerset is on high alert as the Met Office forecasts more heavy rain in the coming days. Local authorities have issued flood warnings, urging residents to stay vigilant and prepare for potential flooding. With rivers already … Read More
Taunton Road Closed Due to House Fire Saturday, February 14, 2026 fire taunton roadclosure emergency firefighters housefire safety property investigation response A house fire on Taunton Road led to the closure of the street as emergency services responded to the incident. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene and worked to contain the blaze. To ensure safety, neighbouring …
Flood Warnings Issued as Somerset Faces Continued Rainfall Challenges Friday, February 13, 2026 somerset flooding weather riverlevels rainfall warnings safety floodrisk emergency environment Somerset is bracing for ongoing flooding concerns as river levels remain high due to recent heavy rainfall. While some areas have seen water levels starting to recede, widespread warnings are still in place to alert residents …
'Major Incident' Declared in Somerset Amidst Persistent Rainfall Wednesday, February 11, 2026 somerset rain flooding incident emergency roads travel weather disruption safety A major incident has been declared in Somerset as the region braces for continued heavy rainfall. Authorities have reported more than 5,000 issues on the roads, including flooding and closures, causing significant disruption … Read More
Decision to Keep Controversial Bath LTN Faces Scrutiny Over Safety Concerns Wednesday, February 11, 2026 bath ltn winifredslane traffic safety schoolchildren council opposition liveableneighbourhood scrutiny A group of nine opposition councillors from Bath and North East Somerset Council has called for a review of the council’s decision to permanently close Winifred’s Lane as part of a liveable neighbourhood (LTN) scheme. … Read More
Somerset Sinkhole Repair Finally Underway After Nearly Five Years Tuesday, February 10, 2026 somerset sinkhole castlecary infrastructure roadworks repairs traffic development council safety A persistent sinkhole on Station Road (B3152) in Castle Cary is finally being repaired after nearly five years of ongoing disruption. The issue first emerged in July 2021 near the site where Persimmon Homes Severn Valley … Read More