Met Office Issues Rain Warning as Somerset Faces Flood Risks Thursday, January 22, 2026 metoffice somerest rain weatherwarning flooding travel transport floodrisk publictransport driving sport The Met Office has issued a new rain warning for the South West, with Somerset expected to experience heavy rainfall on Thursday, January 22. The alert is active from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., signaling potential disruptions due … Read More
Bridgwater’s Traffic Woes Set to Intensify Without Strategic Housing Development Planning, Councillor Warns Tuesday, January 20, 2026 bridgwater traffic congestion housing development planning somerest council infrastructure transport Bridgwater faces escalating traffic congestion unless a more strategic approach is taken to the mounting housing developments, a local councillor has cautioned. The town’s housing growth is propelled by several major factors, … Read More
New Nature Reserve Established Along Somerset's Strawberry Line Cycling Route Sunday, January 11, 2026 strawberryline somerest cycling naturereserve biodiversity conservation wildlife community accessibility volunteering A new nature reserve, Hollybrook, is being developed as part of the Strawberry Line—a key walking and cycling route stretching across rural Somerset. This exciting addition aims to enhance local biodiversity while providing a … Read More
Soaring Rents in Somerset Spark Homelessness Concerns Monday, September 29, 2025 rents sussex homelessness somerest bath northsomerset ons affordablehousing rentincrease housingcrisis Average private rents in Bath and North East Somerset surged by £152 a month, reaching £1,755 in the year leading up to August, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks a steep 9.5% increase, … Read More