£100,000 Scheme to Protect A358 Near Ilminster from Flooding Monday, March 30, 2026 a358 flooding ilminster somerset drainage somersetriversauthority riverisle donyatt infrastructure traffic The A358, a vital route between Chard and Ilminster, is set to benefit from a £100,000 flood protection scheme after suffering frequent closures in recent years. This key stretch of road, which crosses the River Isle near … Read More
Campaigners Urge More Permanent Pumps on Somerset Levels to Prevent Flooding Monday, March 30, 2026 somerset flooding pumps environmentagency somersetlevels drainage floodprevention renewableenergy infrastructure floodmanagement Somerset’s internal drainage boards are calling on the Environment Agency (EA) to install more permanent pumps on the Somerset Levels to mitigate the impact of flooding, following the severe winter flooding caused by Storm … Read More
Campaigners Urge More Permanent Flood Pumps on Somerset Levels Monday, March 30, 2026 somerset flooding pumping environment infrastructure flooddefense sustainability community drainage climate Somerset’s internal drainage boards are intensifying efforts to persuade the Environment Agency (EA) to install more permanent pumps across the Somerset Levels. This push comes in response to the severe flooding … Read More
Rescuer Breaks Finger While Saving Dog Trapped in Rabbit Warren in Somerset Monday, March 30, 2026 rescue dog somerset injury rabbitwarren pet emergency safety animal heroism A courageous rescuer suffered a broken finger while digging to free a beloved dog trapped in a rabbit warren in Somerset. The dog, named Mole, was stuck underground for two days before help arrived. The rescuer’s …
Rescuer Breaks Finger Digging to Save Dog Trapped in Rabbit Warren in Somerset Monday, March 30, 2026 rescue dog somerset pet rabbitwarren injury digging trapped animal hero A dramatic rescue unfolded in Somerset when a local hero broke their finger while digging to free Mole, a beloved family dog trapped in a complex rabbit warren. The hardworking rescuer tirelessly excavated the intricate … Read More
Police Seek Witnesses After M5 BMW Crash Sends Two to Hospital Sunday, March 29, 2026 police m5 crash bmw hospital witnesses dashcam collision avon somerset Two individuals were hospitalized following a road traffic collision on the M5 motorway earlier this week. The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 25, around 3:20 pm, on the northbound carriageway between junction 26 … Read More