Met Office Issues Weather Warning as Heavy Rain Threatens Somerset with Flood Risk Thursday, January 22, 2026 metoffice somerset rain flooding weatherwarning traveldisruption transport heavyrain floodrisk southwest The Met Office has issued a new weather warning for heavy rain in the South West, with Somerset bracing for significant rainfall on Thursday, January 22. The alert is in effect from 8am until 4pm, highlighting the potential … Read More
Northern Lights Illuminate Somerset Skies as Met Office Confirms Rare Southern Display Tuesday, January 20, 2026 northernlights auroraborealis metoffice somerset southwest solaractivity stargazing celestial aurora nightsky Residents across Somerset and the South West were captivated by the stunning Northern Lights on the evening of Monday, January 19. The Met Office confirmed that this rare aurora borealis display extended as far south as Devon … Read More
Met Office Issues Yellow Weather Warning Ahead of Strong Winds and Disruptions Monday, January 19, 2026 weather metoffice wind southwest somerset travel powercuts storm coastal disruption The Met Office has issued a 12-hour yellow weather warning for strong winds, forecasting widespread disruption across parts of Somerset and the South West from 4am to 4pm on Tuesday, January 20. Travel delays are expected … Read More
Somerset Roads Ranked Among Best in England, but Locals Complain About Potholes Saturday, January 17, 2026 somerset roads potholes maintenance government funding transport southwest resurfacing infrastructure New government data reveals that Somerset’s road network is among the best maintained in England, yet many local residents remain skeptical. According to the Department for Transport, Somerset Council earned a ‘green’ rating … Read More
Somerset Braces for Heavy Rain as Met Office Issues Flooding Warning Wednesday, January 14, 2026 somerset flooding rain weather metoffice southwest transport emergency precipitation uk South West England, including Somerset, faces the threat of heavy rain and possible flooding later this week, according to a weather alert from the Met Office. A “yellow” weather warning for rain is in place on … Read More
100 New Homes to Transform Wells as City Expands Tuesday, January 13, 2026 wells housing development homes infrastructure affordable community expansion realestate southwest Wells, England’s smallest city, is set to welcome a major new housing development with the construction of 100 new homes at The Elms. The first show home is scheduled to open this spring, offering prospective buyers a preview … Read More