Firefighters from Chard were dispatched to Stibbear Lane in Donyatt at approximately 6:39 pm on December 2nd after reports of a person trapped in their vehicle by rising floodwaters. Upon reaching the scene, crews found the …
Residents across Somerset are currently facing disruptions as water supplies have been cut off in multiple homes. Authorities have swiftly responded to the situation by setting up a bottled water distribution hub to ensure …
This afternoon, Friday, October 31, emergency services responded to a serious accident in West Bagborough, near Taunton, where a vehicle left the road and became submerged in a water-filled ditch. Multiple agencies, including …
Homeowners across social media are expressing amazement after discovering how much water and money they can save simply by switching to a dishwasher. In an era of rising household costs, many seek easy ways to become more …
Somerset is grappling with the hottest summer on record, a situation that has significantly lowered water levels in local reservoirs and intensified concerns about future water security. The Met Office has announced that the …
Recent data from the Environment Agency highlights a worrying decline in reservoir storage across England, revealing that 12 locations have reservoirs holding less than half of their usual water levels. Among these, some …
A public consultation has commenced on plans for a second Cheddar Reservoir designed to serve more than 100,000 residents in the West Country. The project includes the reservoir itself, around 76 kilometers of new pipeline, …
A significant water leak has caused a disruption in supply, leaving several properties without water. Officials are currently assessing the situation, but it is still unclear how long the repairs will take to restore normal …
The Environment Agency has raised a “medium” risk of drought in England this summer, threatening millions of UK households with potential water restrictions after the driest start to the year in over 60 years. Without …
The UK’s water sector is set for a profound transformation under Labour’s new Water (Special Measures) Act, a landmark effort tackling years of sewage pollution and public dissatisfaction. The Act signals a comprehensive …
A groundbreaking law now allows water company executives who conceal illegal sewage discharges to face prison sentences of up to two years. The Water (Special Measures) Act, introduced by the Labour government and enacted on …
Bath will be the opening weekend host of the UK’s largest free celebration of the natural world, the Festival of Nature, from Saturday, June 7 to Sunday, June 15, 2025. This year, the festival will focus on the theme of …
Thousands of properties have been left without water following a burst pipe that has impacted supplies in the South West region. South West Water stated that approximately 9,500 properties in west Devon continue to experience …
As we enter a new month, the costs of essential services are set to increase. From water and energy to council tax and car tax, almost every household expense is expected to rise in April. Our new gadget offers a convenient …
As April arrives, so do the price hikes on basic utilities, council tax, and TV licenses. Dubbed ‘Awful April’, these increases are set to burden households and hit particularly hard for those already struggling with …