Residents oppose plan for new houses on a field ‘prone to flooding’
Residents have expressed their concerns over a proposed planning development that could see new houses being built on a field “particularly prone to flooding”.
‘Further spell of heavy rain’ could bring more disruption to Somerset
Somerset residents are still warned of possible disruptions as the Met Office issued a new
Photos: Flash floods hit South Somerset
Several areas in South Somerset were hit by flash floods yesterday (Thursday, December 7).
Chard firefighters attend 27 floodwater incidents in a week
Chard firefighters attended 27 incidents linked to floodwater in a week as heavy downpours hit the county.
Police investigate ‘report of a rape’ in Taunton
Police are investigating a "report of a rape" at a park in Taunton.
Missing man from Wales may be in Taunton area
A missing man who was last seen in Wales may be in the Taunton area, police have said.
Weston Beach Race wins ‘Event of the Year’ award
The Weston Beach Race claimed the prestigious ‘Event of the Year – Private Sector’ award.
Floods cause road closures and affects properties in Chard
The recent heavy downpours are causing road closures and affecting properties in the Chard and Ilminster areas.
Motorbikes and van stolen in a burglary in Weston-super-Mare
Three motocross bikes, a van, and tools were stolen in a burglary in Weston-super-Mare.
Recap: Road closures in force as more heavy rain expected in Somerset
B3165 south of Crewkerne is closed due to flooding. A yellow weather warning for rain is in place today until 7pm
