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Flooding is causing problems on Somerset roads - with another weather warning in place. Picture: Met Office

Somerset roads remain closed due to Storm Chandra flooding – with another weather warning in place

ROADS in Somerset remain closed today (January 28) after heavy rains brought on by Storm Chandra caused serious flooding. The…

‘Major incident’ declared in Somerset amid flooding fallout – and fresh weather warning

A MAJOR incident has been declared in Somerset after severe flooding due to Storm Chandra. Somerset Council, the Environment Agency…

Somerset schools closed or opening late due to bad weather of Storm Chandra: Full list

DOZENS of Somerset schools are delaying opening – or closed completely – as Storm Chandra continues to batter the…

Weather warnings have been in place for Somerset this morning. Picture: Met Office

Heavy rain from Storm Chandra causing problems on M5 and other Somerset roads

THE M5 is among many Somerset routes struggling due to flooding this morning after as Storm Chandra continues to…

The work will continue developing the community woodland in Frome

Lend a hand in creating new community woodland in Frome

VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help plant more than 3,500 saplings at a new community woodland. People are being encouraged…

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected across Somerset. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning issued as Somerset told to expect “outbreaks of heavy rain”

SOMERSET is being warned to prepare for more rain – with up to 80mm falling on higher ground. The Met…

Recycling and rubbish collections missed in Taunton today

RECYCLING and rubbish collections in the Taunton area were missed today (January 23) due to “vehicle issues”. Somerset Council said…

Five Somerset roads could be closed to traffic to improve access for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders

Roads could be closed to through-traffic to help walkers, riders and cyclists: Here’s where

FIVE Somerset roads could be closed to traffic in a bid to improve access for pedestrians, cyclists and horse…

Households recycling their food waste could save Somerset £1 million. Picture: Somerset Council

Somerset food waste recycling increased by 100 TONNES in December

PLEAS for Somerset households to recycle more food waste have been heard – with the equivalent of an extra…

Look for signs of spring in Somerset as part of national survey

AS the January blues well and truly settle in – people in Somerset are being urged to look out…