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From the Levels to Latin America
The overwhelming volunteer response to severe flooding in Somerset in 2013-14 is sending ripples across the world – reaching as far as South America. Huge numbers of people stepped forward to help communities on the Levels and Moors after water levels rose, flooding homes, businesses and roads. In the wake of the emergency, Somerset […]
Great escapes in Somerset
Dark skies, poets and starlings are among the attractions being used to tempt green tourists to Somerset in a new publication. The magazine promoting Somerset as a sustainable rural tourist destination has been distributed this month in the national BBC Countryfile magazine. The publication, ‘Somerset & Exmoor – Great Escapes’, was made possible after Somerset […]
Beer Wall making a big impression
The first phase of a major flood protection scheme on the Somerset Levels is entering its final stages. The Beer Wall works, which are being carried out by Somerset County Council as part of the multi-agency Flood Action Plan, will see four large culverts installed under the A372 next to the Sowy. Despite the ambitious […]
Closing the gate on flooding
New gates to close flooded roads are to be introduced on the Levels and Moors to keep motorists safe. Road Closure Gates will be installed at eight locations in an effort to stop vehicles driving through flood water and potentially getting stranded. They will be used in place of temporary ‘road closed’ signs to make […]
Community update – Somerset Levels Flooding
For the latest version of this update, visit http://www.somersetnewsroom.com For latest weather forecasts, visit the Met Office http://www.metoffice.gov.uk For flood warnings, visit http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk or call 0345 988 1188. Latest news Canalside Flood Assistance Centre Meeting The Canalside Flood Assistance Centre will take place tomorrow, Wednesday 7 May at the Canalside Conference Centre in […]
£20m of proposals to help prevent significant flooding in future unveiled
Proposals totalling more than £20m promising to help prevent significant flooding in the Levels and improve the county’s roads were unveiled by Somerset County Council today. And in a news conference this morning, it was revealed that some of the biggest schemes could be started and finished this year – before further winter floods. The […]
Lorry loads of help for flood-hit families
Four lorry loads of help for flood-hit residents were received by Somerset County Council today (Wednesday), a generous donation from Tesco supermarket. The special delivery worth £35,000 is made up of nearly 400 items of furniture and ‘home starter kits’ for families facing the most hardship which have a microwave, kettle, cutlery and other essentials. […]
Community update – Somerset Levels Flooding
For the latest version of this update, visit http://www.somersetnewsroom.com For latest weather forecasts, visit the Met Office http://www.metoffice.gov.uk For flood warnings, visit http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk or call 0345 988 1188. Latest news Transport Oath to Wick/Langport – the flood waters have receded enough for the 4×4 vehicles to stop today (19.3.14). Muchelney to Langport – 4×4 vehicles, […]
Community Update – Somerset Levels Flooding
For the latest version of this update, visit http://www.somersetnewsroom.com For latest weather forecasts, visit the Met Office http://www.metoffice.gov.uk For flood warnings, visit http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk or call 0345 988 1188. Latest news Flooding Assistance Centre (FAC) – changes The FAC is being moved from the YMCA in Bridgwater to the Canalside Conference Centre and the opening hours […]
Community Update – Somerset Levels Flooding
For the latest version of this update, visit http://www.somersetnewsroom.com For latest weather forecasts, visit the Met Office http://www.metoffice.gov.uk For flood warnings, visit http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk or call 0345 988 1188. Latest news Environment Agency (EA) update The Huntworth Pumps and pipe work will be removed today and tomorrow. The road ramp was taken down overnight. We have […]
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