Somerset Flood Crisis: Residents Fear Losing Battle
Emergency pumps deployed in Somerset as campaigners call for urgent upgrades to Northmoor pumping station amid record-breaking rainfall and climate change impacts.
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Somerset's Wassailing Traditions: Pagan Apple Rituals
From charming children's events to rowdy adult celebrations, Somerset's wassailing traditions honour apple trees with unique local customs, Morris dancing, and mythical characters.
Somerset Flood Crisis: Residents Demand Better Water Management
Somerset residents are grappling with severe flooding from Storm Chandra, with homes inundated and a major incident declared. Locals and officials highlight the urgent need for improved drainage and government funding to tackle climate-driven extreme weat
London Couple Swap Flat for Flower Farm Success
Kate and Patrick left unfulfilling London careers to build a Somerset flower farm that now supplies prestigious clients including the Chelsea Flower Show.
Somerset farmers trial bulrush crop on peat to lock carbon
On the Somerset Levels, innovative 'paludiculture' sees bulrush harvested for insulation, offering a sustainable future for waterlogged peat and fighting climate change. Discover the novel farming method.
Lapwings Make a Comeback on Somerset Wetlands
After a 30-year absence, lapwings have returned to nest on the Somerset Levels, a heartening sign for UK wetland conservation. Discover the story of their comeback.
Teen killed on M5 after leaving ambulance
An 18-year-old died after being struck by a car on the M5 in Somerset. He had left an ambulance where paramedics were treating him. The incident is under independent investigation.
Labour Inheritance Tax Threatens Family Businesses
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' inheritance tax changes could force thousands of family firms to sell up, risking 208,000 jobs. Learn how this impacts Britain's economic backbone.
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