Controversial Canalside Solar Farm Proposal Near M5 Faces Strong Public Backlash Over Flooding Concerns Sunday, August 3, 2025 solar flooding m5 severnvale canalside overdevelopment environment renewable community concerns A proposed large-scale solar farm near the M5 motorway has sparked significant public opposition due to fears over flooding in the Severn Vale area. Locals and environmental groups are raising concerns about the potential … Read More
Met Office Issues 11-Hour Thunderstorm Warning Predicting Major Disruption Wednesday, July 30, 2025 metoffice thunderstorm flooding hail lightning weatherwarning disruption safety storm emergency The Met Office has issued an 11-hour weather warning for severe thunderstorms expected to cause significant disruption across affected areas. Residents are advised to prepare for heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding, as … Read More
Beavers ‘Employed’ to Combat Flooding in Forest of Dean Sunday, July 27, 2025 beavers flooding forestofdean storm watermanagement biodiversity habitat renaturalisation gloucestershire conservation Beavers are playing a crucial role in natural flood prevention efforts in the Forest of Dean. Following the severe flooding in Lydney during Storm Bert in November 2024, local authorities have been exploring innovative ways … Read More
Beavers Employed to Mitigate Flooding in the Forest of Dean Sunday, July 27, 2025 beavers flooding forestofdean stormbert environment wetlands biodiversity floodprevention habitat watermanagement Beavers are playing an innovative role in flood prevention efforts in the Forest of Dean, following severe flooding caused by Storm Bert in November 2024. During the storm, approximately 50 homes in Lydney were inundated … Read More
Live: Met Office Issues Thunderstorm Warning with Heavy Downpours Expected Monday, July 21, 2025 metoffice thunderstorm weatherwarning downpour flooding severeweather storm rainfall disruption forecast The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning as severe weather conditions are expected to bring heavy downpours across large parts of the region. Forecasters predict intense rain and possible flooding that could cause …
Nine Months of M50 Flooding Repairs to Begin with Overnight Closures and Traffic Delays Saturday, July 19, 2025 m50 flooding drainage maintenance overnight closures roadworks traffic nationalhighways safety Drivers on the M50 motorway are being warned to expect disruptions as a major maintenance project starts to address persistent flooding issues. National Highways is launching a comprehensive scheme that focuses on cleaning, … Read More