Storm Bert cost Rhondda Cynon Taf £13m after flooding hit 400 properties. A bridge was swept away again. RCT Council Faces £13m Bill After Severe Storm Damage in Late 2024 Andrew Morgan spoke to a Senedd inquiry. The inquiry looked at responses to storms Bert and Darragh. These storms caused chaos in Wales in late…
Resident Andrew Smith cites disrepair, flooding, and lack of maintenance at Peabody’s Mayer House Peabody’s Mayer House Drainage Problems Frustrate Resident Andrew Smith is visually impaired. He says his building is poorly maintained. Peabody runs Mayer House, where he resides. Leaks occurred all over Andrew’s floor. He thinks there is a big drainage problem. Officials…
Calls to revisit Black Sluice Pumping Station role after floods. Review stems from closure due to old models. Lincolnshire Pumping Station Review Urged After Recent Flooding The drainage chief is happy about new developments. The Environment Agency will review computer models that led to a pumping station closing. He views this review as a positive…
Carmarthenshire Council issues report on Llansteffan floods, investigating causes and proposing mitigation strategies. Llansteffan Flood Report Released by Carmarthenshire Council The council made a flood report about Llansteffan. It covers flooding over New Year’s 2023/24. This report looks at what caused the damage and suggests ways to manage floods better. Two storms hit Llansteffan close…
The Salisbury Journal is a finalist for Local Weekly Newspaper of the Year, celebrated for its coverage of local events. Salisbury Journal Shortlisted for Local Newspaper of the Year Award The Newspaper Awards announced their 2025 shortlist on Monday. The awards ceremony will happen in London this April. The Salisbury Journal got a nomination for…
Hall repairs ongoing in Avon, following flood damage. Drying continues; engineers will assess floor condition. St Margaret’s Hall Repairs Continue After Flood Damage in Avon St Margaret’s Hall stays closed. It is on St Margaret’s Street. The town council talks with insurance people and they discuss what to do next. Flooding caused damage last November,…
Salisbury Democracy Alliance introduces People’s Assembly for better local decisions; meetings scheduled for community input. Salisbury Alliance Launches People’s Assembly for City Improvements You can share your thoughts at upcoming meetings. These People’s Assembly meetings seek city change. Salisbury Democracy Alliance organizes it, aiming for better local decisions. Three meetings will happen soon. They will…
Worcestershire council to rebuild wall destroyed in Tenbury Wells floods. Project aims to slow flow from Kyre Brook. Tenbury Wells Flood Wall To Be Rebuilt After Autumn Collapse Worcestershire County Council will fix the collapsed wall. It fell during the Tenbury Wells floods last autumn, and slowed water flow from Kyre Brook. Its collapse caused…
Liverpool couple died when the sewage system couldn’t handle heavy rain, causing their car to submerge. System failure was confirmed. Couple Drowned After Sewage System Failed During Heavy Rainfall Philip and Elaine Marco died there. That same spot had four similar incidents that year. An elderly couple drowned in their car days before their anniversary.…
Locals in Perthshire voice strong opposition to proposed battery and solar sites, fearing environmental and visual impact. Perthshire Battery Storage Plan Sparks Resident Ire Over Site Choice Two proposed energy sites worry people in Perthshire. The sites are near Tibbermore, a village with a historic battlefield. The development includes battery storage and solar panels. Locals…