As a result the section of Furnham Road, which was due to have reopened at the end of May, will now remain shut until 1 ...

A major A-road in Somerset remains closed because of flooding after heavy rainfall overnight. The A358, which is the main road between Ilminster and Chard, is closed at Donyatt Hill. Four flood ...

Somerset Council declared a major incident after heavy rain and flooding on Sunday night, into Monday. More than 100 people were evacuated as a precautionary measure in the early hours Some Chard ...

A major incident has been declared by Somerset Council ... there is serious risk to life due to flooding." Rest centres were set up in Somerton, Chard and Ilminster and manned by council staff ...

"I know flooding is also causing problems in other parts of south Somerset, including Chard, and I’m in close contact with Somerset Council and Chard Town Council to ensure support is provided ...

People and businesses living in Somerton, Chard and Ilminster are among those worst affected. 16 schools in Somerset have also been closed due to flooding. Watch Max Walsh's report from Charlton ...

roads destroyed and cars left partially-submerged under water due to flash flooding in Somerset. People have shared pictures of cars stranded, homes flooded and roads blocked with debris. Chard ...