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How big a problem is fly-tipping in Somerset?
Somerset Council says it had 3000 reports of fly-tipping in 2025.

Leonardo staff 'desperate' awaiting crucial MOD contract
The government has delayed the announcement for the new medium helicopter contract.

Businesses facing 'massive struggle' after flooding
Businesses on the A361 say they are accessible but people think they are closed.

Flood Minister 'won't give up' on Somerset
Emma Hardy MP visited Somerset to reassure locals of government investment.

Flooding update: more rain to come
Three more homes in Burrowbridge and Stathe flooded over the weekend.

'Pothole pandemic' hits Somerset
Around 850 road defects, including potholes, were reported over one weekend.

Farmland suffers as major incident is still in place
As the rain continues, concerns rise about farmland and soil conditions.

Number of properties flooded 'to rise beyond 50'
Somerset Council leader Bill Revans says a major incident has been declared.

Every possibility there will be property flooding
Ian Withers from the Environment Agency on the current situation around flooding.

Storm Chandra: How will Somerset cope?
Ian Withers from the Environment Agency brings us the latest.