STORM Chandra has brought torrential rain and flooding to the BCP area.

A finalised plan to improve Bournemouth town centre has been launched, discussing bus services from the airport and making the town safer.

A tree has fallen on an electrical van in Poole.

A trio of men from Bournemouth have been charged in connection with alleged drug trafficking and money laundering.

TWO people were injured following a collision involving two lorries on the A31.

A three-bedroom terraced house with two bathrooms is available for £199,950 in Bridgwater.

Multiple red and amber flood warnings and road closures have been put in place as Storm Chandra hits Somerset, amid yellow and amber weather warnings.

Taunton Road, Bridgwater to close nightly for resurfacing works by Somerset Highways from 2–10 Feb 2026.

A range of events in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea this week: local pantomimes, Fritzlar Twinning Group meeting, and the mayor’s charity quiz night.

Storm Chandra is set to hit the UK this week, leaving destructive wind and heavy rain in its path.

The latest updates as Storm Chandra tears its way through the county.

Another main route in Dorset has been closed this morning due to flooding

A main route has been closed this morning due to flooding as Storm Chandra continues to batter the county

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has announced plans for a new base at the Leonardo site in Yeovil. An agreement for a 35-year lease at the helicopter site has now been signed with support from Leonardo which will not be charging the charity rent.

Firefighters have been assisting vehicles stranded in flood water this morning as Storm Chandra causes disruption across the west

Multiple red and amber flood warnings and road closures have been put in place as Storm Chandra hits Somerset, amid yellow and amber weather warnings.

A range of events in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea this week: local pantomimes, Fritzlar Twinning Group meeting, and the mayor’s charity quiz night.

Storm Chandra is set to hit the UK this week, leaving destructive wind and heavy rain in its path.

Avon and Somerset Police were called after a body was discovered over the weekend.

A wide range of gifts and hospitality has been accepted by elected Somerset councillors over the last six months

Discover top events in South Somerset this week, including quiz night, Chard antiques fair, Arsenal Legends, Steve Knightley live, and jazz in Ilminster.

Rendez-Vous Dance’s 'The Monocle' is bringing cabaret, contemporary dance and live jazz to Yeovil.

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers competed at a District Chess Competition in Somerton.

Multiple red and amber flood warnings and road closures have been put in place as Storm Chandra hits Somerset, amid yellow and amber weather warnings.

Chard Town Council will debate its 2026/27 budget at the Guildhall tonight. Councillors in attendance will also discuss flooding in Chard, alongside safety and security for residents.

Updates on road closures below

Expect delays

An exciting new chapter begins at Monkton Combe School with the arrival of Bradley Salisbury

It would be the city's second co-living development

'The roadworks made it so difficult for people to come into town'