River Chew News Today

Burnham Boat Owners Association is among 13 groups to have signed a joint statement questioning plans by EDF to create a new local saltmarsh in place of measures to prevent fish being killed at Hinkley Point C.

It comes following heavy rain in the region - a number of roads and train lines have been disrupted due to flooding already

GWR train services between Bristol Parkway and Swindon face cancellation or delays due to floodwater at Chipping Sodbury. Flood alerts in and around the city also remain in place

River levels are rising along various watercourses around the county and people are being advised to be prepared

River levels are rising along various watercourses in and around the city and people are being advised to be prepared

Roads and schools have been forced to close across the county after a huge amount of rain fell

There is a real risk to people's homes and property where flood warnings are in place. There are currently a number of flood warnings and alerts in place in the area

The rolling hills of this rural location are bordered by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Labour has called for an immediate investigation into apparent illegal dry sewage spills by three water companies.Southern, Thames and Wessex Water together dis

Three major companies released sewage on dry days in breach of their permits - BBC investigation.