Flood defences2 days agoPlans for £1.4m marine garden revamp pausedDouglas Council says it would be "financially irresponsible" to start without flood defences in place.2 days ago3 days agoFailing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserveAn internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.3 days ago6 days agoFlood defence work halted for horse fairAccess to flood defence works sites are being blocked off during this year's Appleby Horse Fair.6 days ago27 May 2026Expert Flood Mary to offer residents advice Hundreds of homes in the Datchet area saw serious flooding from the River Thames in February 2014.27 May 202627 May 2026Work to begin on £29m flood defence scheme The project will defend 570 properties on an unprotected stretch of waterfront in Poole town centre.27 May 202619 May 2026Safety works at Victorian reservoir approvedPlanners approve works at Kionslieu Reservoir to reduce the risk of homes being flooded downstream. 19 May 202616 May 2026Have your say on tightening HMO planning rulesAt the moment, buildings with fewer than six residents can be converted without planning permission.16 May 202613 May 2026'Relief' as village celebrates £19.8m sea defence planResidents say the news is a "massive relief" locally after winter storms damaged the area's sea defences.13 May 20267 May 2026Plans to improve protection after homes floodedAbout 38 homes were affected by flooding when the South Forty Foot Drain overtopped in January 2025.7 May 2026...