That same month, fellow first-time candidates Janelle Nahmabin (Aamjiwnaang First Nation) and Nikki van Oirschot (Leamington’s Caldwell First Nation) were elected to lead their communities, followed ...
Elaine Merrick-Reed, who lives in Chard - one of the worst-hit places - said she watched helplessly as flood water started to build outside of her house. "I looked out and it was coming in waves. It ...
Somerset Council has declared a major incident after flooding in parts of the county. Brian Drury, owner of BD Garden & Pet Supplies in Ilminster, says the floodwater in his store was 2ft (60cm) deep.