Town still recovering six months on from flooding

Residents of a Wiltshire town are still feeling the impact of devastating flooding caused by Storm Bert six months ago.

Chippenham saw its worst flooding for 50 years after the River Avon burst its banks on 25 November 2024. Several businesses, charities and local groups based in the town lost their buildings, stock and personal possessions.

Since then, members of the community have rallied around those worst affected to help them find a sense of normality and try to return to life as it was before the storm.

James Lucas, commanding officer of the town's air cadets, said: "The people of Chippenham and the community have been unbelievable… it makes us feel like a family."