Weather Damages Tarr Steps
The recent bad weather has damaged many of the Westcountry's iconic landmarks. The latest victim is Exmoor's ancient clapper bridge, Tarr Steps.
Exmoor National Park in need of repairs after floods
It's going to take months to put right flood damage caused to Exmoor National Park. Some paths and bridges have been swept away. The cost of repairs is expected to reach more than a £100,000.
Meanwhile Somerset County Council is preparing to rebuild the historic Tarr Steps after more than half of the clapper bridge was destroyed. Our Somerset Correspondent, David Woodland reports:
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