Monday, February 9, 2026 amphibians toads conservation migration somerset roadclosure volunteering wildlife habitat climatechange

Each spring, thousands of amphibians embark on a perilous journey to their ancestral breeding sites. This year, Charlcombe Lane near Bath, Somerset, will close from February 9 to March 29 to allow safe passage for toads, … Read More

Monday, February 9, 2026 amphibians toads newts conservation roadclosure somerset volunteers migration breeding wildlife

Charlcombe Lane near Bath, Somerset, will be closed from February 9 to March 29 to protect migrating amphibians. The annual closure allows toads, frogs, and newts to safely cross the road as they journey to their traditional … Read More

Monday, February 9, 2026 rspca seaempress oilspill wildliferescue birds somerset milfordhaven environmentaldisaster volunteers animalwelfare

As the 30th anniversary of the Sea Empress oil spill approaches, the RSPCA in Somerset reflects on one of the most significant environmental and wildlife rescue operations in its history. On February 15, 1996, the Sea Empress … Read More

Monday, February 9, 2026 rspca seaempress oilspill wildliferescue birdrehabilitation somerset milfordhaven environmentaldisaster volunteers conservation

As the 30th anniversary of the Sea Empress disaster approaches, the RSPCA in Somerset pays tribute to the heroic efforts that defined one of the UK’s worst environmental catastrophes. On February 15, 1996, the … Read More

Sunday, February 8, 2026 brean leisurepark themepark liquidation unityholidays somerset tourism holidayresort investment attractions

The owners of Brean Leisure Park, a major holiday destination in Somerset, have issued a statement to reassure visitors that their facilities will open as planned this spring, despite the recent liquidation of the neighboring … Read More

Sunday, February 8, 2026 brean holiday leisure themepark liquidation unity somerset resort attractions investment

The owners of Brean Leisure Park, one of Somerset’s largest seaside holiday destinations, have issued a reassuring statement following the liquidation of the nearby Brean Theme Park. Despite the theme park entering the … Read More