‘Out of Character’ Solar Farm Plan Sparks Concerns Over Somerset Tourism Monday, February 16, 2026 solar somerset renewableenergy planning tourism landscape agriculture environment greenenergy development A proposed solar farm in Somerset has drawn strong opposition from Somerset Council and local groups, who warn that the project is “wholly out of character” with the area and could deter tourists from visiting. Greentech … Read More
Huge Lorry Tips Over on Flooded Somerset Road Tuesday, February 3, 2026 somerset flooding lorry rescue stormchandra godney recovery agriculture emergency transport A lorry driver was rescued after his vehicle toppled on a severely flooded Somerset road during Storm Chandra. The incident occurred on Godney Road near Wells, a location frequently impacted by rising waters from the River … Read More
Government Doubles Farming Inheritance Tax Threshold to Protect Family Farms Tuesday, December 23, 2025 inheritance tax threshold government farming agriculture business relief farms finance On Tuesday 23 December, the government announced a significant increase in the Agricultural and Business Property Relief (ABPR) thresholds. Starting from April 2026, the individual threshold will rise from £1 million to £2.5 … Read More
Government Boosts Farming Inheritance Tax Threshold to Support Family Farms Tuesday, December 23, 2025 inheritance tax threshold agriculture farming business relief government reforms estate On Tuesday, 23 December, the government announced a significant change to the Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs (APR and BPR) thresholds. Starting from April 2026, the threshold will increase from £1 million to £2.5 … Read More
Arrests Made in Major Rural Theft Operation Targeting Farmers' Machinery Thursday, December 18, 2025 rural crime theft machinery farming police somerset investigation arrests agriculture Thousands of pounds worth of farming machinery has been stolen from agricultural communities throughout the South West, prompting a significant police response. Six individuals have been arrested amid a wide-ranging rural … Read More
Forcing Somerset Reindeer Ranch to Obtain Zoo Licence is 'Nonsensical,' Says MP Thursday, December 18, 2025 reindeer somerset zoo licensing legislation domestication ruralbusiness animalwelfare somersetcouncil agriculture An MP has criticized the requirement for Somerset Reindeer Ranch to obtain a full zoo licence as “nonsensical,” warning it could threaten the future of the business. The Somerset Council recently mandated that the … Read More