Somerset’s cherished cider industry is facing significant challenges this summer as drought and prolonged heatwaves threaten apple yields. Toby Fry, director of Harry’s Cider Company near Langport, anticipates a 20-30 per …
Residents of Stoke St. Mary, a small village in Somerset, are united in opposition to plans for a new town consisting of around 7,000 homes near their community. The proposed development, put forward by major developer Taylor …
Wiltshire Police have uncovered one of the largest and most advanced cannabis cultivation sites ever found in the county. Hidden inside a disused poultry unit near Burbage, more than 1,500 cannabis plants were seized, with an …
Firefighters are currently engaged in efforts to control a large crop fire burning near the outskirts of Taunton in Somerset. The blaze, which broke out in the region’s agricultural fields, has spread rapidly due to dry …
More than 15 jobs have been saved following the rescue of SFM Technology Ltd, a cherished Somerset engineering business favored by the Royal Family, which was recently on the brink of collapse. SFM Technology Ltd, a …
The Government has committed £50 million to safeguard Somerset’s residents, farmers, and businesses against escalating flood risks. This significant funding will enable Somerset Council to implement various flood protection …
Residents of Evercreech, a small village near Shepton Mallet in Somerset, are gearing up for a renewed fight against plans to build 40 new homes adjacent to an active pig farm. In April 2024, Rubix Strategic Ltd. submitted …
Somerset Council is considering reviving the £1.3 million Glastonbury food and regenerative farming centre, a project initially abandoned in December 2025 amid controversy. The centre, originally part of a £23.6 million town …
As summer approaches, the fields of Somerset and nearby regions are brimming with ripe, juicy fruits ready for the picking. Whether it’s strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, or apples, now’s the perfect time to enjoy the …
SFM Technology, a Somerset-based agricultural machinery company, has entered administration, marking a challenging chapter in its long history. Founded in Martock in 1985, the firm originally specialised in fruit harvesting …
The 166th North Somerset Agricultural Show is set to take place on Bank Holiday Monday at Wraxall, near Bristol, offering a fun-filled and family-friendly day out for visitors of all ages. This annual event celebrates the …
The 166th North Somerset Agricultural Show is set to delight families this Bank Holiday Monday at Wraxall, near Bristol. This longstanding event celebrates the best of the region’s livestock, arts and crafts, local food and …
A severe tractor fire in Somerset has resulted in extensive damage, with flames rapidly spreading and destroying large portions of nearby crops. Eyewitnesses reported a towering fireball followed by thick black smoke rising …
A fierce tractor fire in Somerset has rapidly spread, resulting in significant destruction of nearby crops. Witnesses captured powerful footage showing thick black smoke billowing into the sky as flames engulfed the vehicle. …
Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox has urged Somerset Council to reject plans for a new 30MW solar farm near the M5 motorway in North Newton, a small village south of Bridgwater. The project, proposed by Ampyr Solar Europe and …