Plans to build 40 new homes near an operational pig farm in Evercreech, Somerset, have been refused following a contentious planning committee meeting. The proposal, submitted by Rubix Strategic Ltd. in April 2024, aimed to …
In the latest episode of BBC’s Countryfile, presenter Adam Henson paid a visit to the Lemon family’s historic farm near Wilton, Wiltshire. The farm, a sprawling 1,335-hectare estate dating back to the 16th century, is managed …
Fans of BBC’s Countryfile were deeply moved after Adam Henson shared a heartfelt update about the struggles his farm is facing due to an intense drought. While Adam is widely recognized for his work on the show, he also …
After a prolonged and heated dispute, a highly divisive allotment project near Bristol has finally received full planning permission. Roots, a private allotment company, began transforming a meadow in North Somerset into 700 …
Adam Henson has been a familiar and trusted face on British television since he joined Countryfile in 2001. As one of the programme’s longstanding presenters, alongside names like Helen Skelton and Tom Heap, Adam has become …
To celebrate Cow Appreciation Day, dairy farmer Mike Jones, Dairy Technical Manager at the UK Agri-Tech Centre, has opened the gates of the South West Dairy Development Centre at Shepton Mallet for a special virtual tour. …
The UK government’s recently published Industrial Strategy has sparked sharp criticism from Sarah Gibson, the Liberal Democrat MP for Chippenham, who argues that Wiltshire has been completely overlooked despite its …
The development of a substantial solar farm in Somerset, capable of powering 18,000 homes, has taken a significant step forward with the submission of a planning application. Belltown Power has formally applied to North …
Adam Henson, the beloved Channel 5 presenter known from A Yorkshire Farm, has delivered a heartfelt plea to safeguard some of Britain’s rarest pig breeds. On a recent episode broadcast from his Cotswolds farm, he highlighted …
Plans to establish a farm shop and cafe at Home Farm in Burton Hill, Corston, near Malmesbury, are now in the hands of a planning inspector following a refusal by Wiltshire Council. Steve Baker submitted the application in …
Countryfile returned to BBC Two screens on Sunday, 6 July, with Adam Henson hosting the first of four special episodes that explore the lives and struggles of farming families across the UK. Kicking off in Leicestershire, …
Somerset County Council has approved a six-month leave of absence for Councillor Suria Aujla, who represents the Huntspill division as one of its two Conservative councillors. Ms Aujla, who was elected in May 2022, also …
David Mitchell and his son James, co-owners of Rumwell Farm Shop and Mitchell Partners Farm in Taunton, Somerset, have been fined thousands following separate environmental pollution offences. Both were prosecuted by the …
The 64 holders of the Combe Down Allotments in Bath, a vegetable-growing site with a history dating back to 1894, have been given a stark warning: prepare for eviction by October 31st. The landowner has terminated the lease …
A contentious solar farm proposal has been approved on grade 3a agricultural land in North East Somerset, as local councillors weighed the balance between preserving quality farmland and advancing renewable energy goals. The …