Sarah Beeny Faces Neighbour Backlash Over £3 Million ‘Mini-Downton Abbey’ Renovation in Somerset Friday, May 15, 2026 sarahbeeny planning somerset property development neighbours conservation bats renovation dispute Sarah Beeny, the well-known property expert famous for Channel 4’s Property Ladder, is at the centre of a heated planning dispute concerning her ambitious renovation project in Somerset. The New Life in the Country star … Read More
Bats Halt National Trust’s New Car Park Plans at Cheddar Gorge Friday, April 17, 2026 cheddar bats nationaltrust carpark conservation somerset wildlife planning erosion parking Plans for a new National Trust car park at Cheddar Gorge have been rejected due to concerns over the impact on local bat populations, much to the relief of wildlife advocates but dismay of motorists. In September 2023, the … Read More
Government Body May Block Crucial Missing Link on Somerset’s Strawberry Line Cycle Route Monday, February 23, 2026 cycling somerset strawberryline historicrailwaysestate sheptonmallet infrastructure bats conservation cyclepath community Efforts to complete a vital missing link on the long-distance Strawberry Line cycle route in Somerset face delays due to inaction by a central government body. The Strawberry Line multi-user path currently runs uninterrupted … Read More
Purpose-Built Bat Cave Unveiled to Restore Habitat and Boost Local Biodiversity Thursday, October 30, 2025 bats conservation biodiversity habitat wichelstowe roost ecology development wildlife protection A derelict farm in Wichelstowe has been transformed into a purpose-built bat cave, providing a specially designed sanctuary for bats displaced during recent development. This new underground home forms a key part of a wider … Read More
Sarah Beeny Faces Order to Demolish 'Mini Downton Abbey' Extension on Somerset Estate Monday, September 15, 2025 sarahbeeny somerset mansion planning demolition bats conservation property tvpresenter home Sarah Beeny, well-known television presenter and property expert, has been instructed to demolish a large extension on her Somerset estate, which has drawn comparisons to a “mini Downton Abbey.” The extension was … Read More
Multi-Million Pound Investment Drives Success for UK’s Rare Species Recovery Friday, August 15, 2025 conservation biodiversity wildlife restoration habitat eel bats volunteering nature environment The UK’s rare and threatened species have received a significant boost thanks to a £13 million investment through the Species Recovery Programme’s Capital Grants Scheme, running from August 2023 to March 2025. Led by Natural … Read More