Bees

Sunday, May 17, 2026 thenewt somerset herbicide glyphosate biodiversity pollinators bees conservation environment gardens

A petition demanding that The Newt, an exclusive Somerset hotel favored by celebrities, immediately halt the use of glyphosate herbicide in its expansive and picturesque gardens has rapidly surpassed 600 signatures. Nestled … Read More

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 bees demolition yeovil gloverswalk pollinators relocation somersetcouncil redevelopment beekeeper urbanplanning

Demolition work at Yeovil’s Glovers Walk shopping centre has been temporarily delayed due to the unexpected discovery of two thriving bee colonies comprising approximately 70,000 pollinators. Contractors, working under … Read More

Monday, June 23, 2025 glastonbury honey beekeeping somerset music festival vocals bees local singers

Performers at this year’s Glastonbury Festival will have access to soothing honey sourced from a Somerset farm to help protect their vocal cords. Black Bee Honey, a beekeeping collective based in Shepton Mallet, has been … Read More

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 bees gardening biodiversity sustainability pollinators rhschelsea protek urban conservation beekeeping

A unique bee-friendly garden co-created by a Somerset-based company has earned the prestigious RHS People’s Choice Award at RHS Chelsea 2025. Protek partnered with the charity Bees for Development to create the striking Bees … Read More

Monday, May 12, 2025 bees conservation honey rewilding pollinators biodiversity uk sustainability blackbeehoney kabloom

British honey producer Black Bee Honey is stepping up its commitment to pollinator conservation by releasing an eco-friendly gift set in partnership with seed bomb innovator Kabloom, just in time for World Bee Day on Monday, … Read More