Calls Grow for Somerset's The Newt Hotel to End Herbicide Use in Its Renowned Gardens 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
Rare Pink Fairy Club Fungus Discovered in Somerset for the First Time in Great Britain Wednesday, March 11, 2026 fungus clavaria fungi somerset biodiversity wildlife grasslands waxcap conservation ecology A rare and vibrant pink fungus species, the fairy club fungus Clavaria calabrica, has been recorded in Great Britain for the very first time. This pale pink, tennis ball-sized fungus was discovered during an autumn waxcap … Read More
Rare Pink 'Finger' Fungus Discovered in Somerset for the First Time in Britain Wednesday, March 11, 2026 fungus pinkfungus clavariacalabrica somerset wildlife biodiversity grassland natureconservation citizenscience environment A rare and strikingly pink fungus, Clavaria calabrica, also known as the pale pink fairy club fungus, has been recorded in Great Britain for the first time. This tennis ball-sized fungus was discovered during a waxcap watch … Read More
25 New Homes Approved in Wiveliscombe Amid Traffic and Flooding Concerns Sunday, March 1, 2026 wiveliscombe housing development somerset planning flooding traffic affordable exmoor biodiversity Plans for up to 25 new homes at Greenway Farm, located on North Street at the northern edge of Wiveliscombe near Exmoor National Park, have been approved by Somerset Council’s planning committee west. Taunton-based developer … Read More
£5 Million Wetlands Project Approved for Somerset Levels and Moors Friday, February 20, 2026 wetlands somerset waterquality phosphates biodiversity conservation wessexwater habitat eutrophication nature Somerset Council has approved a £5 million project to create new wetlands on the Somerset Levels and Moors, aiming to significantly improve water quality and biodiversity in the area. Wessex Water proposed the construction of … Read More
Initial Plans Approved for New Solar Farm Near Somerset Sports Fields Thursday, February 19, 2026 solar somerset renewable energy biodiversity planning development village landscape sustainability Plans for a major solar farm near the sports fields in a growing Somerset village have received initial approval, paving the way for detailed proposals to move ahead. ILOS New Energy UK Ltd., a London-based developer, … Read More