Somerset to Welcome New Woodland as Part of England’s Forest Expansion Friday, October 10, 2025 forestry somerset devon woodland conservation climate environment treeplanting publicaccess biodiversity Forestry England has unveiled plans to plant two new woodlands in the South West, one in Somerset and another just across the border in Devon, as part of a nationwide effort to increase forest coverage. The first site, … Read More
Major Enhancements Planned for Stourhead to Protect and Improve Visitor Experience Thursday, October 9, 2025 stourhead nationaltrust conservation tourism gardens heritage restoration pathways erosion climate Stourhead, one of England’s most cherished tourist destinations, is set to undergo significant improvements to its footpaths and visitor facilities. Located near Warminster, the Grade I listed Stourhead House and its iconic … Read More
UK Weather Braces for Sharp Temperature Drop as Cold Front Approaches Tuesday, October 7, 2025 uk weather metoffice temperature coldfront rainfall frost october forecast climate Residents across Somerset and much of the UK are being warned to prepare for a significant drop in temperatures as a cold front advances from the north. While early October has enjoyed milder-than-average weather, this … Read More
Climate Emergency Council Rejects Large Solar Farm Plan Over Landscape Concerns Sunday, September 28, 2025 climate solarfarm renewable greenbelt landscape planning bath council biodiversity environment Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee has rejected a proposal for a major solar farm, despite the council’s ongoing commitment to addressing the climate emergency. The proposed solar farm, spanning 28.2 … Read More
Climate Emergency Council Rejects Large Solar Farm Amid Green Belt Concerns Sunday, September 28, 2025 solar renewables greenbelt planning climate landscape community biodiversity energy controversy Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee has voted to block a major solar farm proposal, despite the council’s declaration of a climate emergency. The planned 28.2-hectare solar farm near the village of … Read More
Bumper Harvest Surprises National Trust Gardens After Record-Breaking Summer Saturday, September 27, 2025 nationaltrust gardening harvest orchards apples pumpkins climate horticulture england sustainability Despite forecasts predicting a difficult year for British gardeners due to record-breaking heat, drought warnings, and climate challenges, the National Trust’s gardens across England are celebrating an unexpected bounty in … Read More