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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
This year, despite a challenging drought and record-breaking summer heat, experts have reported an unexpectedly bountiful apple and pumpkin harvest. The National Trust highlights a remarkable turnaround compared to last …
Austin Gillingham, a Somerset child with special needs, was eagerly anticipating his first day at Preston School Academy in Yeovil this September. The school bus routes directly past his home, offering an ideal and convenient …
Bath & North East Somerset Council, in partnership with Wessex Water, is taking decisive steps to ensure the long-term sustainability of the cherished Royal Victoria Park pond. Over recent years, maintaining sufficient water …
Somerset is grappling with the hottest summer on record, a situation that has significantly lowered water levels in local reservoirs and intensified concerns about future water security. The Met Office has announced that the …
Christian climate activists staged a dramatic protest at Bath Abbey on Saturday, September 13, to urge the Church to take a firm stance against the environmental crises facing the planet. Four members of Christian Climate …
Christian climate activists staged a dramatic protest at Bath Abbey on Saturday, September 13, to urge the Church to take a stronger position against climate and ecological collapse. Four members of Christian Climate Action …
Fire and rescue services in England and Wales have confronted an unprecedented 996 wildfire incidents so far in 2025, setting a new record. This surge comes despite a significant 25% reduction in firefighter numbers since …
Provisional data from the Met Office indicates that summer 2025 could become one of the warmest on record in the UK. Between June 1 and August 17, the average temperature has reached 16.2°C—an impressive 1.6°C above the …
Fifteen community buildings across Somerset have received nearly £200,000 in grants to carry out essential energy efficiency upgrades. These improvements aim to reduce operating costs, lower carbon emissions, and secure the …
The UK continues to experience dry and warm weather following last week’s heatwave, with parts of the country forecasted to reach temperatures as high as 27°C on Monday and Tuesday. However, a northeasterly breeze will keep …
The summer of 2025 is marked by its fourth significant heatwave, with soaring temperatures affecting large parts of England this week. As of Monday, August 11, the Met Office has declared 234 local areas officially …