Nearly 8,000 residents have appealed to North Somerset Council to protect Weston Big Wood, described as the area’s “crown jewel,” from being surrounded by new housing developments. Known for its ancient woodland and …
An area along the River Avon, historically neglected and overlooked, is poised for rejuvenation after recent signs of beaver activity. Conservationists and local authorities have expressed optimism about restoring this …
The Somerset Levels, renowned worldwide for their unique wetlands environment and diverse plant and wildlife, are the focus of a growing campaign seeking National Park status for the area. Supporters say such a designation …
Despite experiencing one of the hottest summers on record, a notable National Trust property in Somerset has remarkably stayed lush and green. This resilience is not due to any miraculous intervention but rather the natural …
Despite experiencing one of the hottest summers on record, the Somerset National Trust property has maintained its lush and verdant appearance. Rather than a miracle, this resilience is attributed to the natural …
A cherished historic church in Bath has been put up for sale, prompting a wave of concern and mobilisation among local residents eager to safeguard its future. The church, which has served the community for many years, is now …
Residents of Stoke St. Mary, a small village in Somerset, are rallying against plans to build a new town of approximately 7,000 homes near their community. The proposal, put forward by developer Taylor Wimpey, aims to create …
Residents of Stoke St. Mary, a small village in Somerset, are united in opposition to plans for a new town consisting of around 7,000 homes near their community. The proposed development, put forward by major developer Taylor …
Residents of Stoke St. Mary, a small village in Somerset, are uniting to oppose plans for a new town comprising 7,000 homes on land adjacent to their community. The proposed development is part of the Somerset Council’s new …
Meg Avon, a researcher and performance poet who symbolically married the River Avon in 2023 to highlight water pollution issues, has successfully convinced Bath and North East Somerset Council to take a firm stand on …
Meg Avon, a researcher and performance poet who symbolically married the River Avon in 2023 to highlight water pollution, has successfully persuaded Bath and North East Somerset Council to take stronger measures to safeguard …
A passionate campaigner who symbolically married the River Avon has successfully convinced Bath and North East Somerset Council to take stronger steps to protect the river. On July 16, the council unanimously voted to endorse …
For the first time in over 400 years, beavers have been born near Minehead on the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate on Exmoor, Somerset. These kits, born in May or June, represent a remarkable comeback after the species was …
Beavers have been born near Minehead on the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate in Exmoor for the first time in over 400 years. The newborn kits, arriving in May or June, mark the success of a landmark reintroduction effort …
A local Batheaston construction company is seeking to save the Church of the Good Shepherd, an iconic brutalist building near Bath, from planned demolition by repurposing it into a children’s nursery. Although Bath and North …