A significant water leak has caused a disruption in supply, leaving several properties without water. Officials are currently assessing the situation, but it is still unclear how long the repairs will take to restore normal …
The Church of the Good Shepherd, an unusual brutalist church in Batheaston, is slated for demolition without a vote from councillors, despite calls from the council’s own conservation officer to grant it local listing status. …
A crucial green wedge shielding Taunton from encroaching development at its southern edge may soon have its future firmly secured as part of Somerset’s forthcoming Local Plan. The existing Taunton Deane Core Strategy, …
Phil Harding, leader of Saltford Environmental Group, has sparked a local debate by suggesting that Bath consider giving up its UNESCO World Heritage status. He argues that the designation limits housing development in Bath, …
A puffin named Oona has made a remarkable comeback after being found over 100 miles from the coast, in a Herefordshire garden. Severely underweight and far from her natural habitat, Oona’s journey from rescue to release …
A cherished pond in Royal Victoria Park, one of Bath’s most popular green spaces, has completely dried up following last week’s intense heatwave. Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) has installed signs warning …
Somerset is celebrating a remarkable achievement as 21 of its parks and green spaces have been awarded the coveted Green Flag status. This prestigious recognition highlights the county’s commitment to maintaining …
Wiltshire Council has unveiled a new strategy designed to protect the bat populations in West Wiltshire from the pressures of urban expansion. The Trowbridge and Westbury Bat Mitigation Strategy, discussed at the council’s …
Dorset Council has announced a postponement of a groundbreaking dredging trial and beach maintenance work at two of its most popular coastal destinations, Bridport (West Bay) and Lyme Regis. The delay aims to prevent …
Saltford, a charming village nestled between Bath and Bristol, is renowned for its green spaces, warm community spirit, and tranquil riverside walks. Home to just 4,000 residents, it offers a handful of essential amenities—a …
A charming new video marks a historic moment in Heal Somerset’s rewilding efforts—the first confirmed birth of a baby beaver, or kit, onsite. Captured on trail cameras earlier this week, this footage offers the first concrete …
Adam Henson, the beloved Channel 5 presenter known from A Yorkshire Farm, has delivered a heartfelt plea to safeguard some of Britain’s rarest pig breeds. On a recent episode broadcast from his Cotswolds farm, he highlighted …
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the leading contender to be the next James Bond, is on course to win a planning approval for alterations to the courtyard of his Grade II listed farmhouse in Somerset. The actor and his film director …
Dunster Castle’s historic stables are being reimagined as a captivating, immersive art space celebrating nature, science, and conservation. From July 25 to August 1, the National Trust presents Waterscapes, an innovative …
Emma Thynn, the Marchioness of Bath, left behind the comforts of her Longleat estate to challenge herself in the rugged landscapes of northern Kenya by participating in the 25th Lewa Safari Marathon on June 28. Taking on a …