The beautiful Adderwell Water Meadow, a 3.5-acre riverside green space along the River Frome, has been successfully preserved thanks to an inspiring community crowdfunding effort that raised over £37,000. The Frome Town …
A groundbreaking initiative is making it easier than ever to visit the stunning nature reserves of the Somerset Levels without relying on a car. Running until March 2026, the ‘Step, Ride, Thrive’ project enhances transport …
Secret World Wildlife Rescue, a dedicated wildlife charity based in East Huntspill, Somerset, is celebrating an extraordinary year of rescuing Peregrine Falcons. In 2025, the organisation successfully rescued, rehabilitated, …
A historic canal in Somerset is breathing new life after a significant restoration effort led by more than 140 apprentices. Over the span of a week, these young workers engaged in comprehensive maintenance and repair tasks, …
Hamza Yassin, the acclaimed wildlife cameraman from BBC’s Countryfile, recently shared a candid and emotional insight into his mental health, emphasizing the healing power of the outdoors. At 35 years old, Hamza continues to …
Countryfile presenter and wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin has opened up about his mental health, highlighting the profound calming effect that being in nature has on his wellbeing. The 35-year-old, well known for his stunning …
For the first time in 100 years, the village of Compton Dundon heard the joyful ring of its church bells in a full peal of six. This momentous event took place on Sunday at the 14th-century St Andrew’s Church, marking the …
The leader of North Somerset Council has strongly defended the restoration efforts for Birnbeck Pier, addressing criticisms aimed at the project’s management and expenditures. Birnbeck Pier, a cherished Victorian landmark and …
Clarks Village is undergoing an exciting transformation as it plants over 600 native shrubs and flowers to enhance local biodiversity. This ambitious sustainability project, launched to coincide with World Environment Day, …
A cherished medieval bridge in Somerset is set to benefit from a £150,000 flood prevention initiative aimed at preserving its structure and protecting surrounding communities. The River Barle, flowing from its source at …
Chris Berry’s commitment to marine life rescue runs deep, shaped by powerful experiences that transformed him from a volunteer into a passionate advocate for marine conservation across the UK. As the Devon Area Coordinator …
A major initiative aimed at preserving a key section of the Jurassic Coast at Seaton Hole has overcome funding challenges to move forward. The £2.2 million project, designed to reduce coastal erosion and prevent dangerous …
This weekend, residents concerned about the impact of large solar farm projects will take to the Wiltshire countryside as part of the National Community Walk, where 25 groups across the UK will walk locally to defend …
Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse has lent her support to a groundbreaking reforestation initiative aimed at planting 100,000 new trees just eight miles west of Bath. On May 30, the Bath MP visited Lower Chew Forest near …
The owners of Halfway Farm, a derelict and overgrown farmhouse situated between Chew Magna and Pensford in Somerset, have lodged their seventh planning application to redevelop the site. The farmhouse, described by the owners …