Year of the Peregrine: Record Falcon Rescues and Releases in Somerset Tuesday, July 1, 2025 peregrine falcons wildlife rescue rehabilitation conservation somerset releases juvenile birdwatching 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, … Read More
Historic Somerset Canal Undergoes Major Restoration by Apprentices Saturday, June 21, 2025 somerset canal restoration apprentices heritage conservation waterway training infrastructure history 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, … Read More
BBC Countryfile's Hamza Yassin Shares Emotional Insight on Mental Health Sunday, June 15, 2025 countryfile hamzayassin mentalhealth wildlife nature outdoors conservation bbc wellbeing countryside 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 … Read More
BBC Countryfile's Hamza Yassin Opens Up About Mental Health with Heartfelt Message Sunday, June 15, 2025 mentalhealth countryfile hamzayassin wildlife nature wellbeing conservation orcas mindfulness bbc 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 … Read More
Somerset Village Celebrates Church Bells Ringing After 100 Years Saturday, June 14, 2025 somerset comptondundon bellringing campanology restoration heritage churchbells conservation community tradition 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 … Read More
Saving Iconic Seaside Pier: Restoration Too Important to Be Derailed Saturday, June 14, 2025 birnbeck restoration rnli northsomerset pier heritage funding coastal conservation infrastructure 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 … Read More