Somerset Council Saves 100-Year-Old Oak Tree Despite Nearby Home Damage Concerns Friday, May 29, 2026 oak somerset trees subsidence heritage conservation arboriculture frome planning environment A century-old oak tree in a Somerset housing estate has been spared from removal after Somerset Council denied a homeowner’s request to chop it down. The oak, located in the backyard of 5 Collett Way, Frome, stands near a … Read More
South West Water Faces Criticism Over Water Use Advice Amid Record Heatwave Wednesday, May 27, 2026 heatwave water conservation southwestwater reservoirs paddlingpools supply demand infrastructure drought As the UK endures a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures soaring past 35°C, South West Water has come under fire for advising residents to conserve water, even though reservoirs currently stand at 90% capacity. The … Read More
Residents Celebrate as Solar Farm Near Somerset-Dorset Border Is Rejected Friday, May 22, 2026 solar somerset dorset landscape conservation heritage planning community environment renewable Plans to construct a large solar farm near the Somerset-Dorset border have been officially withdrawn following a public inquiry, to the relief and delight of nearby residents. Greentech Invest UK Ltd initially proposed the … Read More
Calls Grow for Somerset's The Newt Hotel to End Herbicide Use in Its Renowned Gardens Sunday, May 17, 2026 thenewt somerset herbicide glyphosate biodiversity pollinators bees conservation environment gardens A petition demanding that The Newt, an exclusive Somerset hotel favored by celebrities, immediately halt the use of glyphosate herbicide in its expansive and picturesque gardens has rapidly surpassed 600 signatures. Nestled … Read More
Sarah Beeny Faces Neighbour Backlash Over £3 Million ‘Mini-Downton Abbey’ Renovation in Somerset Friday, May 15, 2026 sarahbeeny planning somerset property development neighbours conservation bats renovation dispute Sarah Beeny, the well-known property expert famous for Channel 4’s Property Ladder, is at the centre of a heated planning dispute concerning her ambitious renovation project in Somerset. The New Life in the Country star … Read More
Mission to Rescue Bath’s Beloved Pond After Summer Dry-Up Sunday, May 10, 2026 bath pond royalvictoriapark climatechange drought watersupply conservation wessexwater sustainability restoration A cherished pond in Royal Victoria Park, Bath, which dried up during last summer’s intense heatwave, is set to be revitalized as local authorities seek a permanent water solution. The pond, a favorite spot for both locals and … Read More