How a Children’s Book Sparked a Lifelong Passion for Exmoor Ponies Sunday, November 23, 2025 exmoor ponies conservation charity moorland murielwace literature heritage volunteering wildlife When Karen Minto first opened the pages of Moorland Mousie, she had no idea it would ignite a passion that would last a lifetime. This classic children’s book, first published in 1929 by Muriel Wace under the pen name Golden … Read More
Longleat Team Takes on London Marathon to Support African Wildlife Conservation Friday, November 21, 2025 longleat africa conservation londonmarathon tusk wildlife fundraising endurance charity safari sport Two dedicated team members from the Longleat estate are trading the wild safari rides for running shoes as they prepare to take on the iconic London Marathon on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Maisie Squire and Scott Ashman will run … Read More
Dozens of New Homes Approved for Growing Somerset Town After Successful Appeal Thursday, November 20, 2025 castlecary somerset housing development affordable planning appeal conservation agriculture infrastructure Nearly 50 new homes are set to be built in the expanding Somerset town of Castle Cary following a successful appeal. In October 2023, Castle Cary LVA LLP applied for outline permission to develop 46 homes on the B3152 South … Read More
Demolition of Historic Bath Fire Station Approved Despite Ongoing Grade II Listing Review Wednesday, November 19, 2025 bath firestation demolition heritage conservation architecture fireservice planning restoration mollygerrard Bath and North East Somerset Council has granted approval to demolish the ageing Bath Fire Station and construct a new, state-of-the-art facility in its place. This decision comes despite ongoing government review of whether … Read More
Community-Centered Reservoir Overhaul Wins Top Regional Engineering Award Saturday, November 15, 2025 reservoir flooding community collaboration engineering conservation sustainability infrastructure innovation engagement The Gooseum Rhyne Reservoir project near Bristol has been honoured with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West 2025 Project Award for Collaboration, recognising exceptional teamwork and community engagement. … Read More
Historic Somerset Railway Line Transformed into Enhanced Walkway and Cycle Path Monday, November 10, 2025 glastonbury somerset willowwalk nationalcyclenetwork walking accessibility restoration cycling conservation volunteering A cherished stretch of a former Somerset railway line has been revitalized for pedestrians and cyclists thanks to central government funding. The Willow Walk, located on the outskirts of Glastonbury, gracefully winds over the … Read More