Somerset Man Fined Over £116k for Illegal Caravan Site Damage Friday, November 28, 2025 somerset wildlife conservation illegaldevelopment sssi biodiversity habitat enforcement naturalengland fines A Somerset man has been fined £116,263 after illegally converting protected land into a commercial caravan site, causing serious harm to rare bird habitats. John Holland, 59, of Moorlinch, was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court … Read More
Tiny Somerset Village Besieged by Lorries as Residents Demand Council Action Monday, November 24, 2025 somerset lullington lorries traffic heritage conservation bridge satnav council roadsafety Residents of the tiny Somerset village of Lullington, located about three miles north of Frome, are urgently calling on the council for assistance after a surge of lorry traffic has put their community and heritage at risk. … Read More
Somerset Village Faces Damage as Lorries Use Shortcut Through Historic Lullington Monday, November 24, 2025 somerset lullington traffic lorries shortcut heritage conservation districtcouncil bridge damage The small Somerset village of Lullington is under increasing strain as heavy lorries use its narrow, single-track roads as an unofficial shortcut. Located just three miles north of Frome, the village’s historic infrastructure … Read More
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