Bumper Apple and Pumpkin Harvests Thrive Despite Drought and Record Heat Tuesday, September 23, 2025 apples pumpkins harvest drought climate horticulture rhs nationaltrust orchards heritage This year, despite a challenging drought and record-breaking summer heat, experts have reported an unexpectedly bountiful apple and pumpkin harvest. The National Trust highlights a remarkable turnaround compared to last … Read More
Record-Breaking Summer Drives Urgent Plans for New Somerset Reservoir Tuesday, September 16, 2025 somerset drought cheddar water reservoir climate environment consultation infrastructure conservation Somerset is grappling with the hottest summer on record, a situation that has significantly lowered water levels in local reservoirs and intensified concerns about future water security. The Met Office has announced that the … Read More
Shocking Images Reveal Somerset Reservoirs Just Over a Third Full After Dry Summer Saturday, September 13, 2025 reservoirs drought somerset water england environmentagency storage dryseason waterlevels horticulture Recent data from the Environment Agency highlights a worrying decline in reservoir storage across England, revealing that 12 locations have reservoirs holding less than half of their usual water levels. Among these, some … Read More
Proposed Second Cheddar Reservoir Aims to Secure Water Supply for Over 100,000 in West Country Friday, September 5, 2025 reservoir water consultation cheddar infrastructure environment supply drought sustainability westcountry A public consultation has commenced on plans for a second Cheddar Reservoir designed to serve more than 100,000 residents in the West Country. The project includes the reservoir itself, around 76 kilometers of new pipeline, … Read More
Backwell's Unique 'Strawberries and Cream' Tree Faces Challenges Tuesday, August 26, 2025 backwell tree hybrid blossom drought pruning mulch conservation village landmark In the village of Backwell, North Somerset, a rare and captivating tree known for its distinctive ‘strawberries and cream’ blossoms—pink on one side and white on the other—is showing signs of distress. This hybrid tree is one … Read More
Somerset Records UK's Highest Temperature as Hot Weather Persists Monday, August 18, 2025 somerset temperature heatwave drought weather climate metoffice uk heat environment The UK continues to experience dry and warm weather following last week’s heatwave, with parts of the country forecasted to reach temperatures as high as 27°C on Monday and Tuesday. However, a northeasterly breeze will … Read More