Council Considers Overruling Legal Advice to Unlock 12,000 Somerset Homes Saturday, November 1, 2025 somerset phosphates housing development naturalengland mitigation ecology wessexwater planning council Somerset Council is exploring a bold move to accelerate the construction of thousands of new homes by potentially disregarding existing legal advice tied to phosphate pollution control. Approximately 12,000 homes across the … Read More
Purpose-Built Bat Cave Unveiled to Restore Habitat and Boost Local Biodiversity Thursday, October 30, 2025 bats conservation biodiversity habitat wichelstowe roost ecology development wildlife protection A derelict farm in Wichelstowe has been transformed into a purpose-built bat cave, providing a specially designed sanctuary for bats displaced during recent development. This new underground home forms a key part of a wider … Read More
Somerset’s Smallest City to Welcome 100 New Homes and Cemetery Expansion Wednesday, October 29, 2025 wells housing development somerset planning affordable construction cemetery infrastructure ecology Somerset’s smallest city, Wells, is set to receive a significant boost in housing and community amenities following the approval of plans for 100 new homes and an expanded cemetery. The development, located south of Elm Close … Read More
Longleat Rangers Reveal Spectacular Wildlife Surge in Secret Survey Monday, October 27, 2025 longleat wildlife biodiversity dormice birds butterflies forest conservation ecology survey Longleat Forest has become an unexpected sanctuary for British wildlife, according to a recent secret survey conducted by dedicated Longleat Rangers. This hidden study uncovered remarkable increases in populations of tiny … Read More
South West Dairy Farm Fined for Slurry Spill Polluting 4km of River Thursday, October 23, 2025 dairy slurry pollution environment river farm waterquality fine ecology dorset A Dorset dairy farm, Manor Farm Dairy Ltd, has been fined after discharging slurry that severely polluted a local river, affecting up to four kilometres of aquatic habitat. The farm, located in Hilfield near Dorchester, … Read More
Dorset’s Middle Beach Transformed as Sea Defences Are Removed Monday, September 22, 2025 dorset middlebeach coastalrestoration nationaltrust erosion climatechange habitatprotection seadefences studland ecology At Middle Beach in Studland, Dorset, a major transformation is underway as old sea defences are being removed to restore the beach’s natural landscape. Since early September, heavy machinery has been dismantling ageing … Read More