Breathtaking Aerial Views Showcase the Beauty of Somerset Levels Tuesday, December 30, 2025 somerset levels drone aerial landscape wetlands environment ecology heritage conservation The Somerset Levels, a unique and striking landscape in southwest England, have been captured in astonishing detail through breathtaking drone footage. These aerial views reveal the vast expanse of flat, grassy wetlands … Read More
Yeovil Garden Centre Triumphs with Award-Winning Eco-Friendly Christmas Displays Thursday, December 25, 2025 brimsmore poundbury castle christmas displays gardencentre decoration ecology sustainability festive Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil has once again emerged as a national leader, winning the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual Christmas Display Competition in the Local Garden Centre Category. This victory marks the fifteenth … Read More
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