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, …
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 …
A once-forgotten golf course is poised for an extraordinary rebirth this autumn, transforming into a dynamic festival wonderland that celebrates creativity, nature, and community spirit. From Tuesday, September 23, to Sunday, …
A once-forgotten golf course is set to ignite the city’s creativity this autumn as it transforms into a captivating festival venue. The Forest of Imagination will animate Entry Hill from Tuesday, September 23, to Sunday, …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved a £10.1 million housing development on the city’s controversial “tufa field” near Englishcombe Lane. Despite local opposition due to the site’s rare limestone tufa formations …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved a £10.1 million supported housing project on the much-debated Tufa Field near Englishcombe Lane. Despite local concerns about building on the unique tufa limestone habitat, …
Christian climate activists staged a dramatic protest at Bath Abbey on Saturday, September 13, to urge the Church to take a stronger position against climate and ecological collapse. Four members of Christian Climate Action …
Backwell, a North Somerset village known for its scenic charm, is facing a significant increase in housing development. Rubix Land has announced plans to submit an outline planning application for up to 400 new homes on land …
Backwell, a North Somerset village already experiencing significant growth, could see the addition of up to 400 new homes on its eastern side. Developer Rubix Land has announced their intention to submit an outline planning …
Residents of Congresbury are being invited to share their views on new housing proposals for Pineapple Farm, a site at the center of local controversy. Allison Homes South West has released detailed plans for a development …
Plans have been submitted for a substantial new housing development in the small North East Somerset village of Haydon, near Radstock. The Silverwood Partnership, a land development company, is seeking outline planning …
Wild Chesil Nature Reserve, often overlooked by passersby, holds a wealth of natural surprises and ecological significance. Contrary to its seemingly barren appearance, Chesil Beach supports a thriving population of hares and …
Revised plans for a major housing development in Ilminster are set to be submitted this autumn, following Persimmon Homes South West’s approval to remove sections of nearby hedgerows to facilitate site access. The …
ITV has announced that Josie Gibson, known for winning Big Brother in 2010 and her role on This Morning, will be hosting a new television series focused on an extensive home renovation. The upcoming show, titled Josie …
This weekend’s heatwave in the South West saw temperatures soar to 30°C, prompting many to flock to the coast for relief. But at Weston-super-Mare, a popular seaside destination, visitors found themselves besieged by an …