Small Somerset Village Near Radstock Proposed for New 115-Home Development Monday, August 25, 2025 somerset haydon radstock housing development affordable planning community ecology construction 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 … Read More
Discover the Hidden Wonders of Wild Chesil Nature Reserve Wednesday, August 20, 2025 chesil naturereserve wildlife birds conservation dorset ecology volunteers education marinelife 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 … Read More
Ilminster Housing Plan Moves Forward with Hedgerow Removal and Biodiversity Gains Wednesday, August 13, 2025 ilminster housing development hedgerows biodiversity access phosphates infrastructure persimmon ecology 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 … Read More
This Morning's Josie Gibson to Transform Somerset Home in New ITV Series Friday, July 18, 2025 josiegibson itv homerenovation sustainableliving somerset bigcountrybuild ecology television bigbrother propertytransformation 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 … Read More
Insect Swarms Disrupt Beachgoers at Weston-super-Mare Amid Heatwave Monday, July 14, 2025 ladybirds insects beach weston-super-mare heatwave aphids bites ecology wildlife summer 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 … Read More
Adorable Video Captures First Baby Beaver Born at Heal Somerset Thursday, July 10, 2025 beaver rewilding wildlife healsomerset ecology biodiversity conservation habitat river wetlands A charming new video marks a historic moment in Heal Somerset’s rewilding efforts—the first confirmed birth of a baby beaver, or kit, onsite. Captured on trail cameras earlier this week, this footage offers the first concrete … Read More