Rare Pink 'Finger' Fungus Discovered in Somerset for the First Time in Britain Wednesday, March 11, 2026 fungus pinkfungus clavariacalabrica somerset wildlife biodiversity grassland natureconservation citizenscience environment A rare and strikingly pink fungus, Clavaria calabrica, also known as the pale pink fairy club fungus, has been recorded in Great Britain for the first time. This tennis ball-sized fungus was discovered during a waxcap watch … Read More
Eight-Year Planning Battle Ends with Approval of 112 New Homes in Taunton Wednesday, March 11, 2026 taunton gladman housing planning development somerset affordable infrastructure environment construction After more than eight years of planning disputes, Gladman Developments has finally received approval to build 112 new homes on land adjacent to Pyrland Farm, off Cheddon Road, on the northern edge of Taunton, Somerset. The … Read More
Eight-Year Planning Battle Ends as 112 New Homes Approved in Taunton Wednesday, March 11, 2026 taunton gladman housing planning development affordablehousing infrastructure environment phosphatemitigation somerset A protracted planning dispute over a housing development in Taunton has finally been resolved, with approval granted for 112 new homes after more than eight years of deliberations. Gladman Developments, based in Congleton, … Read More
New Council Houses Open on Former Taunton Pub Site Wednesday, March 4, 2026 taunton housing council somerset development affordable construction environment sustainability community Taunton has welcomed a new wave of council housing on the site of the former Oxford Inn pub, which closed in 2018. Following the property’s acquisition by Somerset West and Taunton Council, plans were set in motion to … Read More
Three-Weekly Bin Collections Save North Somerset Council £1 Million Tuesday, March 3, 2026 northsomerset recycling waste bincollections environment foodwaste budget counciltax consultation softplastics North Somerset Council’s decision to switch to three-weekly bin collections has delivered significant financial and environmental benefits, saving the council an estimated £1 million in its first nine months. Introduced in … Read More
Mum Hopes New Drama Will Save Lives After Daughter’s Death at Beach Monday, March 2, 2026 e.coli sewage pollution waterquality tragedy health environment channel4 investigation safety Julie Maughan’s eight-year-old daughter, Heather Preen, died in 1999 after contracting E. coli poisoning following a family holiday at a beach in Dawlish, Devon. Heather’s illness began shortly after the family’s visit to the … Read More