South West Farm Fined for Repeated Slurry Pollution of River Tuesday, March 10, 2026 slurry pollution farming ammonia environmentagency runoff waterquality fines manure environmentalimpact JD Spencer Farm Partnership, located at Manor Farm in Langley Burrell, Chippenham, has been fined thousands of pounds following two separate slurry pollution incidents that contaminated local waterways. On March 6, the … Read More
TV Star Josie Gibson's Somerset Eco-Retreat Faces Planning Hurdles Wednesday, August 27, 2025 josiegibson somerset ecoretreat greenbelt planningpermission renovation environmentalimpact itv ruralliving sustainabledesign Josie Gibson, the popular This Morning presenter and former Big Brother winner, is facing challenges with her ambitious project to transform her £1.1 million Somerset cottage into a stunning, eco-friendly retreat. The … Read More
Japanese Knotweed Hotspots in Somerset for 2025 Revealed Wednesday, July 23, 2025 japaneseknotweed somerset invasivespecies heatmap propertydamage environet knotweedcontrol plantidentification environmentalimpact homeowners As the Japanese knotweed growing season gathers pace, invasive plant specialist Environet has identified Somerset’s key knotweed hotspots for 2025. Recent data shows 583 verified Japanese knotweed sightings across the county, … Read More