Residents of the Somerset village of Trull have rallied together to oppose a proposed development of 125 homes on the Trull Ridge ‘green wedge’ area, successfully raising £30,000 in just one week to fund their fight. In late …
Bristol Airport faces criticism for failing to properly address the effects of its expansion on villages located just beyond a council boundary. While seeking planning approval from North Somerset Council to increase flights …
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 …
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 …
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, …