School Heads Cycle Across Exmoor to Support Somerset Air Ambulance Saturday, November 15, 2025 exmoor cycling education fundraising airambulance somerset rural community schools charity Three school heads from the Moorland Federation are trading classrooms for countryside trails as they cycle across Exmoor to raise essential funds for Somerset’s air ambulance service. On Tuesday, December 2, educators Mr … Read More
Police Reconstruct Minehead School Bus Journey Ahead of Inquest Thursday, November 6, 2025 minehead crashes police somerset investigation bus accident reconstruction inquest exmoor Police in Somerset closed the A396 for nearly eight hours on November 5 to carry out a partial reconstruction of the fatal school bus crash that occurred over the summer. The closure between Wheddon Cross and Timberscombe was … Read More
Live Updates: A396 Road Closed in Both Directions Due to Crash in Exmoor Wednesday, November 5, 2025 a396 exmoor crash traffic closure accident roadsafety emergency transport incident The A396 road in Exmoor has been shut in both directions due to a recent crash. Emergency services are on the scene managing the incident and directing traffic. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative …
Wild-Looking Ponies on Exmoor Gathered in a Secret Annual Tradition Wednesday, October 29, 2025 exmoor ponies conservation breeding endangered heritage wildlife studbook rarebreeds autumn Every autumn on Exmoor, a remarkable tradition unfolds as local families gather the famous Exmoor ponies. Despite their wild appearance, every Exmoor pony actually has an owner. For example, the Anchor Herd, roaming freely on … Read More
Wild Exmoor Ponies Rounded Up in a Time-Honored Tradition Wednesday, October 29, 2025 exmoor ponies roundup heritage conservation breeding rare endangered native wildlife Every autumn, the dramatic roundup of Exmoor ponies takes place on the moorlands, a captivating tradition that preserves one of Britain’s rarest native breeds. Although commonly believed to be wild, every Exmoor pony is … Read More
Exmoor’s Largest Conservation Project in a Generation Receives MP’s Strong Endorsement Tuesday, October 28, 2025 exmoor conservation restoration dulverton weir leat heritage community environment trust Rachel Gilmour MP has publicly endorsed the monumental Dulverton Weir Restoration Project, describing it as the most important conservation undertaking on Exmoor in a generation. During a dedicated visit, she spent several … Read More