Somerset faces a challenging weather forecast with three consecutive rain warnings issued within 48 hours. The first warning comes into effect at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, and will last until midnight. Following …
Step back in time this December as Dunster Winter Festival brings the magic of the Middle Ages to life from Friday, December 5 to Sunday, December 7. The charming Exmoor village will be transformed into a festive medieval …
Step back in time this December as Dunster village on Exmoor invites visitors to experience a magical medieval Christmas celebration. The Dunster Winter Festival returns for its second enchanting year from Friday, December 5 …
When Karen Minto first opened the pages of Moorland Mousie, she had no idea it would ignite a passion that would last a lifetime. This classic children’s book, first published in 1929 by Muriel Wace under the pen name Golden …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Exmoor National Park has launched an ambitious new five-year Partnership Plan (2025–2030), setting a bold course to restore nature, combat climate change, and strengthen rural communities. Officially unveiled on October 16 at …
Exmoor National Park is striving to attract more visitors, but transport challenges persist. According to the Exmoor National Park Authority’s (ENPA) 2024/25 visitor survey, nearly half of the visitors say nothing would …
A new blue plaque has been unveiled along the South West Coast Path to honour Ada Lovelace, a pioneering mathematician widely recognised as one of the world’s first computer programmers. The plaque commemorates Lovelace’s …
In the early hours of Monday, October 6, search and rescue teams discovered the body of a man near Langford Budville, close to Wellington in Somerset. The discovery was made at approximately 1:10 a.m. by the Exmoor Search and …
Controversy has cast a shadow over the upcoming Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival after author Raynor Winn pulled out following scrutiny of her bestselling memoir, The Salt Path. The book, which details a 630-mile trek along …