New Solar Farm Proposal Could Power Up to 1,600 Homes in Somerset Saturday, February 7, 2026 solar renewable somerset biodiversity energy evercreech farm sustainability environment ilos ILOS New Energy UK Ltd., a London-based developer, has submitted initial proposals to build a substantial solar farm on land between Rodmore Farm and the Evercreech Playing Fields on Pecking Mill Road, located at the southern … Read More
Live: Police Dismantle Cannabis Farm in Bath Building Wednesday, January 21, 2026 police cannabis farm bath illegal raid drug crime law enforcement Police have successfully dismantled a large cannabis farm located inside a building in Bath. Several police cars were seen arriving at the scene earlier today, prompting local curiosity and concern. The operation involved …
Animal Farm Adventure Park to Remain Closed Following Devastating Fire Thursday, November 20, 2025 fire animals farm adventurepark berrow burnham-on-sea closure investigation tragedy rescue Animal Farm Adventure Park in Berrow, near Burnham-on-Sea, will remain closed indefinitely after a fire destroyed a large building and tragically took the lives of several animals. The fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon, … Read More
40 homes near Somerset pig farm refused planning permission twice in three months Wednesday, November 19, 2025 somerset pigfarm housing planning development odour agriculture mendip farm refusal Plans to build 40 homes close to a working pig farm in the Somerset village of Evercreech have been rejected by Somerset Council for the second time in just three months. Rubix Strategic Ltd. submitted the proposal in April … Read More
A Stunning Somerset Escape: My Unforgettable Stay at Peckmoor Farm Lodges Sunday, October 26, 2025 somerset pekmoor lodges farm family bristol weekend travel luxury animals I’m a big fan of weekend getaways, and it amazes me how just a couple of days away can refresh the mind and soul—no need to travel far to find something truly special. Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of visiting … Read More
South West Dairy Farm Fined for Slurry Spill Polluting 4km of River Thursday, October 23, 2025 dairy slurry pollution environment river farm waterquality fine ecology dorset A Dorset dairy farm, Manor Farm Dairy Ltd, has been fined after discharging slurry that severely polluted a local river, affecting up to four kilometres of aquatic habitat. The farm, located in Hilfield near Dorchester, … Read More