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
The Welly: Bath’s New Pub Celebrating Local Produce and Craft Brewing Sunday, September 21, 2025 bath pub local craftbeer brewing farm sustainability food drink opening Bath is set to welcome a fresh addition to its vibrant pub scene with the opening of The Welly on Green Street. Launching on Friday, October 17, this new venue promises to deliver an authentic farm-to-glass and farm-to-fork … Read More
New Pub 'The Welly' to Open in Bath Celebrating Local Produce Sunday, September 21, 2025 bath pub local produce craftbeer brewery sustainability food farm opening Bath is about to welcome a new pub next month, The Welly, which promises a fresh focus on local produce—from the scotch eggs to the barley brewed into your beer. Located on Green Street in the spot once home to Belushi’s and … Read More
High-Value Farm Equipment Stolen in West Dorset Theft Sunday, September 7, 2025 theft farm dorset quadbike trailers mini-digger ruralcrime police investigation theftreport In the early hours of Wednesday, September 3, several valuable items were stolen from a farm on Thornford Road in Yetminster, West Dorset. Among the stolen equipment were a Takeuchi TB016 mini digger, a green Yamaha Kodiak … Read More