Victoria Lee, 37, a dairy farmer from Mark, Somerset, created a unique and heartfelt moment on her wedding day by riding her favourite cow, a Swiss breed named ‘White Chocolate Button’, into the Holy Cross Church for her …
Firefighters are working tirelessly to control a large crop fire that has broken out on the outskirts of Taunton, Somerset. The blaze has rapidly spread across a vast area of farmland, posing a significant challenge for …
A proposed glamping site near Shepton Mallet has sparked significant concern among residents of the village of Cranmore, who fear the development could bring unwanted noise, increased traffic, and harm local wildlife. The …
Ellen Barber is eagerly anticipating her debut at the Commonwealth Games, set to take place on home soil in Glasgow this summer. The talented heptathlete from Shepton Mallet has earned her first-ever selection for Team …
Plans to extend a rural cycle route in Somerset have been unanimously approved by the local council, despite concerns raised by nearby farmers about construction impacts. Lovell Homes is developing its Station Fields site on …
A family-run Somerset farm is set to star on national television as part of Marks & Spencer’s newest advertising campaign promoting its exclusive range of butters. Brue Valley Farm, located in Glastonbury, will be showcased …
Somerset Council is considering reviving the £1.3 million Glastonbury food and regenerative farming centre, a project initially abandoned in December 2025 amid controversy. The centre, originally part of a £23.6 million town …
Somerset Council is considering reviving the ambitious plans for a “food and regenerative farming centre” in Glastonbury, previously scrapped last December. The initiative was part of the £23.6 million Glastonbury town deal, …
Summer’s bounty is almost here, and fields across Somerset and nearby are brimming with ripe fruit ready to be picked. Whether you’re craving strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, or apples, now is the perfect time to …
Fans of All Creatures Great and Small were thrilled earlier this month when Samuel West returned to television—this time not as an actor but as a nature enthusiast. Alongside his longtime friend Adrian Edmondson, West has …
A fierce tractor fire in Somerset has rapidly spread, resulting in significant destruction of nearby crops. Witnesses captured powerful footage showing thick black smoke billowing into the sky as flames engulfed the vehicle. …
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 …
Farmers across the UK face a looming inheritance tax (IHT) “time-bomb” as major legislative changes come into effect on April 6, 2026. These changes, introduced in the Finance Act 2026, will impose new limits on Agricultural …
Spring is finally upon us, bringing longer days and warmer weather to Somerset. As the sun lingers later into the evening, it’s the perfect time to embrace the outdoors and indulge in fresh experiences. Whether you’re seeking …
Ferne Animal Sanctuary, located near Chard in Somerset, has launched an urgent appeal to raise funds for 1,000 bales of hay, following a critical shortage caused by soaring prices. The sanctuary, which cares for more than 300 …