Second Bid to Develop Cul-de-Sac in Somerset Village Bungalow Garden Under Review Thursday, June 4, 2026 planning development housing somerset saltford council culdesac gardens opposition environment A revised proposal to demolish a bungalow and replace it with a small cul-de-sac is set to be reviewed by Bath & North East Somerset Council. The original application, submitted for 22 The Tynings in Saltford, was refused … Read More
My Neighbour's Selfish Act Is Spoiling My Sunny Garden Days Wednesday, June 3, 2026 neighbours gardens noise conflict summer outdoors community peace wellbeing noisecomplaint As spring gives way to summer, many of us eagerly seize the chance to relax in our gardens and soak up the sunshine. For those fortunate enough to have outdoor space, warm weather provides the perfect backdrop to unwind and … Read More
Boy, 5, Honored with Memorial Garden After Losing Battle with Brain Tumour Saturday, May 30, 2026 memorial braintumour childhood grief community fundraising school kindness tribute gardens A heartfelt tribute has been created at St Mary’s School in Radstock to honor Elias, a beloved five-year-old pupil who passed away from a brain tumour. Elias, who attended the school from 2022 until his death in 2025, is … Read More
Calls Mount for Somerset’s The Newt Hotel to End Herbicide Use in Beloved Gardens Sunday, May 17, 2026 thenewt herbicide glyphosate pollinators biodiversity somerset gardens environment hotel celebrity A growing petition with over 600 signatures is urging The Newt, a luxurious Somerset hotel famed for its sprawling, picturesque gardens and celebrity visitors, to cease using the herbicide glyphosate. Situated between Bruton … Read More
Calls Grow for Somerset's The Newt Hotel to End Herbicide Use in Its Renowned Gardens Sunday, May 17, 2026 thenewt somerset herbicide glyphosate biodiversity pollinators bees conservation environment gardens A petition demanding that The Newt, an exclusive Somerset hotel favored by celebrities, immediately halt the use of glyphosate herbicide in its expansive and picturesque gardens has rapidly surpassed 600 signatures. Nestled … Read More
Enchanting Snowdrop Walk Just Under Two Hours from Bath Feels Straight Out of a Jane Austen Novel Monday, February 16, 2026 snowdrops blenheim cotswolds walking bath gardens heritage janeausten winter family As February’s gray skies linger, a special walk in the Cotswolds offers a welcome burst of natural beauty and fresh spring promise—just 1 hour and 40 minutes from Bath. While winter walks often feel bleak with dormant trees … Read More