https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/herbicide/Recent content in herbicide on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 17 May 2026 07:40:23 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/calls-grow-for-somersets-the-newt-hotel-to-end-herbicide-use-in-its-renowned-gardens/Sun, 17 May 2026 07:40:23 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/calls-grow-for-somersets-the-newt-hotel-to-end-herbicide-use-in-its-renowned-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 between Bruton and Castle Cary, The Newt is celebrated not only for hosting the global rich and famous but also for its award-winning gardens that span over 30 acres, complemented by hundreds of acres of woodland and farmland. However, environmental campaigners warn that the continued use of glyphosate threatens vital pollinators such as bees, which play a critical role in sustaining the estate’s rich biodiversity.