Kevin McCloud Praises Thriving Somerset Town and Its Independent Spirit Thursday, October 2, 2025 kevinmccloud somerset frome regeneration independentshops granddesigns landscape levels mendiphills rurallife Kevin McCloud, the renowned presenter of Channel 4’s Grand Designs, has spoken warmly about a flourishing Somerset town that embodies a “nice, slow casserole” of growth. Having spent around 30 years living in the county, … Read More
Campaign to Designate Somerset Levels as National Landscape Gains Momentum Wednesday, April 30, 2025 somerset levels landscape national conservation preservation environment designation protection campaign A recent call from Somerset councillor Henry Hobhouse to designate the Somerset Levels as the UK’s newest national landscape has ignited discussions on preservation and protection. The Levels, boasting the largest … Read More
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