Rare Starved Wood-Sedge Rescued from Threat on Somerset Footpath Wednesday, December 24, 2025 conservation rareplants starvedwoodsedge somerset habitat speciesrecoverytrust wetlands biodiversity mendiphills endangered One of the UK’s rarest plants, the starved wood-sedge, has faced a new threat after it began growing directly on a public footpath in Somerset. Conservationists have intervened swiftly to protect this critically endangered … Read More
Rare Starved Wood-Sedge Rescued from Somerset Footpath Wednesday, December 24, 2025 starvedwood-sedge conservation somerset speciesrecoverytrust rareplants wetlands mendiphills habitatprotection plantpropagation biodiversity Conservationists have acted swiftly to save the starved wood-sedge, one of the UK’s rarest native plants, after it unexpectedly began growing on a public footpath in Somerset. This delicate grass-like species, naturally found … Read More
One of the UK’s Rarest Plants Rescued from Somerset Footpath Wednesday, December 24, 2025 starvedwood-sedge conservation somerset speciesrecoverytrust wetlands rareplants habitatloss mendiphills biodiversity endangered Conservationists have stepped in to protect one of the UK’s rarest plants after it “rather catastrophically decided” to grow on a public footpath, putting it at risk. The starved wood-sedge, a critically rare … Read More
Inside the Stunning New Mendip Hills Retreat Blending Sport and Fine Dining Sunday, November 9, 2025 madswans mendiphills golf padel pickleball dining sustainability ecofriendly cabins leisure sport Nestled amid the scenic Mendip Hills in Somerset, Mad Swans is a groundbreaking countryside retreat that seamlessly merges sport, socializing, and fine dining. Just 40 minutes from Bristol and 30 from Bath, this vibrant new … Read More
Inside Mad Swans: The Mendip Hills Retreat Revolutionizing Sport and Dining Sunday, November 9, 2025 madswans mendiphills golf padel pickleball finedining sustainability leisure hospitality retreat sport Mad Swans, a fresh countryside retreat in Somerset’s picturesque Mendip Hills, is redefining modern leisure by combining sport, socializing, and exceptional dining under one stylish roof. Located just 40 minutes from Bristol … Read More
Kevin McCloud Celebrates Somerset Town's Thriving Independent Spirit and Scenic Beauty Thursday, October 2, 2025 kevinmccloud somerset frome regeneration independentshops thelevels mendiphills rurallife design granddesigns Kevin McCloud, the acclaimed presenter of Channel 4’s Grand Designs, recently shared his admiration for a vibrant Somerset town renowned for its independent shops and steady growth. Having lived in Somerset for nearly 30 … Read More