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
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
Rare Pine Marten Spotted in Somerset After 100 Years, Captured on Camera Thursday, September 25, 2025 pinemarten somerset wildlife conservation mendiphills reintroduction nature biodiversity mustelid sighting In an extraordinary wildlife sighting, a pine marten—absent from Somerset for over a century—has been captured on camera in the Mendip Hills. The footage was taken by A Patch Wilder, a conservation project dedicated to … Read More