‘Raw anger’ at Bristol Airport plan to ‘steal’ part of unique common Tuesday, March 3, 2026 bristolairport feltoncommon expansion naturereserve community conservation runway skylarks planning commons Bristol Airport’s proposal to expand its runway and increase passenger capacity has sparked “raw anger” among local residents and councillors, as it threatens to encroach upon Felton Common, a rare and cherished nature … Read More
200 New Homes Greenlit Near A303 in Somerset Following Public Vote Sunday, January 18, 2026 somerset ilchester housing a303 development planning affordablehousing community naturereserve section106 Plans for up to 200 new homes near the A303 in Somerset have officially been approved, nearly a year after councillors voted in favour of the development. The project, located near Ilchester, is spearheaded by the Young … Read More
200 New Homes Approved Near A303 in Somerset After Year-Long Planning Process Sunday, January 18, 2026 somerset ilchester housing development planning affordablehousing naturereserve infrastructure community section106 Plans to build up to 200 new homes near the A303 in Somerset have been officially approved, almost a year after local councillors voted in favour of the development. The site, near Ilchester, has been farmed by the Young … Read More
New Nature Reserve Established Along Somerset's Strawberry Line Cycling Route Sunday, January 11, 2026 strawberryline somerest cycling naturereserve biodiversity conservation wildlife community accessibility volunteering A new nature reserve, Hollybrook, is being developed as part of the Strawberry Line—a key walking and cycling route stretching across rural Somerset. This exciting addition aims to enhance local biodiversity while providing a … Read More
Man Found Dead Following Campervan Fire at South West Nature Reserve Saturday, October 18, 2025 campervan fire bristol death investigation hengrove police fatality naturereserve emergency A tragic discovery was made early Saturday morning, October 18, at Hengrove Mounds Nature Reserve in Bristol, where a campervan fire led to the death of a man. Avon and Somerset Police were alerted by the fire service at 7:23 … Read More
Idyllic South West Nature Reserve Balances Wildlife and Visitors Sunday, August 24, 2025 kingcombe naturereserve dorsetwildlife conservation wildlife butterflies flora farming trails ecotourism Kingcombe Nature Reserve is a shining example of harmony—balancing the needs of wildlife, visitors, farming, and holiday homes within its picturesque grounds. Managed expertly by the Dorset Wildlife Trust, this reserve … Read More