Bristol Airport’s Old Fire Hoses Repurposed into Enrichment Gear for Zoo Animals Tuesday, October 21, 2025 bristol airport firehose enrichment zoo sustainability recycling animals conservation partnership At Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in North Somerset, animals like Andean bears and otters are finding new ways to play and forage – all thanks to an innovative partnership with Bristol Airport. Over the past eight years, fire hoses that … Read More
Community Unites to Combat Litter with New Carpentry-Made Stations and Spirit Tuesday, October 21, 2025 wichelstowe community litter environment sustainability volunteerism carpentry greenspaces partnership conservation Wichelstowe residents are taking a proactive role in preserving their community’s natural beauty with the introduction of two new litter-picking stations. Strategically located by the pond north of West Wichel and near the … Read More
Boater Family Seeks Permission for Unique Off-Grid Home by Kennet & Avon Canal Tuesday, October 21, 2025 boating offgrid sustainability canal bath planning renewableenergy housing community environment A Bath family who have lived off-grid on a barge for 16 years are seeking planning permission to build a distinctive four-bedroom home beside the Kennet & Avon Canal, near Folly Footbridge. Their proposal, which the … Read More
Parking Permit Prices in Bath Set for Significant Increase Under New Council Plans Sunday, October 19, 2025 bath parking permit emissions sustainability vehiclesize rpz visionzero consultation transport Bath and North East Somerset Council has unveiled plans to increase the cost of parking permits by up to 20%, alongside introducing fees linked to vehicle size and emissions. The proposed changes, announced on Friday, October … Read More
Model Daisy Lowe Embraces Sustainable Living with Somerset Eco-Home Project Sunday, October 19, 2025 daisylowe sustainability somerset ecohome offgrid fashion motherhood selfcare renault electricvehicle Model and author Daisy Lowe has embarked on an exciting new chapter by planning an eco-friendly home in Somerset, where she intends to live ‘off-grid’ with her family. The 35-year-old recently relocated to the peaceful … Read More
North Somerset Unveils Ambitious Plan for 24,495 New Homes Amid Local Opposition Sunday, October 19, 2025 northsomerset housing development infrastructure localplan environment greenbelt consultation sustainability community North Somerset Council is set to launch a public consultation on its updated Local Plan, outlining proposals for nearly 25,000 new homes, alongside job creation and key infrastructure developments over the next 15 years. The … Read More