Driver Rescued After Car Crashes Into Trees on A361 Near Frome Sunday, February 22, 2026 rescue firefighters accident vehicle trees somerset a361 emergency road safety A driver was trapped inside a vehicle that veered off the A361 and ended up among trees near Selwood, close to Frome, Somerset. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 21. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue … Read More
Four-Day Closure of A38 in North Somerset for Essential Tree Works Monday, January 5, 2026 a38 ash dieback northsomerset roadclosure trees health environment diversion safety A section of the A38 between Oakridge Lane and Shipham Lane will be closed for four days from Monday, January 12, during the hours of 9am to 3:30pm. This closure is necessary as North Somerset Council undertakes essential … Read More
Somerset Council to Invest Nearly £2.2 Million in Tree Care by 2029 Saturday, December 13, 2025 somerset trees ashdieback council maintenance safety forestry environment disease contract Somerset Council has committed to spending nearly £2.2 million over the next four years to manage and protect the county’s trees, with a strong focus on combating the widespread threat of ash dieback. In accordance with the … Read More
Somerset Council to Invest Nearly £2.2 Million by 2029 to Protect County's Trees Saturday, December 13, 2025 somerset trees ashdieback treemaintenance highways publicsafety councilfunding diseasecontrol forestry contractor Somerset Council has announced plans to spend nearly £2.2 million over the next four years on maintaining and safeguarding the county’s trees, with a strong focus on tackling the devastating ash dieback disease. In compliance … Read More
Shire Horses Lead the Way in Creating Frome’s Largest Community Woodland Saturday, October 25, 2025 frome woodland community shirehorses mokosellars conservation trees heritage outdoor fundraising A new community woodland is beginning to take shape in Frome, promising to become the town’s largest green sanctuary. At the heart of this transformation are two shire horses, Dime and Flynn, working alongside James Foster of … Read More
Veterans Transform Overgrown Woodland into Thriving Orchard at Dunster Tuesday, October 21, 2025 veterans orchard somerset community nationaltrust dunster trees restoration wellbeing outdoors An overlooked patch of woodland in Somerset is being transformed into a blossoming community orchard, thanks to the dedication of military veterans and their families. This inspiring initiative, known as ‘Project Orchard’, is … Read More