https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/urbanareas/Recent content in urbanareas on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somersets-2026-japanese-knotweed-hotspots-revealed-now-is-the-time-to-check-your-property/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somersets-2026-japanese-knotweed-hotspots-revealed-now-is-the-time-to-check-your-property/Bath has been identified as the worst hotspot for Japanese knotweed in Somerset during 2026. The historic city, a UNESCO World Heritage site, recorded 162 verified sightings of this invasive plant species so far this year. Known for damaging buildings and lowering property prices, Japanese knotweed remains a serious concern for homeowners. Research by invasive plant specialists Environet highlighted additional hotspots in Portishead (41 sightings), Clevedon (30), Keynsham (25), and Weston-super-Mare (24).