Somerset River Restoration Project Revives Wildlife and Landscape Tuesday, September 30, 2025 restoration rivers somerset nationaltrust biodiversity flooding wildlife reforestation conservation collaboration A groundbreaking river restoration project at Somerset’s Holnicote Estate has achieved remarkable success in transforming landscapes, reviving wildlife habitats, and enhancing flood protection, earning the National Trust a … Read More
‘Unspoilt’ South West Seaside Village Outshines UK’s Prettiest Town for Local Businesses Sunday, September 28, 2025 budleighsalterton devon seaside jurassiccoast tourism nature walks wildlife localbusinesses beaches The South West of England is renowned for its stunning coastal villages, and among them, Budleigh Salterton has emerged as a standout destination. Although Clovelly often claims the title of Devon’s prettiest town, Budleigh … 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
Community Fights to Save Historic Land Owned by Glastonbury’s Beloved ‘Egg Man’ Thursday, September 25, 2025 glastonbury wilfpeddle heritage conservation community orchard fundraising auction development wildlife A passionate group of Glastonbury locals is rallying to purchase and preserve a cherished parcel of historic land once owned by the renowned ‘egg man,’ Wilf Peddle, who passed away in June 2024. The land, located off Selwood … Read More
Dorset’s Middle Beach Transforms Into Unexpected Seasonal Attraction Monday, September 22, 2025 coast erosion restoration nationaltrust studland beach climatechange wildlife conservation dorset At Middle Beach in Studland, Dorset, the removal of old sea defences has unexpectedly turned into a popular out-of-season spectacle. Since early September, heavy machinery has been dismantling failing coastal structures in a … Read More
Lydford Gorge: South West's Enchanting Woodland Escape Saturday, September 20, 2025 lydford devon gorge waterfall nature hiking nationaltrust wildlife trails adventure Nestled in Devon, not far from Tavistock, Lydford Gorge is the South West’s deepest river gorge and home to a stunning 3-meter-high waterfall. On my recent visit, the lush woodland trail transported me to what felt like … Read More