Riverside Meadow in Frome Secured Through Community Effort Wednesday, July 2, 2025 frome meadow conservation riverside community crowdfunding biodiversity environment wildlife preservation The beautiful Adderwell Water Meadow, a 3.5-acre riverside green space along the River Frome, has been successfully preserved thanks to an inspiring community crowdfunding effort that raised over £37,000. The Frome Town … Read More
Explore Somerset’s Iconic Nature Reserves Without a Car: New ‘Step, Ride, Thrive’ Initiative Launched Wednesday, July 2, 2025 somerset naturereserves avalonmarshes publictransport conservation peatrestoration activetravel community wildlife accessibility sport A groundbreaking initiative is making it easier than ever to visit the stunning nature reserves of the Somerset Levels without relying on a car. Running until March 2026, the ‘Step, Ride, Thrive’ project enhances transport … Read More
Year of the Peregrine: Record Falcon Rescues and Releases in Somerset Tuesday, July 1, 2025 peregrine falcons wildlife rescue rehabilitation conservation somerset releases juvenile birdwatching Secret World Wildlife Rescue, a dedicated wildlife charity based in East Huntspill, Somerset, is celebrating an extraordinary year of rescuing Peregrine Falcons. In 2025, the organisation successfully rescued, rehabilitated, … Read More
BBC Countryfile Launches 2026 Calendar Photo Competition, Fans React with Excitement Sunday, June 29, 2025 countryfile bbc photography calendar wildlife uk competition nature johncraven charity Countryfile fans were thrilled on Sunday night (June 29) as host John Craven officially announced that submissions are now open for the Countryfile Calendar 2026. This beloved annual photography competition has been a … Read More
Somerset Ranks Second Worst in UK for Illegal Fox Persecution, New Report Finds Sunday, June 29, 2025 somerset fox hunting persecution wildlife protectthewild hunts trailhunting legislation poaching A recent report has identified Somerset as the second worst county in England and Wales for illegal fox persecution, shedding light on the alarming scale of unlawful hunting across the countryside. The 2024/25 season report … Read More
Five Men Charged with Poaching Near Stonehenge Tuesday, June 24, 2025 poaching stonehenge wiltshire nightpoaching arrests hunting crime court cholderton wildlife Five men have been charged in connection with a poaching incident near Stonehenge. On the night of January 29, a group of camouflaged individuals accompanied by dogs were spotted in a field near Cholderton, close to Amesbury. … Read More