South West’s Lydford Gorge: A Woodland Wonderland That Feels Worlds Away Saturday, September 20, 2025 lydford devon nationaltrust gorge waterfalls hiking nature trails rainforest wildlife Nestled in the heart of Devon lies Lydford Gorge, the South West’s deepest river gorge, where a magical 3-meter high waterfall awaits visitors. Stepping into this lush, vibrant landscape is like being transported to a … Read More
Longleat Mourns Beloved Red Panda Lionel Wednesday, September 17, 2025 longleat redpanda lionel conservation breeding international wildlife endangered keeper cubs Longleat has announced with great sadness the passing of Lionel, one of their cherished red pandas and a firm favourite among visitors. At just eight years old, Lionel’s loss is deeply felt by the Longleat family and all who … Read More
Crucial Conservation Work Leads to Temporary Access Restrictions at Iron Age Worlebury Camp Hillfort Tuesday, September 16, 2025 worlebury woods conservation archaeology hillfort access preservation heritage northsomerset wildlife From Monday 22 to Friday 26 September, several Public Rights of Way through Weston Woods will be temporarily closed as North Somerset Council carries out essential conservation work at Worlebury Camp Hillfort. This Iron Age … Read More
Hedgehog Rescue Charity Saved from Closure, But Future Remains Uncertain Saturday, September 13, 2025 hedgehogs rescue charity fundraising somerset volunteers wildlife conservation donations crisis Prickles Hedgehog Rescue, a charity dedicated to saving hedgehogs in the Somerset area, has been given a lifeline after facing potential closure. Based in Cheddar, Prickles has spent nearly two decades rescuing and … Read More
Dorset Beach Closed as Natural ‘Re-wilding’ Begins with Removal of Old Sea Defences Friday, September 5, 2025 studland coastalerosion rewilding natureconservation nationaltrust habitatrestoration climatechange dorset seadefences wildlife Work is set to begin on removing aging sea defences at Studland Beach, Dorset, allowing nature to reclaim and shape the coastline. The National Trust is leading this final phase of a five-year project focused on re-wilding … Read More
Controversial Supported Housing Development on Bath’s Rare Tufa Field to Cost Council £10 Million Friday, September 5, 2025 tufa wildlife housing autism supportedliving conservation council bath development controversy Bath and North East Somerset Council is poised to approve a £10.122 million investment in a contentious housing project set within a unique natural habitat in Bath. The development will create 16 supported homes for … Read More