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Trains will not stop at Crewkerne from Monday due to dry spell

TRAINS will not stop at Crewkerne from tomorrow (July 28), it has been confirmed, due to the ground drying…

Examples of WholeHouse properties, like those set to be built in Merriott

Somerset housing development will use groundbreaking eco-friendly techniques

A 39-HOME affordable housing development in a Somerset village is set to utilise the latest eco-friendly technology in a…

Prince Consort Gardens, in Weston-super-Mare, has been handed a Green Flag Award. Picture: North Somerset Council

Four North Somerset parks ranked among the best in the country: Here’s where

FOUR North Somerset parks have been awarded prestigious awards recognising ‘exceptional quality, outstanding management and excellent visitor facilities’. Abbots Pool…

Young Somerset writers urged to highlight the importance of food recycling

ASPIRING young storytellers are being urged to get their creative juices flowing for a new competition. Somerset Council and SUEZ…

One lane of Herluin Way in Weston will be closed during the tree work. Picture: Google

Warning to drivers ahead of work to trim trees on busy Weston route

DRIVERS are being urged to avoid using a busy road in Weston-super-Mare next week during work to trim trees…

The baby beaver - known as a kit - was caught on camera at Heal Somerset, between Bruton and Frome. Picture: Heal Somerset

Watch: Baby beaver is evidence of breeding at Somerset rewilding project

A REWILDING project between Frome and Bruton is celebrating after a landmark event – the first confirmed birth of…

Temperatures are set to hit 31C in Somerset this weekend. Picture: Met Office

Temperatures in Somerset set to hit 31C this weekend as fresh heatwave hits

TEMPERTURES look set to hit 30C in Somerset this week – as the UK endures another heatwave. The Met Office…

The water meadow with some of its new owners Picture: Frome Town Council

Frome wildlife haven now in public ownership – and saved from development

THE FUTURE of Adderwell Water Meadow in Frome has been secured following the success of a crowdfunding campaign. Fears that…

The islands have been installed at Bridgwater Docks. Pictures: Somerset Council

New islands at Bridgwater Docks aim to boost wildlife and create cleaner water

BRIDGWATER residents may have spotted some new additions to the town docks recently. A number of ‘floating ecosystems’ have been…

Get your bins out early – Somerset crews will be out at 6am to beat the heat!

SOMERSET households expecting a rubbish and recycling collection on Friday (June 20) are being warned crews will be out…