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Joe and Robert are thrilled with their energy-efficient home in Weston. Picture: Keepmoat

How an eco-friendly new home in Weston cut couple’s bills by £100 a month

A SOMERSET couple say they have halved their energy bills – despite moving to a bigger house – thanks…

Somerset has been hit by serious flooding in recent months. Picture: Jason Bryant

Drop-in events for residents to have their say over flooding in Somerset

PEOPLE can find out more about measures to combat flooding in Somerset – and give their thoughts on the…

Somerset Wildlife Trust is hoping the pair will welcome more owlets soon Pictures: Somerset Wildlife Trust

Popular Somerset barn owls return to snuggle up for Valentine’s Day

TWO famous Somerset lovebirds have shacked up to celebrate Valentine’s Day together. The two owls – Finn and Trude -…

The Celebration Mile project in Bridgwater has caused a lot of disruption on the roads. Picture: Bridgwater Town Deal

Find out more about Celebration Mile at Bridgwater event – as fresh road closure begins

THE Celebration Mile will be the topic of a breakfast in Bridgwater this month – as another road closure…

The woods will see unrestricted access at weekends while the work takes place Picture: North Somerset Council

Weston Woods paths to close for three weeks to clear diseased trees

VISITORS to Weston Woods will see restricted access over the next three weeks as North Somerset Council fells diseased…

The Reuse Shop has opened since its closure in 2023 Picture: Somerset Council

Taunton’s Reuse Shop reopens at recycling centre

A SHOP that promotes reuse by stopping items that still have life from being recycled or thrown out has…

The six-week campaign launcher earlier this week Picture: Somerset Council

Households urged to recycle metal packaging across Somerset

HOUSEHOLDS across Somerset are being urged to recycle items such as food and drink cans as part of a…

Matthew Butler (left) and Josh Parker (right) Picture: Butler & Parker Garden Design

Somerset gardener helps create garden of the future for Chelsea Flower Show

A CHARD-based gardener is co-designing the ‘Garden of the Future’ for this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower…

The three birds were caught on camera last month Picture: Somerset Wildlife Trust

Rare sight as Bitterns captured on camera at Somerset Levels

THREE Bitterns were spotted “sizing each other up” ahead of mating season on a hidden wildlife camera at the Somerset…

The Yeo Valley Organic Garden will be a feast of snowdrops! Picture: Yeo Valley Organic Garden

Yeo Valley Organic Garden opening early for Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival

THE Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival is reaching Blagdon this month – at a renowned organic garden. Snowdrop lovers will be…