E-scooter trials in Taunton, Minehead and Yeovil suddenly halted
E-SCOOTERS are not available in Taunton, Minehead and Yeovil, after a trial was halted suddenly. The schemes, which see people…
Somerset pair named young organic growers of the year
TWO innovative Somerset growers have won a prestigious national award for their efforts in the fields. Adam Beer and Rita…
Sharing, recycling and getting outside: Great Big Green Week in Frome
A FORAGING walk at Rodden Nature Reserve, pond dipping and discussions surrounding the impacts of fast fashion were just…
Plan for 60-bed hotel and eco-friendly services off A303 at West Camel submitted
A 60-BED hotel, farm shop, restaurant and electric vehicle charging station are at the heart of plans for new…
“We are devastated” Campaigners in shock as Somerset ‘mega quarry’ application gets the go-ahead
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to re-open Westdown quarry near Frome has been approved. The site, next door to the ancient Asham…
Celebrate nature, make a difference – and pick up a free ice cream in Frome
FROME’s Great Big Green Week is almost upon us which will see a range of activities take place…
Around 200 properties without water after burst water main in Henstridge
AROUND 200 properties in a Somerset village have been left without water due to a burst water main -…
Well-used Taunton footbridge set to be replaced – and widened for cyclists
A FOOTBRIDGE over the River Tone in Taunton is set to be replaced in a bid to improve accessibility. The…
Yeovil Country Park handed prestigious accolade – for the fourth time
YEOVIL Country Park has been awarded a prestigious national award. The park has achieved the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Southwest…
Bank holiday recycling and rubbish collections in Somerset: Check yours
RUBBISH and recycling collections will be delayed due to the upcoming bank holiday. Somerset Council has confirmed there will be…
