New activity lake in the Mendip Hills gets the go-ahead
A NEW activity lake is to be developed in the Mendip Hills. Mendip Adventure, which runs the Mendip Activity Centre,…
Somerset recycling and reuse groups handed £50,000 to reduce waste
MORE than £50,000 has been handed to Somerset groups dedicated to reducing waste. The money has come from the Waste…
New tree trail opens in North Somerset woods
A NEW tree trail has opened in North Somerset – giving people the chance to enjoy nature on a…
Avalon Marshes hide closed and advice issued as bird flu cases rise in Somerset
DOGS must be kept on leads and any bird remains not on footpaths will be left as bird flu…
Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain across Somerset this weekend
PEOPLE are being urged to check their properties are secure as a weather warning was issued for heavy rain…
Illegal caravan site on ‘special’ Somerset wetland lands owner with £116,000 bill
SOMERSET caravan site owner John Holland has been ordered to pay more than £116,000 after being convicted of converting…
Work underway on final piece of new Wellington nature reserve
WORK is underway to create a 27-hectare nature reserve on the outskirts of Wellington. The project, to link the Trinity…
How a Somerset charity scheme is recycling plastic waste from the sea
A HUB dedicated to recycling plastic waste from the sea has been officially opened in Somerset. The facility has been…
Somerset recycling and reuse project wins award recognised around the world
A SOMERSET scheme that helps people recycle and reuse electrical and electronic items has scooped a top international award. The…
King of Wessex Gap bridged as part of Strawberry Line extension
THE King of Wessex Gap has been bridged! Volunteers and locals gathered to celebrate the achievement on Friday (November 14)…
