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Changes are coming to bin and recycling collections in North Somerset. Picture: NSEC

Three-weekly bin collections coming to North Somerset – but does it increase recycling?

BIN collections will become three-weekly in North Somerset from next year – saving an estimated £1.1 million. The move, unanimously…

Plans to extend the restaurant at Monkton Elm Garden Centre are part of a larger long-term scheme. Picture: Pleydell Smithyman/Somerset Council

Restaurant expansion plan part of ‘masterplan’ for Monkton Elm Garden Centre

A LANDMARK Taunton garden centre is set to expand its restaurant – as part of a major renovation project…

Award-winning children’s author Lauren Child visiting a school who applied for free Woodland Trust trees

More than 10,000 free trees planted in Somerset – how to get yours

TREES form a major part of the UK’s journey towards net zero. And schools, sports clubs and community groups are…

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Somerset gardener’s topiary lands him national recognition  

A SOMERSET gardener has been recognised in a top national gardening competition for his eye-catching topiary. Hugh Johnson,…

The garden is sponsored by Queen's College in Taunton

Memory garden set for St Margaret’s Hospice after show displays

A MEMORY garden designed for a Taunton-based hospice is being showcased at shows. The St Margaret’s Hospice Therapeutic Memory Garden…

The Duchess of Edinburgh at the Yeo Valley organic garden

Duchess of Edinburgh gets an organic education during Somerset visit

ORGANIC food, learning and gardening were on the agenda for a royal visit to Somerset. The Duchess of Edinburgh was…

Lower Farm House, in North Cheriton, near Templecombe

Swimming pool and padel court plan for North Cheriton house

A SWIMMING pool and a padel court could be built at a house in North Cheriton. The scheme, for Lower…

Woolaway homes in Rochester Road, Taunton. Picture: Google

Contractor appointed to build new homes in Taunton Woolaway replacement project

A CONTRACTOR has been appointed to build more than 50 sustainable homes to replace aging council houses in Taunton. The…

The plans would see a two-storey extension built to the rear of 60 High Street, Wincanton. Picture: Lendel Stephens/Somerset Council

Extension plan for Wincanton house branded “monstrous carbuncle” by neighbour

A PROPOSED extension to a Wincanton property has been branded a “monstrous carbuncle” by one neighbour. The plans, for the…

Glastonbury is among the Somerset locations to be named as finalists in the Britain in Bloom contest. Picture: Somerset Leveller

Three Somerset towns and villages up for 2024 Britain in Bloom awards

THREE Somerset groups have been named as finalists in the 2024 Britain in Bloom competition. Cannington, Glastonbury and Yeovil have…