MORE than 1,000 ancient woodlands are at risk of damage or destruction from development, the Woodland Trust has warned. Figures from the charity show it is aware of 1,064 ancient woods at risk from housing, infrastructure and other developments.
SOMERSET singer, songwriter and storyteller Reg Meuross writes and sings some of the most heart-aching love songs ever written, performed with depth and spellbinding delivery. Thanks to Music on the Levels, there will be a free concert with Reg
SOMERSET residents have just over three weeks left to have their say over plans for a £100m barrier to prevent flooding in and around Bridgwater. Sedgemoor District Council and the Environment Agency (EA) have put together designs for the project
STAFF, parents and children at a nursery in Bridgwater are celebrating after being awarded an Outstanding rating by Ofsted inspectors. First Class Nurseries in Salmon Parade, which manager Denise Meeks said she was particularly pleased with given
MORE than 3 tonnes of waste has been removed from a site in Glastonbury. Mendip District Council has cleared 3.5 tonnes of waste at Pomparles Bridge as part of an ongoing fly-tipping enforcement campaign. The operation, which took place on January
A TEENAGE birdwatcher who campaigns for greater diversity in the conservation and environmental sectors is to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Bristol. Mya-Rose Craig, 17, will receive the Doctor of Science degree in February
CREME egg fans can pick up an egg-cellent deal at Somerset Aldi stores - starting today. The supermarket chain is cutting the price of creme eggs to 33p in a bid to beat the January blues. The price is 17p below that of rival Tesco (listed at
