Letters from Dutch resident Andrew Hiscock and UK readers propose adopting Netherlands' flood management expertise and innovative housing designs to combat Britain's worsening flooding crisis.
The Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset faces a major delay to 2030, with costs escalating to £35 billion, raising concerns over UK energy security and budget overruns.
A study reveals how extreme flooding in Somerset has dramatically altered bird populations, with some species thriving while others face decline, highlighting the ecological impacts of climate change.
Six beavers have been legally released at two sites on Somerset's Holnicote Estate as part of a National Trust project to restore river systems and wetland habitats.
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A rare red-necked grebe has been sighted at Cheddar Reservoir in Somerset, turning an ordinary winter walk into a special birdwatching event amid vast flocks of waterbirds.
EDF Energy's £700m acoustic deterrent system at Hinkley Point C nuclear plant could save 90% of fish from intake pipes, protecting 44 tonnes annually in Somerset.
Quantock Hills hosts a unique festival celebrating February as the 'Month of Mud', inspired by Anglo-Saxon traditions, with events from muddy hikes to mud-based art workshops.
Emergency pumps deployed in Somerset as campaigners call for urgent upgrades to Northmoor pumping station amid record-breaking rainfall and climate change impacts.
From charming children's events to rowdy adult celebrations, Somerset's wassailing traditions honour apple trees with unique local customs, Morris dancing, and mythical characters.
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Somerset residents are grappling with severe flooding from Storm Chandra, with homes inundated and a major incident declared. Locals and officials highlight the urgent need for improved drainage and government funding to tackle climate-driven extreme weat
Kate and Patrick left unfulfilling London careers to build a Somerset flower farm that now supplies prestigious clients including the Chelsea Flower Show.
On the Somerset Levels, innovative 'paludiculture' sees bulrush harvested for insulation, offering a sustainable future for waterlogged peat and fighting climate change. Discover the novel farming method.
After a 30-year absence, lapwings have returned to nest on the Somerset Levels, a heartening sign for UK wetland conservation. Discover the story of their comeback.
An 18-year-old died after being struck by a car on the M5 in Somerset. He had left an ambulance where paramedics were treating him. The incident is under independent investigation.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves' inheritance tax changes could force thousands of family firms to sell up, risking 208,000 jobs. Learn how this impacts Britain's economic backbone.
