Mendip9 Dec 2024Wine-bottle snowman towers 26 feet over pubThousands of lights have completely covered the Queen Victoria Inn in Somerset. 9 Dec 2024Somerset4 Dec 2024Councillors cast doubt on plans for 1,700 homesSomerset councillors say they are "minded to refuse" the proposals for Frome.4 Dec 2024Somerset8 Nov 2024'It represents the future,' says butterfly expert The charity has created the 850-metre boundary to keep cows and sheep grazing for a perfect habitat. 8 Nov 2024Somerset25 Aug 2024More than 300 bikers take part in charity rideThe ride across Somerset raises money for an air ambulance charity in memory of a local firefighter.25 Aug 2024England14 Jun 2024Disused quarry to re-open despite objectionsMore than 1,100 campaigners have voiced concerns about the quarry re-opening.14 Jun 2024Somerset1 Mar 2024'I knew Snowdon would be a challenge'A Race up Wales highest mountain in all terrain wheelchairs1 Mar 2024Somerset22 Nov 2023'National Landscapes' is new name for nature sitesAreas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, such as Mendip Hills, will be renamed as 'National Landscapes'.22 Nov 2023Somerset19 Oct 2023Somerset hills to become 'super nature reserve'A stretch of the Mendip Hills will be known as a National Nature Reserve.19 Oct 2023Somerset13 Oct 2023Poachers cause 'extensive damage' to farmlandFarmers in the Mendips say offenders have churned up crop fields, damaged fences and released livestock.13 Oct 2023Somerset