Nature

A total of 46 volunteers joined the Halloween clean-up in Minehead.

Underpants and games console among bizarre finds in Halloween beach clean

Jeff Acreman won the adult category of CPRE Somerset's photography competition with an image of a kingfisher turning a fish

Jeff Acreman won the adult category of CPRE Somerset's photography competition with an image of a kingfisher turning a fish

Somerset photographer wins CPRE competition with kingfisher image

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The Bishop's Palace and Gardens

Residents, local organisations and partners came together to plant a new community orchard.

Residents, local organisations and partners came together to plant a new community orchard.

Minehead community orchard takes root with 12 heritage fruit trees

Autumn bulb planting sets the groundwork for early colour across borders and containers come spring.

Autumn bulb planting sets the groundwork for early colour across borders and containers come spring.

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Autumn planting tips to prepare Somerset gardens for spring colour

The ambitious project would create broad strips of woodland beside two of the county's rivers.

The ambitious project would create broad strips of woodland beside two of the county's rivers.

Ambitious 20km woodland plan could transform Somerset rivers

Over 2,500 people are expected to attend this year’s Exmoor Dark Skies Festival

Over 2,500 people are expected to attend this year’s Exmoor Dark Skies Festival

Exmoor National Park

Exmoor Dark Skies Festival returns with more than 80 events for stargazers

A Roe deer being assessed in the Diagnostic Suite

A Roe deer being assessed in the Diagnostic Suite

Animal conservation

Inside the new £70,000 facility helping Somerset's injured wildlife survive

While still rare, health officials are starting to detect them more often, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

While still rare, health officials are starting to detect them more often, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Disease-carrying ticks surviving into adulthood in UK due to heatwaves

The phenomenon, a type of high-altitude electrical discharge, was captured on camera in one of the clearest recordings to date.

The phenomenon, a type of high-altitude electrical discharge, was captured on camera in one of the clearest recordings to date.

Watch as 'red sprite' explodes above thunderstorm in rare phenomenon

Action Against Foxhunting protest outside the full council meeting in Bridgwater

Action Against Foxhunting protest outside the full council meeting in Bridgwater

Avon and Somerset Police

Somerset protesters demand tougher council stance on fox and stag hunting

Volunteer co-ordinator James Adams at Muchelney Abbey in the Somerset Levels

Volunteer co-ordinator James Adams at Muchelney Abbey in the Somerset Levels

Somerset volunteers revive centuries-old tradition to protect threatened bees

Trish Caller: Finding a sense of beauty in the green spaces of grief

Two beavers released at Holnicote on Exmoor groom each other in footage captured by a trail camera

Two beavers released at Holnicote on Exmoor groom each other in footage captured by a trail camera

Two beavers released in Somerset seemingly form a pair

Pest control experts say that wasps become more aggressive at this time of year because their food supply begins to run out

Pest control experts say that wasps become more aggressive at this time of year because their food supply begins to run out

Homeowners warned of increase in 'aggressive' wasps this month and what not to do

Yellow-legged Asian Hornet in flight

Yellow-legged Asian Hornet in flight

Asian hornets found in Somerset for first time prompting 'rapid response'

The amazing bird was snapped at the weekend by a keen-eyed photographer from Bridgwater.

The amazing bird was snapped at the weekend by a keen-eyed photographer from Bridgwater.

Extremely rare bird caught on camera in Somerset - one of only six in the county

Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.

Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.

Thousands of mating spiders are set to invade UK homes this month

A Red Kite was photographed above Maunsel Lock on the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

A Red Kite was photographed above Maunsel Lock on the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.

Bird once ‘on the brink of extinction’ spotted in Somerset countryside

Somerset Council

'We need to be proactive not reactive when it comes to extreme weather'

The lunar eclipse will be visible all over the UK in the coming days

The lunar eclipse will be visible all over the UK in the coming days

What time the lunar eclipse will be visible in the UK this week and how to watch

Orphaned Tinkerbell, being cared for at Exmoor Pony Centre.

Orphaned Tinkerbell, being cared for at Exmoor Pony Centre.

Exmoor Pony Centre rescues orphaned 'wild' foal Tinkerbell

Aerial view of Holnicote Estate in Somerset, showing how wetland management has helped protect the surrounding habitat.

Aerial view of Holnicote Estate in Somerset, showing how wetland management has helped protect the surrounding habitat.

Pioneering Somerset project has protected landscape from drought

A lunar eclipse will be visible from the UK in the coming weeks - see when

A lunar eclipse will be visible from the UK in the coming weeks - see when

When to see upcoming lunar eclipse in the UK after solar eclipse dazzles skies

The Well Woman Walks are being held at Shapwick Moor Nature Reserve, near Glastonbury

The Well Woman Walks are being held at Shapwick Moor Nature Reserve, near Glastonbury

Nature reserve near Glastonbury launches wellbeing walks for women

Only a few dozen birds are spotted in the UK every year

Only a few dozen birds are spotted in the UK every year

Rare bird spotted at Somerset nature reserve hailed as 'incredible' encounter

The partial solar eclipse in Glastonbury

The partial solar eclipse in Glastonbury

Somerset wowed by solar eclipse as crowds flock to beauty spot - in pictures

The Big Count inspired more than 800 residents in Somerset to record the plants and animals spotted in their gardens, parks, and workplaces

The Big Count inspired more than 800 residents in Somerset to record the plants and animals spotted in their gardens, parks, and workplaces

Nine species recorded for first time in annual Somerset wildlife survey

Planetarium Astronomer Dr Carys Herbert demonstrates wearing Celestron solar eclipse glasses in front of Luke Jerram's 'Mirror Moon' sculpture at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, south east London, ahead of the Solar eclipse on August 12, which will be

Planetarium Astronomer Dr Carys Herbert demonstrates wearing Celestron solar eclipse glasses in front of Luke Jerram's 'Mirror Moon' sculpture at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, south east London, ahead of the Solar eclipse on August 12, which will be

Brits warned over dangerous ‘fake’ eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday

Exmoor National Park.

Exmoor National Park.

Two Somerset beauty spots among UK's best places to see solar eclipse

Exmoor National Park.

Exmoor National Park.

South West location named one of UK's best spots to see astronomical event

Crowcombe Estate has won the 2025 Somerset Otter Award

Crowcombe Estate has won the 2025 Somerset Otter Award

Somerset estate recognised for sustainable land management

Taunton Flower Show

Column: Trish Caller on Taunton's culture of horticulture

The super-rare birds used to be a common sight in England during the Victorian era before going extinct in the UK.

The super-rare birds used to be a common sight in England during the Victorian era before going extinct in the UK.

Exmoor National Park

UK's largest and rarest bird of prey reintroduced in Somerset

The bizarre sight was caught in on camera high above houses.

The bizarre sight was caught in on camera high above houses.

Rare weather phenomenon 'like a Hollywood disaster film' spotted over Somerset

CCTV from the Two Moors Pine Marten Project captured a family of pine martens in Exmoor.

CCTV from the Two Moors Pine Marten Project captured a family of pine martens in Exmoor.

Super-rare pine martens caught on camera in Exmoor

Animals at Cosy Cuddle Farm (not pictured), located in the Somerset countryside near Wellington, offers visitors a peaceful escape

Animals at Cosy Cuddle Farm (not pictured), located in the Somerset countryside near Wellington, offers visitors a peaceful escape

New animal experience in Somerset offers visitors chance to unwind

The town ranger said:

The town ranger said:

Rare kingfisher bird flies into woman's hand in middle of Somerset town

Green Focus: Discover the delights of this secret garden in Somerset

The rare night heron captured on camera in Somerset.

The rare night heron captured on camera in Somerset.

'Too rare to map' - super rare bird caught on camera at Somerset estate

Clinton Rogers column: Overzealous hedge-cutting rules and common sense

Urban fallow deer exploring a residential neighbourhood at night.

Urban fallow deer exploring a residential neighbourhood at night.

Capture Somerset’s wild side as nature photography contest returns

A view of a Meteor Shower and the Milky Way with a pine tree forest

A view of a Meteor Shower and the Milky Way with a pine tree forest

Solar eclipse and shooting stars on same night in rare double spectacle this summer

A sleepy meerkat stretches out in the sand for a lazy midday nap.

A sleepy meerkat stretches out in the sand for a lazy midday nap.

Animal conservation

We visited Somerset’s mini-zoo - hidden inside an old BBC radio station

Work near junction 26 of the M5 has stopped due to the presence of Dormice

Work near junction 26 of the M5 has stopped due to the presence of Dormice

Clinton Rogers: 'How far should we go to protect wildlife?'

A number of birds released this year will be fitted with satellite tags, allowing conservationists to track their migration routes.

A number of birds released this year will be fitted with satellite tags, allowing conservationists to track their migration routes.

Animal conservation

Somerset estate helps bring turtle doves back from the brink

A wild burst of colour at Maidenbrook Country Park

A wild burst of colour at Maidenbrook Country Park

Kaleidoscope of colours at Maidenbrook Country Park

The event will showcase the special flora of the Quantock Hills National Landscape

The event will showcase the special flora of the Quantock Hills National Landscape

Art exhibition to showcase botanical beauty of Quantock Hills

The Strawberry Moon will appear over the UK in the coming week week

The Strawberry Moon will appear over the UK in the coming week week

Strawberry Moon to light up the night sky over Somerset - when to see it

A warning has been issued to beachgoers that removing natural materials like sand and stones from beaches is illegal

A warning has been issued to beachgoers that removing natural materials like sand and stones from beaches is illegal

Is it illegal to take pebbles from the beach? What the law says

Mosquitoes could 'surge' in the UK soon due to recent weather conditions

Mosquitoes could 'surge' in the UK soon due to recent weather conditions

'Surge in mosquitoes' could hit the UK soon as warning over bites issued

Local councillor Charlotte Lowe said she “can’t fathom” how the boy ended up in the crocodile enclosure.

Local councillor Charlotte Lowe said she “can’t fathom” how the boy ended up in the crocodile enclosure.

Wife of zoo owner jumped into crocodile enclosure to save child from 'serious harm'

Letter: I love watching Taunton's garden birds but cats can be a problem

The baby chicks need to be hand-fed every 15 minutes by wildlife care assistants.

The baby chicks need to be hand-fed every 15 minutes by wildlife care assistants.

Adorable video of wren chicks being fed at wildlife centre