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A school waste education program in Somerset has now reached 71,000 children across 500 visits, teaching kids how to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Parents say their children are coming home and teaching the family about better environmental habits.
A water company is reviving a centuries-old farming technique to transform sparse hedgerows into thriving habitats for endangered birds and hedgehogs. The two-year project at a protected Somerset reservoir proves old methods can solve modern conservation challenges.
A two-year-old dachshund who bolted onto the M4 motorway during her family's house move was rescued 36 hours later, thanks to volunteer drone pilots who worked through the night. The heartwarming reunion shows how strangers can unite to save a life.
Somerset just approved the first phase of a ring road around Britain's biggest electric vehicle battery factory, bringing the £4.4 billion project one step closer to creating thousands of green jobs. Construction on the road begins soon, with pedestrian and cycling paths connecting neighboring villages.
Britain's biggest electric vehicle battery factory just hit a massive construction milestone, using the same amount of British steel as Wembley Stadium. The Somerset gigafactory will create 4,000 jobs and power the UK's clean energy future.
A former dairy farm in England transformed into a wildlife sanctuary has seen bird species jump from 67 to 94 in just three years. The results show how quickly nature can recover when given the chance.
A British dairy company turned its employees into wildlife detectives, sparking a community-wide passion for spotting rare species. Now locals are documenting everything from dung beetles to barn owls in their own backyards.
A Somerset pub landlord who opened his doors to traumatized children after a deadly coach crash is among 11 people from western England honored by the King. Their stories prove everyday heroes are quietly changing lives in their communities.
Hard work is paying off for two Somerset Hills students who earned top academic honors this spring. Their achievement highlights the dedication it takes to maintain excellence while balancing college life.
A deer that fell through ice in a Somerset County canal got a second chance at life thanks to quick-thinking firefighters who launched an inflatable raft to reach the frightened animal. The uninjured deer ran back into the wild moments after being rescued.
A weekend metal detector hobby led Kevin Minto to discover a unique Roman gold ring weighing 48 grams, featuring the goddess Victoria. The treasure, acquired for £78,010, is the only one of its kind in Britain.
A two-year-old dachshund who escaped onto the M4 motorway during a family move was found safe after volunteers used thermal drones to track her through the night. The 36-hour search became a community effort that ended with an emotional reunion.
A new rapid apprenticeship program will train 1,600 workers for the UK's biggest electric vehicle battery factory in just weeks instead of years. The Somerset gigafactory opens in 2027 and promises 4,000 jobs plus £700 million in annual economic value.
Scientists discovered ancient dog bones in a Somerset cave, proving humans and dogs have been companions for over 14,000 years. The discovery pushes back Britain's earliest evidence of dog domestication by 5,000 years.
Over 275 students, staff, and family members packed a Somerset Patriots game to celebrate student achievement in career and technical education. SkillsUSA medal winners took the field for recognition before cheering on their team to victory.
A tiny jawbone found in a Somerset cave has rewritten the story of humanity's oldest friendship. Scientists discovered that dogs and humans lived closely together 15,000 years ago, thousands of years before we thought.
Dr. masharu's Museum of Edible Earth showcases 600 edible soils from 44 countries, challenging what we think we know about dirt. The interactive exhibit at London's Somerset House lets visitors safely sample soil from around the world.
The Mumbai Indians cricket franchise just became the first team of its kind to play 300 Twenty20 matches, joining an exclusive club that includes only Pakistan's national team and England's Somerset county side. This milestone celebrates nearly two decades of sustained excellence in the world's most popular cricket league.
A tiny fox cub found beside his mother after a fatal car accident is making a remarkable recovery at a wildlife rescue center in Somerset. Within days, the frightened orphan transformed into a curious, confident youngster headed back to the wild.
A tiger rescued from illegal traffickers in 2019 just received lifesaving dental care at a UK zoo. Aqua can now eat normally again after specialists performed a two-hour root canal on his massive canine teeth.
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