The Latest Breaking News from Somerset

England turns unused wastewater tank into floating wetland with 3,296 plants

An unused wastewater tank in Somerset, England, has been repurposed as a floating wetland designed to improve water quality and create habitat for wildlife. In May 2026, Biomatrix Water worked with YTL Construction UK to install 275 square metres of floating wetlands at Cheddar Water Recycling Centre for Wessex Water.…

The Times of India · 3h ago

Koos Bekker’s company controls 2,700 acres in Somerset, employs 650 locals as expansion sparks debate

In 2013, Koos Bekker's acquisition of Hadspen House sparked a transformative expansion into The Newt in Somerset, encompassing over 2,700 acres. This growth has generated local employment and attracted visitors, yet opinions remain divided. Many residents welcome the job opportunities, while others voice concerns about the estate's impact on community…

The Times of India · Oct 13

England fast-track teenage star Thomas Rew for Australia white-ball tour

Eighteen-year-old Thomas Rew has earned a maiden England call-up while Bethell returns from knee issue for Australia tour

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13

William to launch emergency preparedness initiative during Somerset visit

The Prince of Wales will join volunteers and young people taking part in a training exercise.

Evening Standard · Oct 3

Prince William to unveil national plan to ready UK communities for extreme weather

The Prince of Wales will join volunteers and young people taking part in a training exercise

The Independent UK · Oct 3

Somerset family grows same broad bean since 1875; heirloom joins national collection

A broad bean grown by the same Somerset family since 1875 has become part of a national collection of heritage vegetables. Known as Grandfather Bean, the variety has been maintained by the Burge family for around 150 years, with seed passed down through generations. In 2025, it was among 11…

The Times of India · Oct 1

First Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 30 minutes

After taking a break in 2026, the event will return next year on June 23-27 at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset.

The Independent UK · Oct 1

£1M Premium Bond Winner Scoops Jackpot With Bond Bought Just Months Ago

A Somerset saver has won £1 million in NS&I's October 2026 Premium Bonds draw with a bond bought in July, as millions of prizes are distributed nationwide.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1

Man arrested after bomb squad destroys ‘suspicious items’ found at Somerset home

Some 153 properties in and around the property were evacuated during the search

The Independent UK · Oct 1

‘You can taste the land’: the Somerset farmer bringing wildflowers back to cheddar

Tom Calver has sacrificed milk yields to give his cows a more varied diet of plants and believes the result is better cheese and richer farmland

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28