Are we going to see thunderstorms across the West Country this week?

Are we going to see thunderstorms this week?

Comet NEOWISE in the West Country night sky

Comet NEOWISE in the night sky

15 acres of wildflower meadows have come into bloom as part of the re-wilding project.

Heligan wildflowers burst into bloom

The National Park Authority says the situation on parts of Dartmoor has become "unsustainable".

Human waste from illegal campers prompts wild camping ban

North Somerset follows in the footsteps of Bristol and Bath to hire a private firm to fine people who litter.

On the spot litter fines coming to North Somerset

Bus Gate at Bristol Bridge credit Bristol City Council

Major city centre roads in Bristol have been pedestrianised as part of work to improve air quality

Major Bristol city centre roads pedestrianised to help improve air quality 

This will be the second Cornish beaver release site after the first phase of the project started in 2017.

New beavers to be released in Cornwall

A man who owns Warleigh Weir near Bath wants to have the first stretch of river in the country that is safe for bathing.  Currently only our coastline has designated bathing sites but it is hoped that our rivers could follow.

Could popular wild swimming spot near Bath get bathing water status?

The RSPCA is urging people to dispose of their rubbish responsibly after a young gull died after being found with a wooden kebab skewer through his body in Bristol.

Gull dies after being skewered on kebab stick in Bristol

The Somerset Wildlife Trust has said its work to reverse the decline of nature is under threat after it launched an emergency appeal for funds.

Wildlife Trust's work 'under threat' from Covid-19, Brexit and Ash Dieback

A court order meant the group had to leave the site by 5pm on Tuesday or face eviction.

Illegal campers leave damaged Dartmoor site

A total of 379 particles were found and – though the impact on the sharks’ health is unknown – the researchers say it highlights the “pervasive nature of plastic pollution”.

Microplastic found in sharks off Cornwall coast

A toddler suffered burns to his feet after stepping on a disposable barbecue which was buried on Exmouth beach.

Toddler's feet burned by disposable barbecue on Exmouth beach

People heading to beauty spots are being told to take their rubbish home after face masks, wet wipes and hand sanitiser bottles were found dumped on Weston-super-Mare beach.

Fears over potentially infectious PPE left at beauty spots in Somerset

160720-Extinction Bath banners-Bath Extinction Rebellion 

The group is calling for the government to commit to hitting their emissions targets, and to focus more on environmentally friendly jobs and technology.

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