BBC News – Sick hedgehog from Cheddar sheds fur and prickles

A hedgehog that has shed its fur and prickles because of an infection is being cared for at a rescue centre in Cheddar. A hedgehog that has shed its fur and prickles because of an infection is being cared for at a rescue centre in Cheddar. Pumpkin was taken to Prickles Hedgehog Rescue with swollen legs but later lost his fur and prickles. Staff at the centre plan to care for the creature until he has re-grown his spines to ensure he is not left vulnerable to predators. The hedgehog will be released back to the wild in spring. Click here to watch the video

BBC – Things To Do: Apple Day at Barrington Court, Ilminster. Sunday 26 October

Join us for a day of picking, pressing, identifying and tasting – why not bring your own ‘mystery’ apples? There will be apple games and orchard walks, something for all the family. Apple day is Barrington Court’s celebration of all things ‘apple’. Sunday 26 October, Barrington Court – National Trust, Near Ilminster 11:00–16:30. Suitable for any age. BBC – Things To Do: Apple Day: Click for more information