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Tag: Westhay Heath

Posted on May 1, 2018

SOMERSET WILDLIFE TRUST REPORTS NEW RECORD FOR BITTERN ON ITS RESERVES

Bittern. Photo: Tim Stenton

Somerset Wildlife Trust are pleased to say that following its annual spring Bittern count, 11 booming Bittern males were recorded on their Westhay Moor, Westhay Heath and Catcott Nature Reserves  – the highest number since surveying on these sites began. Full story: Read more

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  • Road and train delays as lorry crashes into bridge July 13, 2026
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  • Drivers warned of delays due to overnight closures July 13, 2026
    National Highways is carrying out overnight maintenance on the A303 in Somerset until 17 July.
  • Man in court after car crashes into home July 13, 2026
    The crash in Stapleton, near Martock, left the residents homeless and two men seriously injured.
  • The village putting a stop to plastic bottles July 13, 2026
    Quench is a campaign encouraging businesses to offer refills as an alternative.
  • Work to make bus station more accessible completed July 13, 2026
    The site in Yeovil includes a new seating area and an accessible toilet for passengers.

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