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Beavers and river restoration boost resilience to drought, conservationists say

The National Trust has created a more natural, wildlife-rich landscape at Holnicote in Somerset, which helps store water in times of dry weather.

The Independent UK

BBC will no longer live stream ‘high risk’ music acts after Bob Vylan incident

The statement apologised for the group’s “deplorable behaviour” after frontman Bobby Vylan led crowds in controversial chants.

Evening Standard

Two arrests after Palestine Action claims blocking Israeli defence firm UK site

Avon and Somerset Police said a 30-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man, both from London, have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

Evening Standard

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Criminal investigation into Kneecap and Bob Vylan performances at Glastonbury

Avon and Somerset Police said a senior detective has been appointed to lead the investigation.

Evening Standard

Police launch investigation into Kneecap and Bob Vylan Glastonbury performances

Avon and Somerset Police said the two performances have been recorded as a public order incident

The Independent UK

Glastonbury site left strewn with rubbish as 200,000 fans depart 2025 festival

The Glastonbury Festival site has been left strewn with rubbish as 200,000 music fans departed the 2025 edition on Worthy Farm in Somerset on Monday (30 June).

The Independent UK

Man, 92, convicted of raping and murdering Bristol woman in 1967

Ryland Headley found guilty of killing Louisa Dunne after DNA breakthrough in cold case review

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BBC under pressure amid criticism of ‘death to the IDF’ chants at Glastonbury

Avon and Somerset Police said video evidence from the performances would be assessed by officers.

Evening Standard

Rod Stewart joined by trio of veteran superstars for rousing Glastonbury set

He was also joined by the festival’s founder, Sir Michael Eavis, who was wheeled on to the stage by his daughter.

Evening Standard

Westley scores century against Yorkshire, Durham are punished by Surrey – as it happened

The heat sapped energy but Essex’s Tom Westley and Dean Elgar retained their poise, while Durham rued a decision to bowl at the Oval

The Guardian - UK

Police assessing videos of Kneecap and Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performances

In the run-up to the festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset, several politicians called for Kneecap to be removed from the line-up.

Evening Standard

Kneecap under fresh police scrutiny after ‘start a riot’ comments at Glastonbury

In the run-up to the festival, several politicians called for Kneecap to be removed from the line-up

The Independent UK

Kneecap lead Glastonbury crowd in chants against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

In the run-up to the festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset, several politicians called for Kneecap to be removed from the line-up.

Evening Standard

Celebrities at Glastonbury 2025: All the famous faces spotted at the festival, from Andrew Garfield to Margot Robbie

The festival is underway in Somerset, and plenty of famous faces have already been seen wandering between the stages at Worthy Farm

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Evening Standard

Church clock thought to be 600 years old returns after restoration

The much-loved turret clock has been undergoing specialist restoration since its removal in March from St Catherine’s Church in Montacute, Somerset.

The Independent UK

Exmoor estate sees resurgence of rare butterfly once on brink of extinction

More than 1,000 heath fritillaries have been recorded so far this year on the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate in Somerset.

Evening Standard

Glastonbury revellers can expect mixed weather at festival, say forecasters

The festival held at Pilton, Somerset, starts on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Daisy Lowe marries partner of five years Jordan Saul in low-key London ceremony

The pair will have another wedding in Somerset later in the year

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The Independent UK

Glastonbury weather: A day-by-day guide to the Worthy Farm forecast

UK’s heatwave is set to continue as revellers arrive in Somerset

Livingetc

Burberry's Just Taken Over This Idyllic, Luxury Farm Stay in England — And British Summer Has Never Looked This Good

For just two months, heritage design from Burberry meets the historic surroundings of Somerset's The Newt, the ultimate Great British getaway

Evening Standard

Full list of latest reservoir levels across England

Storage across England stood at 77% at the end of May, down from 84% at the end of April.

Evening Standard

E-fit image released after man’s body discovered on Somerset beach

Police say the man’s death is not believed to be suspicious.

The Guardian - UK

Down on the farm: a summer cabin stay in Somerset

How an enterprising couple have transformed their farm into a bucolic base amid cider orchards and vines – perfect for exploring an ancient landscape and flourishing arts scene

The Conversation

Shoemaker Clarks is turning 200. Its Quaker roots made it a pioneer of ethical business

For many, the Clarks brand is a byword for sturdy school shoes and functional footwear for those of more mature years. The manufacturing and retailing company was set up two centuries ago in Somerset, England, in the shadows of Glastonbury Tor, by brothers Cyrus and James Clark. In 2025, it…

Evening Standard

I moved from London to Somerset and found village life to be dead. I've moved back to Soho, the real 'village'

Katie Glass left central London for Somerset, now she’s back, finding the countryside ‘cliquey and unspontaneous’

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