Rivers wash otters out of homes
A Somerset wildlife charity takes in a record number of otters this winter as higher than normal river levels have threatened their habitat.

Taunton's rare flowers stay in bloom
A rare collection of cornfield flowers will continue to bloom in Somerset thanks to the work of local wildlife trusts.

Protecting Somerset from flooding
North Somerset is the second most at risk area in the country from flooding. So what's being done about it?

Stuck in the Burnham mud
Despite its beauty, Burnham can be dangerous as it has the world's second largest tidal range - causing many to get stuck in the mud.

Land cleared for rare grasshopper
Conservation work finishes on the Blackdown Hills to encourage grasshoppers to return to the area.

Exmoor hopes for 'dark sky'
Exmoor looks set to become the first national park in the country to achieve 'Dark Sky Park' status.

Ham Hill's tree planting project
A country park taking part in the BBC Breathing Places aims to plant 500 saplings in one hour on Saturday, 5 December.

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Path grant for Weston woods
A much-needed community path project in Weston Woods has finally been given the go ahead after securing a £60,000 grant.

Geese moved after animal attack
Tintinhull's grazing geese are re-homed after three days of sustained attacks by a wild animal kills ten.

Hunting snowy, parrot and scarlet
Exmoor National Park Authority is asking people to help them find ballerina, snowy, parrot and scarlet - Exmoor's colourful toadstools.

County holds walking festival
Walkers in Somerset are lacing up their boots ahead of the Festival of Winter Walks which is coming to the county on Boxing Day.

Local farms inspire The Archers
Watch Inside Out West's story on the popular Radio 4 drama, The Archers, where they discover its Somerset connections.

Concern over county coast plans
Inside Out investigates the proposals for Somerset's coastline to be opened up to the public.

Hospital staff get gardening bug
Allotments are created for staff at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton to help them de-stress from their busy jobs.

Buzz out of making honey
A group of novice apiarists are preparing to take their hives home after their first year of learning the art of beekeeping.