Ashcott3 Sept 2026Asian hornet nest found in Somerset for first timeA beekeeper in Ashcott, near Street, discovered one of the hornets near his beehives.3 Sept 20262 Sept 2026Asian hornet nest found in Somerset for first timeA master beekeeper says a tracker was used to find the Asian hornet nest which was then destroyed.2 Sept 202630 Nov 2025Bird flu confirmed at commercial poultry siteDefra says poultry from the premises near Ashcott will be humanely culled.30 Nov 202529 Oct 2022Evacuations after pyrotechnics factory explosionsA container is said to have been destroyed by fireworks at the Somerset site - scene to a 600m cordon.29 Oct 2022
