Nature-lovers of Bath and Bristol deserve a big round of applause. Last year they made more wildlife observations than any other European city and ranked 13th in the world in a global competition…

Bristol is full of people transforming their neighbourhoods into nature-friendly spaces to benefit both wildlife and people.

With so many inspiring young people around the world speaking up for the environment, it’s important to provide the space for more people to do the same here in Avon.

I will never forget the first night in my new house seeing a mother hedgehog and her three babies walking across my lawn.