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A SECOND Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) helicopter has arrived to help the charity reach even more casualties across the two counties.
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
TWO more blockbuster books have been promised this year by Dunster author Dennis Coath, with one of them already on bookshop shelves.
Minehead marks 30 years of twinning with Caslino D’Erba in Italy, fostering international friendship and cultural exchange.
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is calling on Dorset to back their favourite butterfly as the race to crown the champion reaches the final stages.
The Exmoor society is celebrating Big Nature Day at Nettlecombe Court near Williton today.
From sock monkeys and sauerkraut to pram racing and pies, the county is home to some truly bizarre achievements.
SEVEN members (pictured) recently undertook a sponsored walk from the town centre to The Skylark where they were joined for lunch by non-walking members.
EVERY time we have a members’ meeting we learn new things and benefit from sharing knowledge and experiences and our latest gathering in the Stoke Inn was no exception.
CONSERVATIONISTS and farming communities on Exmoor are watching with alarm as Natural England’s new grazing contracts threaten to remove up to 90 per cent of Dartmoor National Park’s semi-wild hill ponies.
RESCUE teams were called to a capsized sailing boat off the coast after two people ended up in the water near Kimmeridge.
A MAN was pulled from the water at Durdle Door beach and airlifted to hospital for treatment
A new nurse‑led colon hydrotherapy clinic has opened in Bridgwater, offering specialist support for people living with digestive issues.
PROPOSALS have been drawn up to turn the Grasmere Hotel in Keynsham into nine homes. Haywards Group Ltd has submitted a planning application to Bath & North East Somerset Council. The scheme would involve demolishing the side and rear extensions of Haywards at the Grasmere and changing the use of the hotel building at 22-24 […] The post Plan to turn Keynsham hotel into flats appeared first on Keynsham Voice .
Organisers say they need more than 1,000 helpers to bring one of Europe’s biggest illuminated carnival to life this November.
A TRACTOR burst into flames in a field in west Dorset
A FIRE started at a home in Bridport after towles were left on top of a hot hob.
The Alfred Daily is a 60-minute radio programme for Shaftesbury and the surrounding area, being broadcast 7 days-a-week. On today’s Alfred Daily:
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THE green spaces we are fortunate to have around us come into their own at this time of year. Fresh foliage and blooming flowers lift our spirits, inviting us to spend more time outdoors, writes Cllr Kevin Guy, Liberal Democrat Bathavon North ward member and leader of Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES).
VOLUNTEERS and staff at a community centre in the heart of Peasedown are delighted to learn they had been nominated for a Warm Welcome Award.
TOWN councillors in Minehead have reconsidered the use of controversial chemical glyphosate to kill street weeds after complaints from residents - and have decided to carry on.
'They have just trussed us up. There’s no way about it, it's very difficult for us to do anything impactful.'
They represent the very best that hospitality has to offer
'This proposal remains inappropriate for the area. It is too big and ruins the vista.'
The plans have been subject to nearly six years of delays
Today, Sunday, May 31, is looking mostly cloudy with patchy rain in Wellington. Temperatures near 19°C are predicted, offering a mild feel. Intermittent drizzle is likely, so expect a few scattered showers, especially into the afternoon. Overcast skies might break occasionally, but the general outlook remains damp.
Today, Sunday, May 31, sees patchy rain mixing with periods of sunshine. Conditions might feel slightly damp in some spots, with temperatures near 16°C. Skies could brighten late on, offering a glimpse of clearer weather. Williton will also witness a similar pattern, with occasional breaks in the clouds.
Sunday, May 31 brings patchy rain through the morning, with some mist lingering early on. Skies should brighten later, offering occasional sunny breaks during the afternoon. Temperatures near 17°C keep the air mild, dipping to about 12°C overnight. Local weather watchers in Chew Magna might see short-lived dry spells before evening.
These 16 photos capture reception classes in west Dorset schools in 2004 - a nostalgic look back at early school days
