Support on offer for Somerset rough sleepers as emergency protocol triggered
ROUGH sleepers in Somerset are being offered support during soaring temperatures across the county. Somerset Council’s Severe Weather Emergency Protocol...
UK solar eclipse 2026: When to see it – and how to watch it safely
THE south west is set to be plunged into darkness between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday evening (August 12) during...
Amber heat alert issued for south west as temperatures set to hit 33C
AN AMBER heat alert has been issued for the south west as temperatures continue to soar this week. The UK...
Motorboats will have to keep their distance near Swanage and Studland shoreline
MOTORBOATS and jet skis will not be able to operate closer to the shore in Swanage and Studland following strong...
Dorset spot among top 20 UK views, according to new survey
A DORSET vista has been named among the UK's most iconic views. Mobile phone giant Samsung has revealed the country's...
Young people’s ideas sought for phone box redesign: Prizes up for grabs!
YOUNG people are being urged to submit design ideas for a Dorchester phone box. The traditional red box, next to...
Wiltshire wildlife photography competition starts soon: How to enter
PICTURES showing the 'beauty, diversity and fragility of Wiltshire's natural world' are being accepted in an annual competition. The Wiltshire...
Fresh weather warning for thunderstorms as temperatures soar
A WEATHER warning has been issued for parts of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset as forecasters warn of potential thunderstorms this...
Top tips for staying cool as temperatures in the south west could hit 40C
WITH temperatures rising to around 40C across Dorset and across the south west this week, we are all battling to...
From barren field to wildlife haven on Blandford’s edge
A ONCE-BARREN patch of land on the edge of Blandford has been transformed into a thriving wildlife haven helping one...
