Somerset Magazine

The new Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance helicopter needs a name... Picture: James Penberthy/DSAA

Call for names for new Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance helicopter

CAN you come up with a witty name for a new air ambulance? Or do you have a personal…

Ross John McFadyen, of Templecombe, was sentenced to two years and three months behind bars. Picture: Dorset Police

Ross John McFadyen jailed after strangling partner during row

A MAN has been jailed after he strangled and pressurised his partner to change her police statement. Ross John McFadyen,…

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…

Drinking water regularly, creating a cool through draft at night, and not cooking hot meals are among the tips for staying cool

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…

Sally at Land's End

Wincanton Wheeler Sally’s 1,600km effort raises £1,500 for air ambulance

WINCANTON Wheeler Sally Pitfield raised a whopping £1,500 for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance after completing an epic…

Huntsman hit with £1,500 fine after hare chase

A HUNTSMAN has been fined more than £1,500 after a pack of Basset Hounds was seen chasing a hare…

Cars, cloned vehicle parts, drugs and watches seized in Henstridge police raid

A POLICE operation in South Somerset led to two arrests and suspected stolen vehicles, cloned vehicle parts, drugs and…

Plastic plant pots can now be recycled in Somerset - but not black ones... Picture: Somerset Council

Plastic plant pots can now be put out for recycling in Somerset – but not black ones

SOME plastic plant pots can now be put out for recycling in Somerset. Somerset Council has confirmed plastic pots can…

Wincanton school children gather for special church service

WINCANTON school children gathered alongside parents, parishioners and others for a special church service. Pupils from Our Lady of Mount…

New £150,000 fund opens to support young people into work

CHARITIES helping young people overcome barriers to employment are being invited to apply for a share of £150,000 as…