Best and Glorious Blue Flag Beaches Within Easy Reach from Somerset Sunday, May 18, 2025 blueflag beaches somerset southwest dorset waterquality environment tourism coastal daytrips The South West of England boasts some of the country’s finest coastal gems, and its beaches truly shine. With over 70 Blue Flag beaches across England, more than half are located right here in the South West, offering … Read More
Last Resident of Dorset’s WWII ‘Ghost Village’ Tyneham Passes Away at 100 Thursday, May 15, 2025 tyneham dorset wwii ghostvillage evacuation heritage history military community legacy Peter Wellman, the last known resident of Tyneham—the World War II ghost village in Dorset—has passed away at the age of 100. Born in Tyneham in 1924, Peter made a heartfelt return to his childhood village last year, … Read More
Hundreds Cycle Coast to Coast to Celebrate Air Ambulance’s 25th Anniversary and Raise Vital Funds Wednesday, May 14, 2025 cycling charity fundraiser airambulance somerset dorset community endurance anniversary event Over 250 cyclists from across Somerset gathered on Saturday, May 10, to tackle the challenging 55-mile Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge in support of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’s 25th anniversary. The event began at … Read More
Hero Cop Foils Dangerous Electric Saw Incident While Off Duty Sunday, May 11, 2025 bravery offduty police dorset safety incident intervention heroism rescue lawenforcement An off-duty Dorset Police officer has been nominated for a National Police Bravery Award after bravely disarming a distressed man swinging an electric saw in the middle of a busy Ferndown street. On the morning of Wednesday, … Read More
Martin Clunes Criticizes Neighbours Claiming Traveller Status Amid Planning Dispute Saturday, May 10, 2025 martinclunes dorset newagetravellers planningdispute travellerstatus woodlandsite festivalculture flooding legalbattle localcouncil Martin Clunes, renowned for his roles in Doc Martin and Men Behaving Badly, has publicly challenged his neighbours who identify as New Age Travellers, disputing their claim to official traveller status. The disagreement … Read More
Martin Clunes Criticizes 'Hippie' Neighbours Claiming Traveller Status Amid Planning Dispute Saturday, May 10, 2025 martinclunes travellers planningdispute dorset newage nomadiclifestyle landrights flooding neighbourdispute legalbattle Martin Clunes, best known for his roles in “Doc Martin” and “Men Behaving Badly,” has publicly challenged his New Age Traveller neighbours who are seeking official recognition for their woodland plot … Read More