Environment

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‘Nature Buddies’ to help people engage with nature across Dorset

NEW ‘Nature Buddies’ will help break down barriers hindering people from engaging with nature. The network of specially trained volunteers…

Track upgrade ensures wildlife-friendly winter walking at Studland

WALKERS can now explore the Studland peninsula and all its wildlife throughout winter thanks to a major upgrade to…

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms could batter Somerset this week. Pictures: Pixabay/Met Office

Weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in Dorset

DORSET is being warned to prepare for thunderstorms after a weather warning was issued for the south west -…

Poole fisherman fined £2,300 after catching undersized clams and not filing paperwork

A MAN from Poole has been ordered to pay more than £9,000 after admitting catching and retaining under-sized clams…

BCP Council wants to hear from residents Picture: BCP Council

Plans for flood defence scheme on last remaining undefended waterfront in Poole town centre

A NEW flood defence scheme is being developed in Poole town centre, the Old Town and surrounding areas to…

Nico White and Dylan Ryan, of Poole, told lies while selling solar panels to elderly customers

Poole pair lied to elderly residents over solar panel sales, court finds

TWO men from Poole have been convicted over lies told to elderly victims during sales pitches for solar panels. Rogue…

Cllr Andy Hadley, inset, said work in underway on removing the cheeky protest signs in Poole

‘Welcome too Poo Harbour’ signs being repaired after cheeky protest

STICKERS renaming Poole as ‘Poo’ in protest at sewage being dumped in Dorset waters are being removed. BCP Council…

Sophie Gregory has become a farming influencer on social media

Social media star Sophie Gregory heading to Planet Purbeck for ‘wild weekends’

SOCIAL media farming influencer Sophie Gregory is heading to the 2024 Planet Purbeck Festival. The charismatic young Dorset farmer –…

Dozens of signs have been changed around Poole

‘Welcome to Poo’: Pollution campaigners rebrand Poole to highlight problem

“VISIT POO Harbour, Europe’s largest natural harbour and Wessex Water’s largest toilet.” That’s the welcome visitors to

Storms are set to hit Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset in the next 24 hours. Pictures: Met Office/Pixabay

Weather warning: Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to hit Dorset

THUNDERSTORMS and heavy rain could be about to hit much of Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset in the coming hours. The…