Dorset beaches ranked cleanest in UK – Somerset second worst…
DORSET’S beaches have been ranked the best in the UK for clean water. Analysis of Environment Agency summer water quality…
EV myths: TV presenter’s group launches ‘myth-busting’ guide – some of the misinformation
A GROUP founded by motoring journalist and TV presenter Quentin Wilson has released a myth-busting book on electric vehicles…
Two hectares of heathland in Corfe Mullen damaged by fire
AN unexplained fire damaged around two hectares of heathland at Corfe Mullen last night (April 9). Firefighters were called to…
Brooms, fridges and shoes among haul at 34th Great Dorset Beach Clean
MORE than 100kg of rubbish – including brooms, a fridge and even shoes – was collected from just one…
Dorset’s best snorkelling spots revealed in new Planet Purbeck guide
THE best snorkelling spots in south Dorset have been revealed in a new list. Community group Plant Purbeck has put…
Dorset towns make the 2024 Britain in Bloom finals shortlist
TWO Dorset groups have been shortlisted as finalists in the 2024 Britain in Bloom competition. Shaftesbury in Bloom and Upton…
Dorset-based Wessex Internet shortlisted for rural Oscar
A DORSET internet firm has been nominated for a rural Oscar. Wessex Internet, based near Blandford, has been revealed as…
Machinery worth £10,000 stolen from Christchurch field
PLANT machinery worth more than £10,000 was stolen from a field in Christchurch. The theft occurred in the Blackwater area…
Christmas tree collections raise £57,000 for Dorset charities
A DORSET recycling company helped raise a record £57,000 for county charities over Christmas. Eco Sustainable Solutions received collected
How you can help protect vulnerable Little Tern birds in Dorset
PEOPLE are being sought to give their time to help protect a vulnerable bird. The Little Tern, one of the…