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A range of speakers took part in the first Dorset COP event

PICTURES: Dorchester hosts inaugural Dorset COP climate event

AN event in Dorchester highlighting the fight against climate change has been hailed a ‘huge success’ by organisers -…

The Brownsea Island campsite boasts views across Poole Harbour. Picture: National Trust/Robin Kitchin

Last chance for campers to pitch up on Brownsea Island

TIME is running out for campers to pitch up for a once-in-a-season experience. National Trust-run Brownsea Island is only welcoming…

The Altogether WI provided refreshments on the day

Oakdale Library Gardens group celebrates 10th anniversary

A DECADE of caring for Oakdale Library Gardens saw the group hold a fundraiser for town causes. The group celebrated…

The Middle Beach Cafe in Studland has been demolished. Picture: Google

Former café’s foundations to be removed from Studland beach

THE next stage in a project to remove all man-made structures from a popular Purbeck beach will start this…

Wind farms are supported by up to 80% of people, according to the study

Support for Dorset wind farms higher than you might think, study reveals

SUPPORT for wind farms in Dorset is higher than you might think, according to a new study. Experts at Oxford…

Members of the Men's Shed group with the log that became the amazing totem pole, inset

How Purbeck got its own 14ft totem pole!

A COLOURFUL new landmark has risen at a Purbeck beauty spot – a 14ft totem pole! The landmark sculpture has…

The sand lizard sculpture will be in situ until August 31. Picture: ARC

A giant sand lizard is invading the Isle of Purbeck! For a good cause…

A GIANT sand lizard is invading the Isle of Purbeck. But far from threatening walkers, it is in the form…

There are two supermoons in August

August supermoons: When you can see them in Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset

STARGAZERS will be looking up tonight (August 1) for the first of two ‘supermoons’ set to be visible this…

The two sites would be developed as a single quarry. Picture: RBQP

Plans for huge 330-acre quarry between Dorchester and Bovington submitted

PLANS for a 330-acre quarry between Dorchester and Bovington have been submitted. The scheme, on land at Hurst Farm and…

Land owners can host 'pop-up' campsites for up to 60 days a year, under new rules

New rules make ‘pop-up’ campsites easier for landowners

LAND can be used as a campsite for up to 60 days in any calendar year without planning permission,…