Environment

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Bright red rare fungus found in Swanage

EAGLE eyed visitors to a Swanage country park spotted something seemingly alien last week. A bright red fungus—initially mistaken for…

Project helps Purbeck youngsters explore nature

PUPILS have been immersing themselves with the natural beauty Purbeck has to offer thanks to the success of a…

First Wessex has announced changes to the timetable in Dorset for the winter

Winter bus timetable changes in Dorset revealed

NEW winter timetables for buses in Dorset have been revealed – including a boost for students. Bus company First Wessex…

‘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…