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The move follows intense criticism of the plans Picture: Dorset Council

U-turn on recycling centre booking plans – but not for Wimborne

DORSET Council has rowed back on plans to introduce a booking system for its tips – but only for…

The new system will cost £120,000 - with an ongoing £20,00 a year maintenance fee Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset Council “determined” to push through £120,000 recycling centre booking system

PLANS to introduce an online booking system for tips in Dorset are likely to be pushed through – despite…

The new system is set to be introduced in autumn Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset Council claims hundreds of thousands of pounds can be saved with new recycling centre booking system

A MOVE to introduce an online booking system for recycling centres in Dorset has been met with anger -…

Wimborne is the 32nd town in the UK to be a plastic-free accredited community Picture: Wimborne BID

Businesses urged to rethink, reuse and refill in Wimborne

WIMBORNE Business Improvement District (BID) is calling on businesses to rethink, reuse and refill by supporting Wimborne War on…

The changes are set to come in by autumn Picture: Dorset Council

Want to visit a Household Recycling Centre in Dorset? You’ll soon need to book online

PEOPLE wishing to visit a Household Recycling Centre (HRC) in Dorset will soon be asked to…

Heather Lowe from Planet Wimborne receiving the donation from cllr Jeff Hart Picture: Tom Scrase

Wimborne Minster Mayor raises more than £8,000 for charity

TWO charities are set to benefit from thousands of pounds after more than £8,000 was raised throughout the year…

He was ordered to pay £4,837.70 in compensation and costs Picture: Wiltshire Council

Poole man to pay thousands – and given suspended sentence – after fly tipping in countryside

A MAN who left a horsebox containing waste across a private driveway in Rockbourne near Fordingbridge has been left…

Protestors say the proposed incinerator would be a step backwards in Dorset's climate responsibilities if approved Pictures: Wimborne XR

Extinction Rebellion protestors rally against proposed Canford incinerator

PROTESTORS gathered outside the Hamworthy Club in Canford Magna last week to voice their opposition against…

Sandbanks has been awarded Blue Flag status every year the awards have been running Picture: Sandbanks Beach FB

BCP beaches retain Blue Flag status as Sandbanks celebrates 38-year streak

NINE beaches across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have once again been awarded Blue Flag status for another year. The international…

Verwood eco groups thanks town council with special award

IT’S not often the community thanks their town council – but that is exactly what happened in Verwood last…