Rollout of recycling centre booking system in Dorset delayed
A CONTROVERSIAL rollout of a new booking system for recycling centres in Dorset will now come…
Best places to spot autumn leaves in New Forest ranked
THE New Forest has plenty of picturesque places to spot the changing of the leaves as…
Nature recovery strategy launched to help wildlife thrive in BCP
DECLINING wildlife populations in Dorset could see increased support to help them thrive after a Dorset…
New project to protect heathland in Upton, Verwood and Ferndown following spree of wildfires
HUGE areas of Dorset heathland have been scorched by wildfires this summer – but a new…
Sun stunts sustainable sunflowers – but not their warm glow
THE summer heatwave has stunted the growth of 40,000 sunflower seeds planted at The Picking Patch…
End in sight for Holt Heath fire as blaze burns for six days
A FIRE at Holt Heath was “significantly scaled down” on Thursday (August 14), after crews battled the…
Christchurch River Pageant set to wow crowds this weekend
DECORATED floats, boats and team dragon boats will drift down the River Stour in Christchurch this weekend as part…
Community rallies with drinks and support to keep firefighters cool in Holt Heath blaze
THE fire service has thanked the local community after they have been inundated with support while they tackle a…
Dorset shops asked to stop selling disposable BBQs to cut fire risk
RETAILERS in Dorset are being asked to no longer sell disposable barbeques in the wake of several fires. As another…
Batteries left in bin causes fire in Poole street
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a residential street in Poole earlier this week after a bin lorry caught fire. The blaze…