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Thunder and lightning could hit on Friday and Saturday. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning – for heavy rain and thunder – issued for the coming days

FORDINGBRIDGE and Ringwood could see heavy, thundery rain in the coming days – with a weather warning issued. After days…

The idea is set to be discussed at BCP Council next Wednesday (July 14) Picture: BCP Council

Cross-pavement EV charging could be launched in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

A NEW cross-pavement electric vehicle charging trial could be introduced across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. This would mean EV users…

Representatives from Plunkett UK, Southern Co-op, and the shop’s manager Picture: Plunkett UK

Refill shop saved more than two tonnes of plastic from landfill

A COMMUNITY refill shop in Fordingbridge has gone from strength to strength since it first opened in 2022. The

Both vehicles are subject to a live investigation Pictures: Dorset Council Waste Services

Vehicles seized in Verwood over suspected use in fly-tipping

TWO vehicles that were seized by police in Verwood could be disposed of if they are not claimed. A beige…

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…