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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…

Corfe Castle, in Dorset, makes the list. Picture: Gandalf The Blue/Pixabay

Dorset locations among top 10 spots for stunning sunsets

LOCATIONS in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire make the list of the top 10 places in the UK and Ireland…

Salisbury Scouts also witnessed a demonstration of controlled gorse burning Picture Mark Warner

Scouts help restore habitats of rare birds in New Forest

SCOUTS across Salisbury took a trip to the New Forest to help restore the habitats of resting birds. 1st Alderbury,…

The reserve is home to rare wildlife Pictures: Claire Wilkinson

Despair after human faeces, broken glass and litter dumped at Upton Heath Nature Reserve

A “DEPRESSING” amount of litter and human and dog faeces was found at Upton Heath Nature…

Recycling blister packs has been made that bit easier Picture: Boots

Blister packs can now be recycled in Boots across Dorset

HARD-to-recycle blister packs can now be dropped off at Boots locations across Dorset. This follows the success of a pilot…

Justin Dampney, Eco’s MD, right, and Jamie Williams, HSQE manager. Picture: Andrew Diprose

Dorset firm reaches high standard to protect “safety and health” of staff

A DORSET recycling and renewables company has been recognised for taking steps ensure the “safety and health” of…