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Fresh weather warning for thunderstorms as temperatures soar

A WEATHER warning has been issued for parts of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset as forecasters warn of potential thunderstorms…

Drinking water regularly, creating a cool through draft at night, and not cooking hot meals are among the tips for staying cool

Top tips for staying cool as temperatures in the south west could hit 40C

WITH temperatures rising to around 40C across Dorset and across the south west this week, we are all battling…

From barren field to wildlife haven on Blandford’s edge

A ONCE-BARREN patch of land on the edge of Blandford has been transformed into a thriving wildlife haven helping…

Britain’s rarest tree among hundreds to be planted in Dorset

HUNDREDS of trees including one of Britain’s rarest native species are set to take root in Dorset this autumn…

Meet ‘Raggy’: The robot helping protect Dorset’s horses and farmland

A SMART robot designed to tackle a poisonous plant that can kill horses and livestock is being put to…

Plastic plant pots can now be recycled in Somerset - but not black ones... Picture: Somerset Council

Plastic plant pots can now be put out for recycling in Somerset – but not black ones

SOME plastic plant pots can now be put out for recycling in Somerset. Somerset Council has confirmed plastic pots can…

Councillors to debate Dorset e-scooter plans

E-SCOOTERS could soon be zipping through parts of Dorset as councillors consider plans for a government-backed rental trial in…

Have your say over new rules for dogs in Dorset’s public spaces

DOG owners and others are being urged to have their say on rules for pooches in Dorset’s public spaces. Residents,…

Green transformation at future recycling centre

A FORMER field on the edge of Blandford is being transformed into a new wildlife haven as thousands of…

People can help document Dorset's hedgerows. Picture: Dorset CAN

Do your bit for hedgerows during week of events in Dorset

VOLUNTEERS are being urged to come forward to take part in a series of events aimed at documenting Dorset’s…