Flood alert issued for Upper Stour area
THE Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for areas of North Dorset due to overnight rising river levels. Flooding...
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 in early 2026 -...
Huge solar farm could become one of Dorset’s biggest renewable projects
PLANS are being put together to create a huge solar farm on Dorset Council-owned land which could create enough energy...
Uproar over planned anaerobic digestor near Shaftesbury
PLANS to create a new anaerobic digestor near Shaftesbury have received mixed reactions, with the town council one of many...
New strategy approved to boost biodiversity and green investment
A NEW local nature recovery strategy (LNRS) has been approved by Wiltshire Council's cabinet. This strategy will support the council's...
Planning rules for housebuilders tightened to cut air pollution
HOUSING developers in Wiltshire will now be asked to follow new guidance designed to implement air quality mitigation measures. The...
REVEALED: How much household recycling was sent to landfill in Wiltshire
AS residents are being encouraged to ensure they are vigilantly recycling their waste, your New Blackmore Vale has looked at...
Traffic lights removed as work progresses at new Blandford Waste Management Centre
CONSTRUCTION at Blandford's new waste management centre is going smoothly, the council has said, with the facility currently on track...
Big changes coming to bin collections in Wiltshire
A MAJOR shake-up to the way recycling is collected in Wiltshire is being rolled out in 2027. Households will eventually...
One-day eco-friendly flower festival is coming to Dorset
A FESTIVAL highlighting farm-grown flowers and eco-friendly floristry in Dorset is coming to Shillingstone this weekend. The one-day Dorset Eco-Friendly...
