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...
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...
64-acre solar farm planned for land between Shaftesbury and Gillingham
A SOLAR farm spanning several fields could be built between Shaftesbury and Gillingham if plans are approved. Applicant Enviromena submitted...
Yellow weather warning for Dorset as thunderstorms expected
THUNDERSTORMS are expected to hit Dorset later this week. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering Purbeck,...
