Boosting biodiversity with butterfly conservation partnership
GILLINGHAM is set to become an even friendlier place for butterflies, and the wider wildlife that depends on them,…
‘Work far from over’: New flood response sites go live in three counties
TWO new websites offering advice, information and support on flooding incidents have been launched across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset. The…
More than 3,000 EV chargepoints to be installed across Dorset in £16.5m scheme
MORE than 3,000 on-street EV chargepoints are set to be installed across Dorset in the next five years. A new…
Make a difference with community litter pick
RESIDENTS in Gillingham are being asked to roll up their sleeves and take part in a community litter pick…
Councils confirm plans for cross-county tip charges
PEOPLE who live outside Dorset will be charged to use the county’s household recycling centres under new plans announced…
Warning of further flooding as groundwater levels reach record highs
RESIDENTS and businesses are being urged to prepare as groundwater levels in the county reach unprecedented levels. Dorset Council and…
Council offering tradespeople chance to join national accreditation scheme
A ONE-OFF scheme has been launched offering local tradespeople the chance to join a national accreditation scheme at half…
Dozens of Dorset schools closed amid weather warning and transport cancellation
DOZENS of Dorset schools are closed today (January 30) amid warnings of more bad weather across the south west. In…
TV fav Chris Packham to appear in bird festival
THE MIGRATION Festival returns to Careys Secret Garden near Wareham with two winter weekends exploring migration through people, wildlife and the natural…
Council to consider £2 million on street lighting and solar panels
DORSET Council will consider a £2 million investment aimed at cutting energy bills, reducing carbon emissions and improving the…
