Environment

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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…

Council teams work into early morning as Storm Goretti hits

DORSET roads faced challenging conditions overnight as Storm Goretti swept through the county, bringing sleet, snow, heavy rain and…

Chance to take part in beloved ancient tradition of wassailing

THE SHAFTESBURY Tree Group has announced the return of its annual winter Wassail inviting the community to gather for…

Thousands of carp, roach and bream released into waters

THOUSANDS of young fish are being given a new home across the region as part of a major winter…

Dorset hosts first-ever summit to protect iconic landscapes and coastlines

DORSET will play host to a special event next month to tackle litter and champion sustainable solutions to create…

Residents propose council tax rises of more than 7% in budget simulator

BALANCING a multi-million-pound council budget is rarely straightforward and hundreds of Dorset residents have had the chance to find…

Fire service urges caution as flood alerts issued

FLOOD warnings have been issued for parts of Wiltshire and Dorset, with emergency services urging residents and travellers…