Three awards for Dacombes of Wimborne as green initiatives praised
HOME electronic store, Dacombes of Wimborne, has been awarded for its efforts to reduce its environmental footprint. The independent home…
Rare fungi thought to be extinct found growing at Dorset farm
A RARE fungi thought to have been extinct in the UK has been spotted in a farm at Shillingstone. The…
Plastic bag and crisp packet recycling for thousands of extra Somerset households
THOUSANDS of extra households in Somerset will soon be able to recycle plastic bags, crisp packets and more in…
Which? names the most sustainable energy providers: Full list
CONSUMER group Which? has ranked the most sustainable energy providers for 2024. The firm assessed a range of sustainability criteria…
‘Nature Buddies’ to help people engage with nature across Dorset
NEW ‘Nature Buddies’ will help break down barriers hindering people from engaging with nature. The network of specially trained volunteers…
Waste going to landfill in Somerset dropped to all-time low in 2023/24, figures show
THE amount of waste collected in Somerset that went to landfill dropped to an all-time low in the year…
Weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset
SOMERSET, Wiltshire and Dorset are being warned to prepare for thunderstorms after a weather warning was issued for the…
Discarded bikes could soon be back on Somerset roads thanks to waste deal
UNWANTED bikes collected from Somerset homes could soon be back in use thanks to a new scheme. An agreement between…
Firm fined £1,600 after dumping waste in A303 layby in Wiltshire
DUMPING waste in a layby off the A303 in Wiltshire has led to fines of £1,600 for one business…
Trent school pupils enjoy £1,500 garden upgrade
PUPILS at Trent Young’s CE Primary School have seen their garden area upgraded to encourage more children to grow…
