Environment

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Much of Somerset and Dorset could see heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms. Picture: Met Office

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for much of Somerset and Dorset: Here’s where

THE recent humid spell in Somerset and Dorset is set to break tomorrow – with a weather warning issued…

The Gillshed bat boxes have welcomed some rare bat species Pictures: Dorset Wildlife Trust

Rare bat spotted in Gillingham Men’s Shed-made bat boxes

A RARE whiskered bat has been spotted flourishing in Gillingham thanks to the work of the local men’s shed. While…

Picture: Matt Boitor on Unsplash

How YOU can help monitor air quality in Wiltshire

HOSTS are being sought to look after air quality sensors that will provide real-time monitoring of air quality across…

The crew cleared up the burnt waste following the fire Picture: DCWS

Bin lorry fire near Blandford sparks warning over placing batteries in bin

HOUSEHOLDS across Dorset are once again being reminded of the dangers of placing batteries in their bin following another…

Shaftesbury Nature Collective is hoping to raise the profile of the cuckoo Picture: Mike Ball 

Shaftesbury’s first Cuckoo Day to take place later this month

SHAFTESBURY is set to celebrate the arrival of the 6 million or so migratory birds as they return to…

The new windows being installed Picture: Codford Village Hall

Grant boosts help fund renewal of Codford Village Hall windows

NEW windows have been installed at Codford Village Hall as part of plans to future-proof the building. Paid for through…

The site is closing for one day to allow road repairs to take place Picture: Dorset Council

Dorchester Recycling Centre to close for one day this week

THOSE planning a trip to the Dorchester Household Recycling Centre this Tuesday (April 8) are asked to make alternative…

The hare was set on by a lurcher-type dog before being discarded in a ditch Picture: National Trust Images/Rob Coleman

Calls for tougher hare coursing sentences across Wiltshire

THERE have been renewed calls for tougher hare coursing sentences across Wiltshire – this time by the police and…

Pringles tubes can now be recycled in kerbside collections in Somerset

Somerset recyclers unite! Pringles tubes can now go in your black box

PRINGLES tubes – the nemesis of recycling boxes everywhere – can now be recycled in kerbside collections across Somerset. The…

Gary Cook says he has noticed a drop in the numbers of cuckoos in Shaftesbury over the years Pictures: Gary Cook RSPB

Shaftesbury artist on the “worrying” decline of cuckoos – and how the town’s nature serves as his muse

A SHAFTSBURY environmental painter is calling for nature to take back control to restore what has been lost. Gary Cook,…