IHT protest: Farmers’ fury over inheritance tax changes – explainer and reaction
FARMERS parked their tractors firmly on the Government’s lawn during a demonstration against planned changes to inheritance tax on…
Wiltshire bus services get £7 million government funding boost
BUS services in Wiltshire have received a boost of nearly £7 million in funding. Wiltshire Council has been awarded the…
Weather warning for the Vale as temperatures set to hit freezing point
A WEATHER warning has been issued for much of Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset and beyond, as temperatures continue to fall. The…
New EV charging points for Dorset villages – with plans to expand offering to more areas
ELECTRIC vehicle (EV) charging points have now been installed in two Dorset villages – with plans to roll out further…
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…
