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Nature: Wildlife & Welfare - Dorset South

Organisations, landowners and farmers came together last month to help shape a new plan to protect and restore nature in Dorset. Through a series of events, Dorset Council heard from local farm businesses, landowners and members of the Dorset Local Nature Partnership (LNP) on what they think should be done to make...
Everyone who is thinking of getting dogs should read this because they need to understand this reality: I am a 21st century dog I'm a Malinois Overskilled among dogs, I excel in all disciplines, and I'm always ready to work. I NEED to work. But nowadays I get asked to chill on the...
A coastal walk and public meeting with Wessex Water have been organised by local clean water campaigners. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting on Fri 15thMarch 7pm, Portland Community Venue.  Last month, fifty people took part in the Pollution Solution Community Assembly on Portland. Attendees recognised there are several sources of pollution into our seas and rivers, such as sewage, agricultural...
There are seven RSPCA branch fundraisers in the South West to support Join our animal welfare movement TODAY! Crowdfunder and the RSPCA have teamed up to launch #EveryoneForEveryAnimal, a new campaign to create a better world for every animal. Nearly 60 RSPCA branches across England and Wales have launched their own fundraisers to raise money for...
A shocking revelation has brought to light a disturbing trend involving children across the UK engaging in heinous acts of violence against animals, all documented and shared within a clandestine network on WhatsApp. This appalling activity, which includes the use of catapults to inflict harm and death upon innocent...
Attention cat owners: Time is running out before a new law takes effect on June 10, making it mandatory to microchip your feline companions. Currently, research indicates that a staggering 25% of cats, nearly three million in total, are without this crucial identification. Once the legislation is enacted, owners found...
The UK's competition watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has raised concerns about pet owners potentially overpaying for medicines or prescriptions in the £2 billion veterinary industry. Following a comprehensive review, the CMA identified various issues, including insufficient information provided to pet owners about treatments and potential overpricing. The...
At the age of 97, Sir David Attenborough continues to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to capturing the wonders of the natural world. In his latest venture with Sky Nature, titled "Secret World Of Sound," the iconic naturalist and broadcaster delve into the auditory realm of animals, employing cutting-edge technology...

The Day I Met My Hero

I set off for work at 2:50 am to complete what, to anyone who knows me, has been a dream of mine since I can remember. I arrived at work and went to pick up David Attenborough and his film crew. Sir David Attenborough walked down the driveway and...
A Poole man has been prosecuted for illegal dog breeding following a two-year investigation led by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, marking the first successful conviction by the authority in bringing an unlicensed breeder to justice. Ian Rosenborg, 59, was found guilty of breeding three or more litters of...