New electric vehicle charging points have now been installed in West Moors and Cerne Abbas, thanks to help from Dorset Council.
The new chargers, located in car parks at Park Way, West Moors and Kettle Bridge, Cerne Abbas, are set to go live in the coming weeks and have been...
Rock armour upgrades to Hengistbury Head Long Groyne has now been completed, protecting up to 6,000 homes within the Poole and Christchurch Bays.
The works, which began in April 2024, enable the groyne to continue to reduce the risk of coastal erosion over the next 100 years.
The beach around Hengistbury...
Residents are invited to give their comments on new 20mph schemes after Dorset Council approved applications from five town and parish councils.
People can support, or object to the proposals, or give their comments, until mid-November.
The applications were submitted by parish/town councils representing:
Cheselbourne
Child Okeford
Okeford Fitzpaine
Winterbourne Kingston
Wimborne – Allenview Road and...
The Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is an iconic stretch of cliffs along the southern coast of England. Spanning 95 miles from East Devon to Dorset, this coastline holds a unique record of 185 million years of Earth’s history, etched into the cliffs in the form of...
A myth is a widely held but often false belief or idea that typically develops over time, blending elements of folklore, culture, and misunderstandings. Myths often emerge as simple explanations for complex or unknown phenomena, appealing to people's desire for clarity in a confusing world. For instance, before scientific...
Despite more than 230 objections from local residents, BCP Council officers have recommended that the controversial incinerator at Canford Magna be granted planning permission. Due to a legal technicality the final planning decision was deferred at September’s Western BCP Planning Meeting.
Campaigners from STOP PARLEY & CANFORD INCINERATORS gathered outside...
Chris Williamson, former Labour Shadow Cabinet member, explains why the Labour Party's promised industrial strategy does not even touch the surfaces of what is required.
The govt won't reignite our industrial heartlands with reheated Tory proposals like the one that was announced in Liverpool yesterday by @Sir @Keir_Starmer @RachelReevesMP and...
The transport sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions globally. In the UK, vehicles powered by fossil fuels ie petrol and diesel, are a major driver of environmental degradation, contributing to air pollution, global warming, and the destruction of ecosystems. This dependency on fossil fuels...
The end of coal energy signifies a critical turning point in the global effort to combat climate change and protect the environment. For over a century, coal has been the backbone of industrial development, powering homes, factories, and businesses around the world. However, its environmental impacts have become increasingly...
Whether you're one of the 26 million people who grow crops in their garden or you’re just starting to explore the beauty of outdoor spaces, deciding what to plant can sometimes be tricky.
If you’re struggling to pick, the tulip could be a brilliant option. It can represent deep love, new beginnings and happiness, which is why so many people choose to grow it.
There are...
