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Monday, May 13, 2024
In a reply to the BBC report that “Perenco UK pledges no repeat” of the oil spillage in Poole Harbour, local activists from Extinction Rebellion say the only way for Perenco to honour this pledge is to stop oil extraction in Poole Harbour now. Extinction Rebellion groups from Bournemouth-Christchurch-Poole (XR BCP), Wimborne,...
Tory Starmer, get the furniture van ready. The other Tory party has lost this BBC presenter (for the moment at least). Nick Robinson goes after Rishi Sunak over proposals that he says he's scrapped."Your pretending to halt frightening proposals that simply do not exist... you're making a series of claims...
Rishi Sunak has defended the government's plan to expand oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, arguing that it aligns with the goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050. Today, Number 10 announced its intention to grant several new oil and gas licenses off the coast of Scotland...
A coalition of local Environmental Groups will assemble at Bournemouth Pier Approach on Saturday 9th December from 11am for activities including placard making. At midday, they will slowly march, with their Rhythms Band, through Bournemouth Gardens and up to the Triangle for a rally. They are demanding action on...
Ringstead Bay can be reached either along the coastal footpath from the east or via the minor road from the A353 east of Osmington. Parking is possible at the National Trust car park above Ringstead Bay and at the beach shop and café at Ringstead itself. Above the eastern part of Ringtead Bay is Burning...
As we move into 2024, businesses across Dorset have a prime opportunity to become leaders in sustainable practices. Implementing eco-friendly policies now will allow companies to get ahead of the curve, saving money in the long run while also demonstrating social and environmental responsibility. There are many impactful steps...
Health Injustice of Planned Waste Incinerator by Canford Heath A recent chance sighting of a BCP notice on a lamppost of a revised planning application for a waste incinerator, led to a resident informing those affected in the local community Facebook groups of Bearwood, Merley and Canford Heath. MVV Environment Ltd....
Brownsea Island is the largest of the islands in Poole Harbour and is owned by the National Trust (NT). As a result the island is relatively unspoilt and undeveloped compared with its close neighbour the conurbation of Poole and Bournemouth! In the picture below you can see Brownsea Island in the centre of the picture with...
Local business Ecosafe Heating Limited, trading as Ecosafe Group, has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace. Alcumus SafeContractor is a leading accreditation scheme which recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management amongst contractors. It is used by thousands...
Wanderlust, the irresistible urge to explore and travel, has captivated humanity since time immemorial. While traditionally seen as a character trait, recent scientific investigations have unveiled a fascinating possibility: the existence of a genetic predisposition towards wanderlust. This article delves into the intricacies of the wanderlust gene, exploring its...