It’s high time we forgive the rat his past ills and protect him if he is black and tolerate him if he is brown. And I do tolerate them, in fact I offer them safe refuge in our roof space and food in the garden. It strikes me as...
The Natural Hazards Partnership (NHP) issued an Amber alert for the risk of wildfires over the weekend (Saturday 20 May 2023). This means that the weather and ground conditions give a higher likelihood of wildfire, and that any fire that broke out would potentially be difficult to control.
The highest risk areas...
Officers investigating an animal cruelty and public order incident in Christchurch are issuing images of a man they would like to speak to.
At around 9.30am on Monday 25 January 2021 a woman attended Central convenience store in Bure Lane, Mudeford, and left her dog – a small French Bulldog...
The Wildlife Trusts welcome the passing of the Environment Act, which will help the UK Government make significant progress in tackling the climate and nature crises. Along with other NGOs, MPs and Peers, we have campaigned for this bill for more than three years and are pleased to see...
Poole and Weymouth have been hit by devastating fires impacting on heathland at Canford Heath and the nature reserve at Lodmoor country park.
Fire services were called to both and spent considerable time attempting to put out the flames and dampen the ground.
Earlier scenes on social media from Poole showed...
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...
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is delighted to receive a generous donation of £1,500 from the proceeds of the spring plant sale which was held within the grounds of Mapperton House and Gardens this April.
The donation will go towards DWT’s conservation work in Dorset, with some being donated specifically to...
Animal welfare, the well-being of non-human animals, is an essential consideration in modern society. It encompasses the ethical treatment of animals, ensuring their physical and mental well-being, and preventing unnecessary suffering. The significance of animal welfare extends beyond ethical obligations; it has profound implications for environmental sustainability, human health,...
Following the major incident at Studland
https://dorseteye.com/major-incident-declared-at-studland/
more fires have broken out in tinder dry conditions after a disposable barbecue was identified as the most likely cause of a big blaze at Studland in Dorset.
Ninety firefighters and ten fire engines - including some called in from neighbouring areas - were sent...
A pair of Ringed Plovers have raised two chicks in the fenced area at the tip of Mudeford Sandbank
The fenced area was created in 2020 by BCP Council and CHOG after Oystercatchers bred there in 2019. One of those chicks was taken by dog and the Echo ran a...
