The Lie of the Land: Who Really Cares for the Countryside? – A Critical Analysis
Guy Shrubsole’s latest book, The Lie of the Land: Who Really Cares for the Countryside?, is a searing examination of the role that landownership plays in the degradation of Britain’s natural environment. Shrubsole argues that...
The South Dorset Hunt (SDH) has developed a reputation for its relentless intimidation tactics, designed to deter hunt saboteurs and silence those who stand against their actions. The events of 4 January serve as a stark reminder of the group’s behaviour, as supporters reached new lows by targeting and...
Dorset National Landscape has been chosen as one of six key hubs in the innovative Nature Calling programme, a national initiative that connects artists, writers, and communities to the UK’s most iconic natural spaces. Today, as part of this groundbreaking collaboration, the much-anticipated work This Patch of Land by...
Ah, Lissy the Labrador. Once a promising young police dog with the Lancashire Constabulary, she has now retired early, not due to injury or age, but to what some might call a rather relatable case of work avoidance. At just two years old, Lissy has decided that sniffing out...
Plastics are everywhere. From the toys we play with to the packaging that keeps our food fresh, plastics are a big part of our lives. But have you ever wondered where plastics come from, what they’re used for, and why so many people are talking about getting rid of...
Cllr. Nick Ireland, Leader of Dorset Council and Cabinet Member for Climate, Performance and Safeguarding, has written to all of Dorset’s Members of Parliament (MPs) urging them to support the upcoming Climate and Nature Bill.
The bill, which will be discussed in parliament on 24 January, aims to make the UK’s...
Help keep pets and wildlife safe during current cold weather
With temperatures set to drop in parts of England and Wales and snow and ice forecast in many areas, the RSPCA is urging people to follow its urgent advice and top tips to keep pets, livestock, and wildlife safe and...
Hunting, a practice once driven by necessity, has evolved into a controversial sport for the affluent, often reducing majestic creatures to wall-mounted trophies. While some laud it as tradition or a conservation tool, the ethical implications of trophy hunting reveal a darker reality: a pursuit rooted in dominance, cruelty,...
Millions have at some point wondered. Chris Packham articulates it.
We couldn’t put it any better. 🦊@ChrisGPackham getting it spot on today as always! pic.twitter.com/wg2BtHXDR1— Protect the Wild (@ProtectTheWild_) December 28, 2024
The Psychology Behind Supporting Fox Hunting: How Disturbed Must One Be?
Fox hunting, a practice steeped in tradition yet...
A puppy with a missing paw who was abandoned in a carrier bag on Christmas Eve is this year facing a very different Christmas—opening presents with his new best friend, whom he helped to recover from a motorcycle accident.
The young pup was found by a dog walker on 24...