Moving west from St Aldhelm’s Head the coast cuts north to form Chapman’s Pool. Here the Kimmeridge Clay is at sea level and erosion exposes interesting fossils, especially ammonites. These extinct creatures are related to Nautilus which can still be found in modern oceans but have survived for around 400 million years with...
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...
Don't take our word for it. We spoke to the experts, to find out why The Grand National is a uniquely cruel event we should all be ashamed to support. David Lloyd reports.
We were courted by Channel 4 the other week. They were in town to film their TV...
Walking up the steps from St Oswald’s Bay you can return to the Coast Path or walk down into Durdle Cove. This is I think the unofficial name, the Ordnance Survey maps do not seem to give it a name!
You are likely to notice the remains of steps down to the beach...
Purbeck has had a successful stone industry for centuries and continues today with a number of active quarries. The Portland and Purbeck limestone of late Jurassic and early Cretaceous age (140-150 million years old) is exploited for example at Swanworth Quarry and Keates Quarry near Worth Matravers and Langton Matravers respectively. The stone...
From a beekeeper
Oh dear - I keep hearing tips about leaving bowls of sugar water out to "help" keep bees hydrated. Please, please, please DON'T. Bees are really good at finding what they need and there are so many reasons not to do this. The MOST IMPORTANT reason is...
There once was a cat by the name of Tombili (a common Turkish name that is given to chubby pets) who lived in the Kadiköy district of Istanbul, Turkey.
She was famous for leaning against steps and people watching. She was also known for her friendly demeanor.
When she died in...
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...
If you have an interest in the marine world, and want to help conserve and protect it, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is offering an exciting opportunity to join a keen group of volunteer wardens at the Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve at Kimmeridge Bay. We are looking for local people,...
Animals and wildlife really struggle in the UK during heatwaves. Here we identify how we can help.
To help wildlife during a heatwave, here are some important measures to consider:
Provide access to water: Ensure there are adequate water sources available for wildlife, such as natural water bodies, ponds, and small...
