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Saturday, December 21, 2024
The decision by the Labour government to substitute one monstrosity at Portland Port with another, seeks to derail any chance the new MP Lloyd Hatton has of being re elected in 2029. From announcing the celebrated end of Bibby Stockholm as accommodation for asylum seekers, following a year long...
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...

Six reasons to grow tulips

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...
Reform UK supporters must be so in love with fossil fuels, being controlled by massive corporations and powerful states and the destruction of the planet, that they believe the following is a win. However, in reality Richard Tice is a man who is obsessed only with money and himself...
An inspiring story from Global Positive News: Heman Bekele's journey is truly inspiring. Originally from Ethiopia, he was deeply moved by the sight of people working tirelessly under the scorching sun. This early exposure to the harsh conditions motivated him, even at a young age, to find ways to make...
The Dorset Heaths Partnership, Litter Free Dorset and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service are working together this summer on a campaign to raise awareness of the risks of disposable BBQs. Throughout August, eye-catching artwork will appear on the back of Dorset buses encouraging residents and visitors to bring...
So, you've noticed that your pristine garden, once a haven for flourishing flora and maybe even some innocent gnomes, has turned into a battleground. The enemy? Slugs. Those slimy, voracious vandals have launched an all-out assault, leaving a trail of destruction that would make even the boldest gardener weep....