Extinction Rebellion (XR) Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland are today protesting government inaction on the climate crisis by presenting a letter demanding action on the climate emergency to Richard Drax, MP.
This action is one of 18 actions planned across the southwest alone, with hundreds of rebels participating at MP’s offices...
Today, 25 June, the Climate Change Committee are releasing a report that states the Government is failing to meet its 2050 zero carbon target, a target that is already dangerously too late.
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008. Its...
It’s been over a month since Dorset Council re-opened its household recycling centres (HRCs, or “the tip”) after they were closed in the early stages of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, there are concerns that HRCs are starting to feel the pressure as restrictions continue to be relaxed and more people arrive...
Yesterday Kwasi Kwarteng, the energy minister, when asked about fracking in the UK announced that the government had "moved on".
He stated:
“We had a moratorium on fracking last year and frankly the debate’s moved on. It is not something that we’re looking to do.
“We’ve always said we’d be evidence-backed so if...
Weymouth Town Council welcomes the request from Dorset Council and adds its voice to the plea that the Government require people to stay local to protect Dorset, help prevent a second wave and help protect resources which are struggling to cope at this time.
Not all attractions or facilities are...
On Saturday 30th May Extinction Rebellion supporters protested outside council offices in Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland. As part of a National action, they were asking the Government for a Citizens Assembly to decide our future together during the Covid-19 recovery, a recovery that must prioritise people and planet over profit.
In their Facebook event, the...
A used tea bag can work real miracles in your garden.
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Growing a bunch of different seedlings can be quite a challenge. The reason for this is that most seedlings never even germinate, despite all the love and care you put into them. Luckily, we’ve found a very easy way...
One year after Dorset Council declared a Climate and Ecological Emergency communities and Councillors express disappointment at lack of action.
Today, 16th May marks one year since Dorset Council declared a climate and ecological emergency. However, 12 months on there is still no strategy and action plan.
For a brand new...
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is delighted to announce the return of the UK’s biggest annual nature challenge, 30 Days Wild, which asks the public to do one ‘wild’ activity each day for the 30 days in June.
Last year 400,000 people took part in The Wildlife Trust’s initiative across the...
This afternoon a member of the public thought it would be a good idea to have a BBQ in Puddletown Forest. This caused a large forest fire burning gorse and heath and also destroyed wildlife.
Crews from Wimborne Fire Station Dorchester Fire Station Wareham Fire Station Poole Fire Station Hamworthy, Weymouth Fire Station and Blandford Fire Station and Swanage Fire Station have been...
