A coastal walk and public meeting with Wessex Water have been organised by local clean water campaigners. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting on Fri 15thMarch 7pm, Portland Community Venue.Â
Last month, fifty people took part in the Pollution Solution Community Assembly on Portland. Attendees recognised there are several sources of pollution into our seas and rivers, such as sewage, agricultural...
Plus...England's 13 dirtiest beaches are awarded 'Brown Flag Awards'
Dorset is England's cleanest county for swimming in the sea, according to a new league table.
Almost 90% of Dorset's beaches are rated as 'excellent' for clean water in summer, according to UK travel site Holiday Park Guru, which analysed Environment Agency data from hundreds of...
White bread is often considered less healthy than whole grain bread for several reasons:
Nutrient Content: White bread is made from refined flour, where the nutrient-rich bran and germ of the wheat kernel are removed during processing. This results in a loss of essential nutrients such as fibre, vitamins (like...
At present, social media platforms play a significant role in shaping the lives of teenagers. Instagram, with its visually appealing content and widespread popularity, has become a virtual playground for young users.
According to DemandSage, 2023 saw a record number of Instagram users. This year, the platform had over 2.4 billion...
A new local pressure group are making demands on the Government and the BCP council to create a greener Bournemouth.
The environmentalists ‘Cycling Rebellion’ who protest through mass bike riding, converge on busy roads to get their message across. They say that this particular action is not illegal, but they...
Dorset Mind is seeking passionate people to join their movement and raise awareness about crucial mental health issues. For Mental Health Awareness week this year (13th to 19th May), a cohort of the charity’s Youth Ambassadors are doing just that and tackling this year’s theme - Body Image.
With the...
Officers searching for a missing man in Poole are appealing for information from the public to help find him.
Dorset Police received a report at 11.17am on Tuesday 5 March 2024 raising concern for the welfare of 57-year-old Richard Smith. He was last seen on Wednesday 28 February 2024 in...
The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who lived in Poole.
Robert Stewart, who was 81 years old, died at his home address in Holt Road on Sunday 18 February 2024.
His death is not being treated as...
Officers investigating a fatal road traffic collision on Portland are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.The incident involving a pedestrian and a lorry was reported to police at 8.30am on Sunday 20 August 2023.
Very sadly, the pedestrian – a man in his 30s – died...
Starting University is an intimidating and scary time at the best of times. Most people who attend University are leaving home and looking after themselves for the very first time. This means looking after their finances for the very first time, which isn’t always easy.
The cost of living crisis...
