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Sunday, May 19, 2024
Today I attended the City of London Magistrates Court. I pleaded guilty to sitting in the road in October 2019. I read out my statement and was told I could leave. Then a moment later an usher came out and asked me to go back into the courtroom. The...
Earth Day is fast approaching! Dorchester will be marking the day on the on the 23rd April 12noon – 4pm on the Great Field, Poundbury. Earth Day is a global cause, where around the world, including in Dorchester, people will be celebrating those who are making a difference - questioning current ways and finding solutions together. This free event is being organised by Dorchester Town Council with their...
The corporate deception... and the sociopathic... politicians will wipe out the only known inhabited planet, to humans, in the universe. Our ignorance, inaction and greed helps them. https://twitter.com/MikeHudema/status/1512093888487514123?s=20&t=6JL_vBSTm4quwYK-cVltaw That's All Folks! Jason Cridland
The Bank of England was the scene of protests this morning as campaigners called on Britain’s central bank to act on its pledges to support a green COVID recovery. Campaigners accused the Bank of England of failing on pledges to ‘build back better’ from the covid crisis, as recent research...
New research shows that over 11,600 jobs could be created in Dorset across green infrastructure and care work in the next two years, rising to more than 27,000 over 10 years.   The data, compiled by Green New Deal UK, shows that Dorset is likely to suffer over 26,000 permanent...
Wanderlust, the irresistible urge to explore and travel, has captivated humanity since time immemorial. While traditionally seen as a character trait, recent scientific investigations have unveiled a fascinating possibility: the existence of a genetic predisposition towards wanderlust. This article delves into the intricacies of the wanderlust gene, exploring its...
County councillors have today, 17 October, voted on two consultations from central government which will inform the future of shale gas extraction in the UK. Elected Members were asked to consider a report which outlined two major consultations; the first is from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government...
So many especially over the last months and years are now saying what has to be said. Our economic system is killing the planet, multiple species and humanity. Unless we find an alternative and quick humanity will cease to exist sooner rather than later. So, will the UK's national treasure,...
Activists from Animal Rebellion and local groups of Extinction Rebellion held the sit-in from noon on Saturday in St Marys Street Weymouth branch.  Branded a McSit-in, they occupied areas of the restaurant for 2 hours.    Catherine Cannon, (43), a local climate activist at Saturday’s sit-in, said: “McDonald’s needs to transition...
Five towns and villages have the approval to proceed with the introduction of 20mph zones or speed limits. The town/parish councils for Langton Matravers, Bridport, Wimborne, Pimperne and Winfrith successfully applied to Dorset Council in 2023 for the new limits and zones. Residents gave their comments, support, or objections to the...