A dream fulfilled last night was seeing the Northern Lights, but I never imagined that I’d actually get to see them at home and that we'd have such a strong aurora borealis display here in Somerset. I took some photos with the phone camera. It didn't look this intense...
Households across England will soon have the convenience of placing recyclable materials – plastic, metal, glass, paper, and card – into a single bin, as announced by the government.
Under the newly unveiled plans by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), councils will also have the authority...
Green and sustainable practices are becoming more and more common in just about every industry and the UK’s $239 billion construction sector is no exception.
Many of the sustainable changes within this sector come in conjunction with the government’s goal of being carbon net zero by 2050. They’re challenging themselves, businesses and individuals to...
The High Court has deemed the government's strategy to meet climate targets and transition to a greener economy unlawful.
The activist groups that initiated the lawsuit argued that the plan relied excessively on risky technologies and downplayed the risk of failing to meet targets. Judge Clive Sheldon upheld four of...
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...
In Cornwall, we were told by a local a couple of weeks ago: "it has not stopped raining since October.". It certainly seemed that way at Easter. We saw the sun for a few hours on one day, but all week it was either about to rain or raining so hard our coats became unusable....
LOCAL RESIDENTS DEFEND HISTORIC ROLE OF JURIES OUTSIDE BOURNEMOUTH CROWN COURT
Update
A high court judge has thrown out an attempt by the government’s most senior law officer to prosecute a woman for holding a placard on jury rights outside a climate trial.
Mr Justice Saini said there was no basis for...
Transition Town Dorchester (TTD) is delighted to welcome Dorset Mind to take up a dedicated space at their Community Farm in Poundbury to deliver their Eco in Mind ecotherapy support and activities for local people that want to improve their wellbeing.
“Dorset Mind is an eagerly anticipated partner for the TTD...
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...
Anyone who has taken their little one to Peppa Pig World will have the delight of walking into the shop at the end and hearing their love of their life have a Peppa Pig meltdown:
“Peppa Pig House”
“Peppa Pig Car”
“Peppa Pig Helicopter”
…And through everything they sell, all with Peppa Pig...
