A vast swarm of flying ants stretching for a mile has been detected on a weather radar along the south coast of the UK, and further swarms are anticipated in the upcoming days. The Met Office identified these insect gatherings on Friday, coinciding with numerous eyewitness reports shared on...
Animals and wildlife really struggle in the UK during heatwaves. Here we identify how we can help.
To help wildlife during a heatwave, here are some important measures to consider:
Provide access to water: Ensure there are adequate water sources available for wildlife, such as natural water bodies, ponds, and small...
Most of us love animals and many of us need to smile more.
Prepare to be uplifted.
Way too adorableCredit: Jukin???? For more inspiration and uplifting stories, please follow ???? @UpliftingVids pic.twitter.com/PuuLreAawZ— Epoch Bright (@EpochBright) June 19, 2023
How dogs make us happy
Dogs have a remarkable ability to bring joy and...
Animal Kindness Index reveals 86% in the South West have acted to help animals
The RSPCA has just published a new regional animal kindness league table which shows how the different regions compare when it comes to animal compassion - and the charity has revealed how people in the South...
Nesting in the eaves of our buildings and other small gaps in our homes, Swifts make the return journey from sub-Saharan Africa each year to breed in Dorset and the wider UK.
Greg Lambe, Vice Chairman of Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group (CHOG), tells us that these “enigmatic birds which are the...
The Natural Hazards Partnership (NHP) issued an Amber alert for the risk of wildfires over the weekend (Saturday 20 May 2023). This means that the weather and ground conditions give a higher likelihood of wildfire, and that any fire that broke out would potentially be difficult to control.
The highest risk areas...
DOG OWNERS PLEASE READ THIS
This is OLLIE, my beautiful 11 months old cocker spaniel.
While out for a walk, Ollie got bitten by an adder and sadly after 3 days of multiple visits to the vets and being in the emergency hospital, he lost his fight. His little body couldn’t...
A previously thriving river in Dorset has “shocking” levels of E-coli coated with “a layer of brown sludge”
A previously thriving river in Dorset has been declared “ecologically dead” due to “shocking” levels of E-coli and the amount of sewage overflowing into it tripling in under a year.
The River Lim used to...
Nothing sums up Dorset more than a flock of sheep.
Busy day w/ friendly neighbours!#Dorset #BlackmoreVale #Villagepub @CAMRA_Official @VisitDorset @Dorset_eye @Dorset_Live @Blackmore_vale @Dorset_Hour @BBCRadioSolent @CAMRAwessex @blackmore_vale @CampAndCaravan #Familyfriendly #Dogfriendly #Camping #Caravanning #HardyCountry pic.twitter.com/8IzpIfXK5l— The Trooper Inn (@TrooperinDorset) April 22, 2023
Sheep are domesticated mammals that are raised for their...
There once was a cat by the name of Tombili (a common Turkish name that is given to chubby pets) who lived in the Kadiköy district of Istanbul, Turkey.
She was famous for leaning against steps and people watching. She was also known for her friendly demeanor.
When she died in...
