Environment Agency to tackle waste crime in Dorset
The agency is investigating a possibly illegal waste site in the county and is asking the public to report anything suspicious.
Poole walking football team signs striker from Thailand
Dexter Sports Walking Football Club, in Poole, allowed a player visiting from Thailand to join in their weekly sessions.
Dry suit fundraising campaign launched by Christchurch charity
The Isabel Baker Foundation has launched a campaign to raise funds to provide dry suits for sick children with venous lines.
New Forest District Council complete works to improve two parks
Two parks in New Milton, Carrick Wood and Ashington Park, have been upgraded as part of a programme to enhance local green spaces.
Wimborne Community Garden wins regional In Bloom award
A community garden in Wimborne was declared the Winning Community Garden at the South & South East In Bloom Awards on 20 September.
Environment Agency removes fish barriers from across the South West
To mark World Rivers Day 2024, the Environment Agency is celebrating efforts to remove manmade barriers from rivers.
Skydivers raise over £22k for Dorset’s Lewis-Manning Hospice Care
A total of 28 brave souls took part in a skydiving event on Saturday 21 September, raising over £22,000 for hospice care nurses.
Neolithic site under Thomas Hardy’s Dorset home granted protection
The site, which is under the garden of Max Gate in Dorchester, could be one of the earliest identified archaeological sites in the county town.
Climate change conference to be held in Bournemouth
People are invited to the Dorset COP (conference of the parties) which is being held at Bournemouth University on 2 November.
Stunning new mural unveiled at Towngate Bridge in Poole
Poole BID has commissioned a new mural by south coast-based artist Kizzi Bennett to add to the town’s collection of mural art.