Weymouth shipwreck granted special protection by the government
The ‘Earl of Abergavenny’ was a cargo ship that sank off the coast of Weymouth in 1805. The shipwreck has now been given government protection.
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Knoll Gardens owner received National Garden Scheme award
Neil Lucas, the owner of Knoll Gardens in Stapehill Road, has been recognised for his commitment to the National Garden Scheme.
Have your say on the sand dunes at Sandbanks
Local people are to have the chance to have their say on the sand dunes at Sandbanks, with a deadline of 30 September.
Southbourne cafés launch reusable coffee cup scheme
Five cafés have banded together to launch the Dorset Cup scheme with Litter Free Dorset to reduce single-use coffee cup waste.
App launched to monitor weather conditions in Boscombe
BCP Council has launched an app to provide wind, weather and water condition data for beaches in Boscombe.
Look out, look up: National Grid issues warning to Dorset farmers
National Grid is urging farmers to to “look out, look up” and stay safe around electrical equipment as part of Farm Safety Week.
Electric bike scheme coming to Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland
More than 100 e-bikes will be deployed across the Dorset region as the council expands its bike sharing scheme to encourage more sustainable transport.
More than 100 new affordable homes being built in Poole
Construction work has begun to create the Hillbourne housing development around the Hillbourne Junior School.
Dorset Wildlife Trust calls on the public to celebrate the sea
The Trust is encouraging Dorset residents to join in with National Marine Week 2024, their annual celebration of the sea.
Five Green Flag Awards for Dorset country parks
Flags for Avon Heath Country Park, Stour Meadows, Milldown, Durlston Country Park and Thorncombe Wood, Black Heath and Hardy’s Birthplace sites.