New Forest ‘pop-up’ campsite planning guidelines to be introduced
Residents and local councils have been concerned about the number of new ‘pop-up’ campsites that have opened in the past two years.
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New Forest eco scheme invites grant applications
Grants of up to £5,000 are available from the Love the Forest scheme, which is run by the New Forest Trust.
Blueprint for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole coastline
Over the next 20 years, a number of improvements will be made to improve seafront infrastructure and public spaces.
Check if you are liable for Plastic Packaging Tax
The new Plastic Packaging Tax came into force on 1 April 2022. If you manufacture or import plastic packaging you must check if you are liable for PPT.
Ashley Heath home saved by firefighters
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue has issued electrical safety advice following the garage fire in Forest Edge Drive.
Ferndown Community Larder saves food going to waste
Ferndown now has its own community larder. Run by Ferndown Community Support, the larder opened on 13 April.
Ban the BBQ campaign supported by national retailers
National retailers have stopped selling disposable BBQs following calls to protect the environment.
Archaeological dig for Weymouth
Ahead of redevelopment of the Weymouth Bowl site, a dig is to take place at the end of April which could reveal medieval finds.
Oly Rush to swim in shark-infested waters
Once again Oly is to take on a unique challenge – swimming around Grand Cayman to spread anti-pollution message.
Easter hunts with a difference at Chesil Beach and Kimmeridge
A host of family-friendly wildlife events and activities are on offer at Dorset Wildlife Trust visitor centres over the Easter holidays, one being an Easter egg case hunt.