Bring a picnic, not a BBQ
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) is asking that people take picnics, not BBQs on their days out to prevent wildfires.
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Amber wildfire alert for weekend as temperatures soar
An Amber wildfire alert has been issued for parts of the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service area for the coming weekend as temperatures are set to soar.
Are you having a giraffe? Mountain of litter picked in Dorset
In May, 177 Dorset residents took on the Litter Free Dorset Challenge and between them collected a whopping 34,000 pieces of litter weighing 1,200kg (the equivalent weight of a giraffe).
Castleman Trailway improvements celebrated
Improvements have been made to the Castleman Trailway which follows much of the old Southampton to Dorchester railway line.
Wimborne’s Tree Trail continues
The residents of the Dorset town of Wimborne Minster may have noticed that more trees have been springing up.
Home renovation rules change this month
In order to improve energy efficiency, new regulations are being introduced across the country from 15 June.
More than 500 new affordable homes provided in Dorset
A total of 228 more affordable homes were built up to March 2022 compared with the same time the previous year.
Tell your New Forest story
People are invited to share their stories about their relationship with nature and the landscape of the forest.
Bees are very welcome in Wimborne
Wimborne is one of six towns to have been awarded Bee Friendly Town status by the Bee Friendly Trust.
Dorset CPRE calls for investment in green belts
With the green belt having been built on in many areas of Dorset, particularly Wimborne, the CPRE is calling for government investment.