Day of action highlights marine community issues
Did you know it is an offence to remove parts of a dead marine animal from the beach, such as its teeth?
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New seafront toilets and beach control office open in Weymouth
If you’re planning to go to Weymouth this weekend, you will be pleased to hear that 23 new seafront lavatories are now open as well as a beach control office.
Dorset shops urged to promote responsible BBQ use
With the expected heatwave at the weekend, Litter Free Dorset has been asking shops, supermarkets and petrol stations across Dorset to support the ‘BBQs Burn More Than Bangers’ campaign.
Nellie the fish has left Bournemouth Pier Approach
Over the last four weeks she has not only helped collect plastic bottles and aluminium cans but has also helped teach people to make less rubbish by reusing and not throwing away.
‘Don’t Be a Tos53r’ campaign to target visitors this summer
The amount of litter left behind on local beaches in June was horrendous and Litter Free Dorset doesn’t want a repeat of this.
Artwork will remind visitors to ‘leave only footprints’
Coral, a nine-year-old from Manorside Academy in Poole is the primary school winner in BCP Council’s Leave Only Footprints artwork competition.
Litter picking takes on new dimension for Poole woman
A Poole woman who has learning disabilities, has been lending a helping hand to the local community during lockdown by litter picking and dog walking.
Waste warrior will swim Jurassic Coast to make a difference
Litter-picking legend Oly Rush, who spends his spare time cleaning Dorset’s beaches, is to swim the entire length of the Jurassic Coast – almost 100 miles.
Become an insect champion and reverse the decline
A new report published by the Wildlife Trusts shows how people in every part of society, wherever they live, can take action to bring back declining insects.
Visitors to Westbourne assured of a colourful welcome
Dawn McLachlan, landlady of The Porterhouse, and a team of volunteers have been adding plants around the area.