Dead birds of prey spark concerns in Dorset
A shot buzzard and dead barn owl have sparked concerns of a local persecution problem in Dorset.
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Green Flag raised again at Christchurch Quay
Christchurch Quay has been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme for the seventh year running and the flag is displayed at the Quomps Splash Park.
Ranger den: a new experience at Moors Valley!
Moors Valley Country Park is celebrating a brand new experience at the park, which has just been opened by chairman of East Dorset, Cllr Toni Coombs.
200-year-old White Horse at Osmington pales into significance
Dorset County Council’s team of countryside rangers have recently carried out work on the 200-year-old white horse at Osmington.
Roadkill sightings can help conservation efforts
Wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is calling on the public to record roadkill sightings of mammals, dead or alive.
Avon and Friars Cliff beaches replenished in time for summer
Routine maintenance by Christchurch Borough Council at Avon Beach and Friars Cliff Beach is nearing completion in time for the summer holidays.
Microbeads in personal products are banned from sale but MCS says more needs to be done
Personal products containing microbeads are banned from sale in England and Scotland from today but the Marine Conservation Society says more must be done.
Talented students get on board with Poole Maritime Festival
Nearly 80 talented students from five schools across Dorset challenged to reduce the amount of plastic in the seas and oceans.
Fire safety reminders issued after fire devastates three caravans in Holton Heath
Caravan owners are being encouraged to install smoke alarms and check them regularly after a caravan fire at a holiday park in Holton Heath on 24 May.
Driving Dorset’s verges towards becoming mini ‘nature reserves’
Rural highway grass verges are currently cut twice a year, but trials have taken place to reduce the number of cuts, help conserve wildflowers and improve the biodiversity of our rural verges.