DWP appeals to Dorset drug users to dispose of needles correctly
The Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP) is appealing to drug users, and those using needles for regular medication, to not place their used syringes in bins.
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Stalbridge residents asked to help catch serial fly-tipper
The Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP) is asking residents in Stalbridge for their help in catching a serial fly-tipper who has been dumping white carrier bags of empty cans along a stretch of the A357 at Spire Hill.
New funding available for landscape enhancement
A fund totalling £1.7 million is now open for applications from individuals, groups and organisations for the landscape around Wytch Farm oilfield in Purbeck.
Can ewe name the Cranborne Chase AONB mini mascot?
Children aged 10 and under are being asked to name this little lamb, which has been adopted as a mini mascot for 2018 by the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
European Parliament votes to ban electrocution of fish
Campaigning MEP Julie Girling has been successful today in moves in the European Parliament to ban so-called pulse fishing.
MEP Julie Girling calls for ban on fishing using electric shock
Campaigning MEP Julie Girling is leading a move in the European Parliament tomorrow (Tuesday 16 January) to ban so-called pulse fishing.
‘Outstanding Contribution to Tourism’ accolade awarded to Jurassic Coast team
The Jurassic Coast team received the Outstanding Contribution to Tourism award in a brand-new surprise category announced at the Dorset Tourism Awards.
Mobile flood warning by texts in Dorset
Dorset residents may get a text message from the Environment Agency during the week commencing 4 December 2017 to let them know they have been automatically registered for free flood warnings.
Dress up for the Durlston Dash: a fancy dress fun run for kids
Dorset County Council’s Durlston Country Park is hosting the Durlston Dash, a 2.5k fun-run for children aged 8 to 13, with all participants encouraged to don festive fancy dress in the spirit of the season.
FIRE SERVICE SAYS “ARE WE GETTING THROUGH?”
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched an awareness campaign across its area, targeting poor or inconsiderate parking.