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The arrival of a dolphin in Lyme Regis has delighted residents and visitors, but the authorities warn people are getting too close to the animal.

Volunteers for Ringwood & Poulner Toad Patrol received certificates for their work helping toads cross a busy road in the New Forest.

The rare birds of prey have returned for a second consecutive year and have laid four eggs, when they normally only lay three.

Vikki Slade is pushing to ban disposable barbeques to help reduce the risk of wildfires on Dorset’s heathlands.

The Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust is restoring heathlands to benefit sand lizards, smooth snakes and adders.

New data has found that more than half of UK butterfly species are now in long-term decline.

Research by Wild New Forest has found 36 priority species that are classified as nationally rare or scarce.

Haskins Garden Centre at Longham has offered some expert advice for people who want to take part in this weekend’s RSPB event.

Work started this month to restore heathland at the country park just outside Ringwood in a £1.2 million project.

Liberal Democrat Vikki Slade, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, is campaigning for a fur-free Britain.