Snow closes Corfe Castle – and dozens of Dorset schools: Full list
CORFE Castle – and dozens of schools – are closed today due to snow in Dorset. The attraction, run by…
Met Office snow warning in place for much of Dorset
SNOW could be heading to parts of Dorset today, forecasters have warned. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning…
Poole pair escaped Spain floods – thanks to Moroccan lorry driver
“THERE were moments where I thought ‘we could die here’.” So said Karen Loftus who, along with husband Steve, escaped…
Hedgerow harvest to help nature thrive in Purbeck
VOLUNTEERS are needed to harvest berries and seeds from hedgerows so they can be planted to create a wildlife-rich…
Bright red rare fungus found in Swanage
EAGLE eyed visitors to a Swanage country park spotted something seemingly alien last week. A bright red fungus—initially mistaken for…
Project helps Purbeck youngsters explore nature
PUPILS have been immersing themselves with the natural beauty Purbeck has to offer thanks to the success of a…
Winter bus timetable changes in Dorset revealed
NEW winter timetables for buses in Dorset have been revealed – including a boost for students. Bus company First Wessex…
‘Nature Buddies’ to help people engage with nature across Dorset
NEW ‘Nature Buddies’ will help break down barriers hindering people from engaging with nature. The network of specially trained volunteers…
Track upgrade ensures wildlife-friendly winter walking at Studland
WALKERS can now explore the Studland peninsula and all its wildlife throughout winter thanks to a major upgrade to…
Weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in Dorset
DORSET is being warned to prepare for thunderstorms after a weather warning was issued for the south west -…