Wareham youngster Daisy scoops prestigious wildlife photo award
A 16-YEAR-OLD has landed a prestigious award after getting up close and personal with a tomato wasp – and…
Nature-based course set to help those with depression and anxiety
PEOPLE going through depression, anxiety or loneliness are being offered a free nature-based course aimed at improving their mental…
First phase of £2.3m improvement project at Upton Country Park completed
THE first phase of a £2.3 million project to restore and conserve Upton Country Park has been completed. The work…
Fresh weather warnings for Dorset as Storm Bert approaches
PEOPLE in Dorset are being urged to prepare for bad weather as Storm Bert approaches this weekend. The Met Office…
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…