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New bus stops are being installed in Christchurch High Street. Picture: Google

New bus stops being installed in Christchurch High Street

WORK is underway to replace two bus shelters in Christchurch. Passengers using the High Street stops are set to benefit…

Much of Dorset could see snow on Wednesday. Picture: Met Office

Snow could hit Purbeck towns as Met Office issues fresh weather warning

A WEATHER warning for snow has been issued – covering much of Dorset and parts of Purbeck. The Met Office…

Andy Farrer has started planting trees when he takes on work

Purbeck photographer planting trees after witnessing deforestation around the world

AN AWARD-winning Purbeck photographer is passing on his love of nature by planting a tree for every job he…

Diverse Abilities is collecting Christmas trees for a suggested £10 donation

Last chance to book your Christmas tree collection – and boost Dorset charity

HOUSEHOLDS thinking about taking down the Christmas decorations are being urged to have their tree recycled – for a…

Gusts of up to 75mph could strike the south west on January 1

Weather warning in place as 75mph winds expected across the south west

A STORMY start to 2025 is on the cards after a weather warning was issued for the south west. The…

Daisy Pipe, from Wareham, won the 16-18 mobile category of the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2024 with this image

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…

Jane Woods, Rob Waitt and Sara Greenwood

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…

Amazing views have been restored at Upton Country Park. Picture: BCP Council

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…

The Met Office has issued several weather warnings for Somerset. Picture: Met Office

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…

Corfe Castle is closed for the remainder of Thursday, November 21. Picture: National Trust

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…