Environment

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Judges commended the use of sustainable practices Picture: Swanage Town Council

Swanage Beach Gardens retains national award

BEACH Gardens in Swanage has once again been recognised as one of the best-maintained parks in the UK. It was…

King George's Play Area Picture: Swanage Town Council

Wasp warning at Swanage play area

THE public are being advised to take care following reports of “a significant number” of wasps taking up a…

The idea is set to be discussed at BCP Council next Wednesday (July 14) Picture: BCP Council

Cross-pavement EV charging could be launched in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

A NEW cross-pavement electric vehicle charging trial could be introduced across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. This would mean EV users…

The move follows intense criticism of the plans Picture: Dorset Council

U-turn on recycling centre booking plans in Swanage and Wareham

DORSET Council has rowed back on plans to introduce a booking system for its tips – but only for…

The new system will cost £120,000 - with an ongoing £20,00 a year maintenance fee Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset Council “determined” to push through £120,000 recycling centre booking system

PLANS to introduce an online booking system for tips in Dorset are likely to be pushed through – despite…

The new system is set to be introduced in autumn Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset Council claims hundreds of thousands of pounds can be saved with new recycling centre booking system

A MOVE to introduce an online booking system for recycling centres in Dorset has been met with anger -…

The changes are set to come in by autumn Picture: Dorset Council

Want to visit a Household Recycling Centre in Dorset? You’ll soon need to book online

PEOPLE wishing to visit a Household Recycling Centre (HRC) in Dorset will soon be asked to…

Much of Dorset could see heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms. Picture: Met Office

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for much of Dorset: Here’s where

THE recent humid spell in Somerset and Dorset is set to break tomorrow – with a weather warning issued…

The service has been extended until the end of August Picture: Rachel Martin Pash Joynson

Purbeck Shuttle extends summer bus service linking most picturesque attractions

PEOPLE are being encouraged to ditch their cars and hop on a bus to visit some of some of…

The newly acquired land on Purbeck Picture: National Trust/James Dobson

National Trust secures final jigsaw piece of Swanage coastline to create 5.5 mile protected nature corridor

A RECENT acquisition of land in Swanage by the National Trust means nature is now protected…