“Talk with us”: Calls for transparency over plans to fell dozens of trees at Swanage hostel
SWANAGE residents are appealing for a youth hostel to provide more information about their plans to fell more than…
Swanage hostel defends plans to fell protected trees – a decision branded as “ecologically destructive”
PROTECTED trees in Swanage are set to be felled following concerns over subsidence- a move that has sparked outrage…
Beavers return to the wild in Studland after 400 years in historic reintroduction
TWO pairs of Eurasian beavers are currently roaming the wild in Studland following a historic reintroduction. The semi-aquatic rodents were…
Oscar-winning actor becomes patron of Planet Purbeck
OSCAR-winning actor Sir Mark Rylance has become patron of the Planet Purbeck community group. Sir Mark, who recently appeared on…
Proposals to ban unauthorised beach camping and barbeques across Studland
A BAN on unauthorised beach camping and barbeques could be extended across Studland in a bid to prevent wildfires…
Rare Studland bats get extra protection to keep roosting sites safe
RARE bats in Studland have been given an additional layer of protection to ensure they are left alone while…
Despair after human faeces, broken glass and litter dumped at Upton Heath Nature Reserve
A “DEPRESSING” amount of litter and human and dog faeces was found at Upton Heath Nature…
Blister packs can now be recycled in Boots across Dorset
HARD-to-recycle blister packs can now be dropped off at Boots locations across Dorset. This follows the success of a pilot…
Restoration project will help amplify nature’s chorus in Purbeck
A PROJECT to restore prime habitats for songbirds across Purbeck is underway. The National…
Red deer being removed from Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park due to change in law
VISITORS to a Dorset farm park will no longer be able to pet red deer due to changes in…