19+ hour, 28+ min ago   (269+ words) Disruptions are likely to affect Dorset this week as a weather warning has been issued for heavy rain. The Met Office has today issued a yellow "be prepared" weather warning for the whole of the county that comes into force…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (377+ words) Time is running out to have your say on a new strategy for managing floods and Dorset's coastline for the next 100 years. Dorset Council, alongside partners the Environment Agency, BCP Council, Dorset Coast Forum and AECOM technical consultants, are developing…...

1+ week, 2+ min ago   (156+ words) A storm could bring winds of around 60mph as a weather warning has been issued. Storm Goretti will bring a spell of strong winds on Thursday, with a yellow weather warning in place from 3pm until 6am on Friday. A spokesperson for the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (344+ words) Are you the area's environmental champion?Dorset Echo Are you the area's environmental champion? Weymouth Rotary (Image: Weymouth Rotary) Community Champion (Image: NQ) All across our area there are people quietly rolling up their sleeves to protect and improve the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (247+ words) Stunning pictures were captured of January's Wolf Moon as it lit up the Dorset sky. Sky gazers braved the cold to watch as the first full moon of the year became visible. It is known as the Wolf Moon due…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (211+ words) An event is set to bring together environmental leaders, local authorities, community groups, and businesses to tackle litter and champion sustainable solutions across Dorset. Litter Free Dorset's annual Summit 2026 is taking place on Wednesday, January 16, 2026 at the Shire Hall Museum…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (243+ words) Meta is shutting down the Facebook Messenger app on certain devices on Monday (December 15), which could leave some unable to access their chat history. The major tech company is responsible for the likes of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta is…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (149+ words) Nearly 8,000 single use water bottles have been prevented from going to landfill thanks to a towns refill station. According to Dorchester Town Council, Dorchester has saved the equivalent of 7,913 500ml single use plastic bottles from April to August by using the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (288+ words) Here's why the winter is a great time to spot one of the UK's native seal species - the grey seal. The UK is home to over a third of the global grey seal population with estimates of around 120,000 - 162,000 individuals and…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (364+ words) Butterfly Conservation has celebrated its remarkable achievements despite a funding crisis hitting UK charities. Despite ongoing financial challenges, the national charity for butterflies and moths detailed its successes at its annual meeting. Membership increased to more than 41,000 in the last…...