Dorset tip booking system delayed to early 2026 to reduce congestion
Dorset Council has delayed the launch of a booking system at four household recycling centres until “early 2026”. The scheme,…
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Oxford’s “pretty lousy” railway station needs “ambitious” redevelopment
Oxford Railway Station has been described as “pretty lousy” by the chair of the Oxford Growth Commission, who says the…
Horse tragedy sparks debate about fireworks rules in West Sussex
Horse owners in Albourne, West Sussex, have urged advance notice of fireworks events after a display at a private party…
DFDS ferry apologises for Porn incident
DFDS Transmanche has apologised after children were left “screaming” when pornography was accidentally shown on one of its ferries bound…
Rare Candelabra Coral Fungus Spotted in New Forest
A nationally rare fungus has been spotted in the New Forest for the first time, delighting conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts.…
Dorset Council Solar Farm Plans Win Councillor Backing
Dorset Council is set to develop plans for one of the largest renewable energy schemes on local authority land in…
Residents Return to Ammonite Building Dorchester After Fire
Residents have begun moving back into the Ammonite building in Brewery Square, Dorchester, following a fire in August that left…
Reading Digital Visitor Parking Permits Rolled Out After Successful Trial
Reading Borough Council is rolling out a new digital visitor parking permit scheme following a 15-month trial aimed at modernising…
Northern Lights potentially visible in southern England as solar storm reaches UK skies
The Northern Lights could be visible as far south as Wiltshire this evening, according to forecasts from the Met Office.…
Wessex Water faces £11 million in penalties
Wessex Water is facing an £11 million enforcement package following regulator findings of repeated wastewater failures. Ofwat, the water industry…
