Wareham23 hrs agoReturning ospreys lay first egg of the seasonThe birds of prey have returned to the nest site at Careys Secret Garden near Wareham.23 hrs ago1 day agoUK butterflies declining after 50 years of dataVolunteers led by Dorset-based Butterfly Conservation have gathered more than 44m records.1 day ago7 days agoCall to 'be vigilant' on heathlands during alertThe weather warning, issued by the Natural Hazards Partnership, is in place until Saturday.7 days ago7 days agoChimp rescued as a baby from circus abuse turns 30Trudy was taken in by Monkey World in Dorset after her circus trainer was convicted of animal cruelty.7 days ago30 Mar 2026Heathland fires treated as suspiciousCrews from Dorset and Wiltshire were called to Sandford Heath and Great Ovens Hill, near Wareham.30 Mar 202630 Mar 2026Heathland fires believed to be deliberateCrews were called to Sandford Heath and Great Ovens Hill, near Wareham, on Saturday evening.30 Mar 202629 Mar 2026Firefighters tackle multiple heathland blazesCrews were called to Sandford Heath and Great Ovens Hill, near Wareham on Saturday evening.29 Mar 202616 Mar 2026Lawrence of Arabia centre planned at new museumA museum says it will embrace its role as a T.E. Lawrence centre under expansion plans.16 Mar 202611 Mar 2026In pictures: Daffodils dazzle across the SouthThousands of the trumpet-like flowers have come out in force creating a burst of colour.11 Mar 2026...
