On today’s show: Motcombe man celebrates 100th birthday wish | High Street roadworks latest | Shaftesbury’s Royal Mail team | Breach Common management | Actor Mark Blackham’s new life down under | Wildlife-friendly gardener Dirty Nails | The brook under Whitings Farm bridge
Shaftesbury Town councillors have adopted a plan for the Town Council to achieve carbon-neutral status by 2030. But Cllr Alex Chase expects the council to reach that goal sooner.
A Motcombe family say they’re excited to be hosting a sustainable power project on their land.
What a difference four miles makes!
North Dorset National Trust ranger Clive Whitbourn has drafted proposals that could alter the appearance of a 74-hectare wood near Fontmell Downs.
Lockdown getting you down? Shaftesbury-based fitness guru Laura Langley of Wellness Shark shares inspiring tips to help us achieve something positive during these frustrating times.
On today’s show: Shaftesbury Council carbon neutral by 2030 | Sustainable energy park for Motcombe | Birdwatching in Shaftesbury and Charlton | Clive Whitbourn’s North Dorset nature notes | Laura Langley’s lockdown wellness tips | Soundscapes – a spring on Buddens Lane
The number of positive COVID-19 test results recorded in the Dorset Council area is down 12% on the previous week.
A programme of road surface repairs for the High Street and resurfacing for Coppice Street and Salisbury Street starts on Tuesday.
The Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the snowdrop season with artwork produced by Shaftesbury artist Percy Lizzard.