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Dorset Council is introducing new warning signs at three high-risk junctions. The signs aim to alert drivers and motorcyclists to take care and adjust their speed as they approach these areas.
A new high-tech laboratory to help farmers, growers and horticulturalists in Cornwall manage their land and soils more sustainably and productively is being established at the Eden Project.
Residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to share their views on what they consider to be the big transport opportunities and issues across the whole of Dorset.
Work is about to start on a canopy of 543 solar panels that will cover the entire New County Hall visitors’ carpark and significantly reduce running costs for the building.
Public Health Dorset is pleased to announce the launch of a centralised resource aimed at promoting trusted Mental Health Apps to young people in Dorset.
The concept of the Right to Roam is deeply rooted in our history.
Young people in Dorset leaving care will face less of a disadvantage, following approval by Dorset Council to make being care experienced a protected characteristic.
The latest round of Community and Culture Project grants is now open for applications.
Kresen Kernow, home to the world’s largest collection of documents, maps, books and photographs about Cornwall’s history, is opening its strongrooms for exclusive behind the scenes tours as part of the national Heritage Open Days festival of history and culture from 9 – 14 September.
A new community, targeted NHS Health Check is being offered to eligible residents in Dorset by Public Health Dorset’s free, lifestyle change service, LiveWell Dorset.
The community could have a Neighbourhood Plan if residents give it the go ahead.
Cornwall Council are inviting Residents, businesses and organisations to take part in events to shape ambitious new plans to make the region’s energy cleaner and more sustainable as well as boosting the green economy.
A brand-new collaboration between Newquay Business Improvement (BID)’s Love Newquay and Boardmasters will see additional exposure for 16 local businesses via their inclusion on the popular Boardmasters festival app.
The St Austell community came together at the town’s annual Garden Festival on Last weekend (Saturday June 24) to celebrate the landmark completion of St Austell’s Townscape Heritage Scheme – a five-year project to reimagine the town for the benefit of residents, visitors and the local economy.
Organisers of Cornwall’s surf and music festival, Boardmasters, will donate £50,000 to Newquay’s Concrete Waves Skatepark between now and 2025.
It’s not too late to apply for grants of up to £5000 for a project that brings communities across Dorset together.
Hoteliers in Bristol are renewing calls for tighter regulations and restrictions to be imposed on Airbnb properties which affect both the hospitality sector and the rental market.
Persimmon South West has withdrawn its planning application to build a housing estate on Farleigh Fields, Backwell.
Cornish hedgers are being asked to complete a short online survey which will help determine whether the ancient skill should be classified as an endangered craft.
A series of short films featuring Cornish speakers is now available on BBC iPlayer.
