tanglewoodsteve.bsky.social
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Another generation of White Tailed #Eagles continues the success story of the reintroduction of #wildlife. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
White-tailed eagle chicks fledge again amid reintroduction project
The Forestry England and the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation reintroduction project began in 2019.
bbc.co.uk
I think that @bournemouthecho.bsky.social should publish an apology to the #RNLI and the residents/visitors of #Poole for their deplorable reporting on the situation and their biased support for the so called #Patriots which has led to all of this.
I hope that the @bournemouthecho.bsky.social & the #Reform led #Poole Town Council put as much effort into getting behind & supporting the #RNLI volunteer rescue teams who put their own lives at risk for all of us everyday as they have in spreading rumours and lies. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Abuse of RNLI volunteers 'wholly unacceptable', chief says
Peter Sparkes says there has been "deliberate misinformation" spread about the charity.
bbc.co.uk
Why the blazes is my local paper, the Bournemouth Daily Echo advertising a call from Tommy Robinson for people from Bournemouth to march in Portsmouth? I have no respect for my local paper anymore.
A stark reminder of our fragile Earth so let's hope that the Government take more than a 🤞 approach to #ClimateChange & all that goes with it. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Studland seahorse survey success but storms threaten habitat
With increasing winter storms predicted vital habitat for seahorses could be under threat
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I look forward to reading the @bournemouthecho.bsky.social response to this article, and in particular any comments from its editor Mr Toby Granville.
Bylines Network@bylinesnetwork.co.uk · last wk.We’re losing the front line of democracy "It is the threat to democracy that worries me the most" northeastbylines.co.uk/news/were-lo...
Tell me you and your mates are bloody idiots without saying that you and your mates are bloody idiots! #Wildlife #Dorset www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Visitors disturb bird site at Dorset's RSPB Arne and pose for nest cam
The RSPB says there has been an increase in antisocial behaviour at Arne nature reserve in Dorset.
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This is of course backed up by this article from the @bournemouthecho.bsky.social itself on 2nd June 2026. 👇 www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2615635...
Reform promises low tax, community events and Safeguard Force in Poole
Both Reform led town councils have reaffirmed their position to support community events while keeping costs down, as well as introducing a version…
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Alex McKinstry@alexmckinstry.bsky.social · 3w agoI'm guessing these reserves will eventually be used by the Reform group - who have a supermajority - to fund a contract with racist vigilante group Safeguard Force, much like Essex County Council is doing with its fearmongering project "Operation Vanguard". Echo will cheer it all on: "lOcAL hEroEs"
Important information for all water sport & leisure users here in #Dorset. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Serious situation' as E. coli spikes in two Dorset rivers
An environmental group reports E. coli readings have "spiked alarmingly" in Dorset.
bbc.co.uk
When there is a need for duck patrols it clearly shows that there has been a drastic breakdown in common decency in a certain minority section of society in a Country well known for being animal lovers. Sad! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dorchester duck patrol plea after 'mindless' catapult attacks
Attacks on wild birds in Dorchester are on the rise again, prompting a plea for volunteer patrols.
bbc.co.uk
History revealing itself here in #Poole #Dorset.
Bournemouth University Archaeology and Anthropology@buarchanth.bsky.social · 3w agoMore on the mysterious Dorset structure from @derekpitman.bsky.social @lawrence-shaw.bsky.social @megsdigs.bsky.social and others working on the #CareerInRuins project 😊⏬️⏬️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
As if the New Forest hasn't already got more than its fair share of woes just now. #NewForest #Hamphire www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2648867...
New Forest pony sale cancelled as deadly equine flu outbreak kills 35 horses
An equine flu outbreak that has killed 35 New Forest ponies has forced a pony sale to be cancelled
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A network of joined up highways can (will) make a huge difference in our fight against #ClimateChange despite the rhetoric coming from certain sections of society. #Rewild #Drought #Floods #Wildfires www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show
National Trust’s Holnicote estate says restored wetlands and rivers offer proof of resilience to drought, wildfires and flooding
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Fed up with people shirking responsibility by arguing that the UK causes just 1% of emissions? Here are two fantastic analogies from a primary school teacher, Mark in Coventry, who called Sheila Fogerty on @lbc.co.uk - one involving dog poo 😆 Other arguments here: www.nebriefing.org/mp-dialogue
I think that any person of sound mind can see what the #Reform led #Bournemouth Town Council is doing here and just to BIG the story up @bournemouthecho.bsky.social have used an image of the Christmas Market which has nothing to do with the Town Council! www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2647484...
Christmas lights to return to Bournemouth after £60,000 funding approved
Christmas lights will return to four areas of Bournemouth this year after the town council approved nearly £60,000 in funding
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Full details of the #WessexWater #Hosepipe #Ban and how it affects you can be found here. #Dorset #BCP www.wessexwater.co.uk/hosepipe-ban
Hosepipe ban | Wessex Water
We have introduced a temporary hosepipe ban – find out why, who is affected, what the restrictions are and who is exempt.
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The Wildlife Trusts are one of the only organisations I trust these days to understand science and economy, to deliver a plan that actually delivers for future human security. Thanks @craigbennett3.bsky.social for setting out a clear plan as always. www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/craig-b...
We drained Britain dry. Now we are watching it burn | The Wildlife Trusts
Britain faces summers of extreme heat, drought and wildfires. The solution to help us adapt is more nature - not less.
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As if there wasn't enough for #Dorset farmers to be concerned about already .... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dorset farmers on alert over bluetongue outbreak
The potentially fatal animal disease has spread throughout the south west in the hot dry weather.
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If you or anyone you know of would be interested in being a part of the first ever #Youth #Climate and #Nature Panel then please check out this post and 🧵 to apply or to share it with whoever it is you know!
Rewilding Britain@rewildingbritain.org.uk · last mo.Are you 16–18 and passionate about nature? Or maybe you know someone who is? 📢 The UK government is forming its first ever Youth Climate and Nature Panel. They’re looking for young people from across the UK to help shape nature and climate policy, share their views and inspire wider action. 1/2
Unless I've missed them & if I have I apologise but I haven't seen any concerns being raised by the #Bournemouth & #Poole #Labour MP's, plenty of soft PR posts & comments but nothing on these promised & much needed by their constituents LA Mayoral funding & investments. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Councils in South 'losing out on cash' due to mayoral delays
Councils in the south of England say they are falling behind northern authorities that already have mayors.
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tanglewoodsteve.bsky.social@tanglewoodsteve.bsky.social · last mo.There's an absolute avalanche of PR posts coming from #Bournemouth and #Poole #Labour MP's in high praise of the PM & I can understand why. However once the fanfares have quietened and we get to see the full details and costings I remain sceptically optimistic as I think our MP's should be too.
Please consider watching this new interview with British Climate scientist Professor Kevin Anderson. I’m really really frightened and I don’t know what else to say to you. The public do not understand what’s coming. youtu.be/mBFos_T7cT0?...
November 14 2026 An important date to mark on my calendar as it should be for all of our #Dorset MP's, business leaders NGO decision makers along with everyone interested in #Environmental #ClimateAction #Nature #Ecosystem issues. www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2644621...
Politicians and climate experts to be quizzed in Dorset at a major public event
A BBC Question Time-style panel will form the centrepiece of the fourth Dorset COP, taking place at Kingston Maurward Coastland College on November…
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I classed this as important enough to share for the benefit of #Poole #Library users .... so I have 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dorset library to close while concrete is removed from roof
Poole Library will be closed for a month between Wednesday 26 August and Friday 25 September.
bbc.co.uk
There's an absolute avalanche of PR posts coming from #Bournemouth and #Poole #Labour MP's in high praise of the PM & I can understand why. However once the fanfares have quietened and we get to see the full details and costings I remain sceptically optimistic as I think our MP's should be too.
tanglewoodsteve.bsky.social@tanglewoodsteve.bsky.social · 2mo agoWell it's going to be interesting to see if the two #Bournemouth #Labour MP's who so dutifully followed the Starmer whips will now do the same and follow the Burham whips when voting or will they turn into backbench rebels? - very unlikely! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
