Looking back on 2020 – a year like no other
What an unusual year 2020 has been. We thought our readers would like to read a summary of the highs and lows of the year of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Day: December 31, 2020
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Dorset & Wiltshire fire officers recognised in New Year Honours
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating with three members of staff who have been recognised in the 2021 New Year Honours List.
Wimborne Minster church closed for public worship
The decision to close the church has been made in order to keep worshippers – who live in both Tiers 3 and 4 – safe.
GPs £10 per jab boost to support care home vaccination drive
The NHS is to provide GPs an extra £10 for every care home resident they are able to vaccinate against Covid by the end of January in an accelerated drive to protect the most vulnerable.
Over £10,000 raised for Dorset’s disability charity
Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, raised in excess of £10,000 from its charity auction and through additional donations to its different services over the course of the event.
Dorset Council area has moved into Tier 3
Following the Secretary of State’s announcement, Dorset Council has moved into Tier 3 from today, Thursday 31 December.
New Forest Heritage Centre receives £2,500 grant
The Love the Forest scheme has given a grant of £2,500 to the Lyndhurst based Heritage Centre, which encompasses a museum and gallery.
Dorset Council’s new dog rules come into force on 1 January
In the first few weeks of the Public Spaces Protection Order coming into force in 2021, Dorset Council will explain the new rules to dog owners.
Poole Hospital department raises funds for ‘elf service’
The annual elf dash had to be held virtually this year, with the Poole Hospital’s clinical management team raising £2,100.
Jewel thieves targeting homes in Bournemouth and Poole
There were six burglaries in the run up to Christmas and in the majority of cases, keys had been left in locks.