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Local shops can become online retailers

Business, DorsetApril 9, 2020

A UK entrepreneur has developed an e-commerce product that will enable local retailers to provide their products through an online shop.

Chief Constable James Vaughan of Dorset Police

Live in Dorset? Love your local area by staying at home

Dorset, Health & LifestyleApril 9, 2020

Residents from across Dorset are being urged by BCP Council, Dorset Council and Dorset Police to stay at home over the Easter break, with any exercise taken directly from their front doors.

Michele O’Brien in bed from Lighthouse Poole

Sunday night Bedtime Stories from Lighthouse

Culture, Dorset, Events & Entertainment, PooleApril 9, 2020

Award-winning storyteller Michele O’Brien is to share Sunday bedtime stories with Lighthouse Facebook visitors.

Recycle empty ink cartridges and help NHS COVID-19 appeal

Business, Charity, DorsetApril 9, 2020

Think Inks, a UK printer consumables recycling organisation, is donating up to £5 to the NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Urgent Appeal for every used ink cartridge they receive for recycling.

Julia’s House to care for most vulnerable families during coronavirus

Charity, Dorset, Health & LifestyleApril 9, 2020

Despite the financial uncertainty ahead, local charity Julia’s House is continuing to care for vulnerable families during the coronavirus.

Dorset schools plan over Easter

Dorset, EducationApril 8, 2020

Dorset schools are working hard to stay open and will provide additional free school meal vouchers over Easter to help support families during the coronavirus pandemic.

Emergency funding now available from brewery’s Community Chest

Blandford Forum, Business, Charity, DorsetApril 8, 2020

Hall & Woodhouse is to continue with its 2020 Community Chest funding, albeit with some adaptations in recognition of the current times

Community fridge at the Allendale Centre is still open

Charity, Dorset, WimborneApril 8, 2020

Although Wimborne’s Allendale Centre is closed, people can still take advantage of the community fridge, which is open from 11am-1pm and from 2-4pm on Monday to Saturday.