Flag flies at Wyke Regis to say “thank you” to Armed Forces
The Armed Forces Day flag was raised by Landmark Support Services (Landmark) at Wyke Regis Training Camp in Weymouth to mark the beginning of Armed Forces Week 2020.
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Major incident declared in Bournemouth: “Please stay away from the area”
Bournemouth hit the national headlines yesterday, when despite advice to stay away, thousands of people overwhelmed the beaches.
18 stores BBQ-free as New Forest retailers back ban
After just two weeks, 18 stores have shown support for a BBQ-free New Forest by withdrawing disposable BBQs from sale.
£25 million regeneration plans for Poole High Street
Following BCP Council’s bid to the government for £25 million of funding, Poole has been named as one of the first areas shortlisted.
Over 120,000 jobs in Dorset receive economic support
During the Covid-19 pandemic more than 123,000 jobs have been supported in Dorset, either by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) or by the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme.
Ask BCP and Dorset councils about COVID-19 response
Local people are to have the chance to ask questions in advance of a Dorset Council and BCP Council Joint Health Scrutiny meeting on Wednesday 1 July at which the county-wide response to COVID-19 will be discussed.
Climate crisis ‘heads-in-the-sand’ protest near Boscombe Pier this Thursday
Extinction Rebellion is hosting a ‘heads-in-the-sand’ action near Boscombe Pier on Thursday 25 June, to protest government inaction on the climate crisis.
Children’s lockdown stories competition
Best-selling author Minette Walters wants children and young people to share their lockdown experiences for a summer short story competition in aid of Julia’s House Children’s Hospice.
Hepatitis C could soon be eliminated in Dorset
Hazel Allen, Hepatology consultant nurse and strategic lead for the Dorset Viral Hepatitis Service, is leading an initiative, together with local partners including ‘Hep C U Later’, a project that aims to eliminate Hepatitis C in the community by 2023.
Dorset libraries busy during lockdown
Although Dorset libraries are still closed, the teams have been keeping adults and children entertained during lockdown with a packed programme of online activities.