Dorset centres providing outdoor activities for children
Children and young people in Dorset have been able to enjoy plenty of outdoor activities during lockdown.
On Sunday, a large unauthorised encampment arrived at the Ringwood Health and Leisure Centre car park and the access road into Ringwood School.
Local girl Romy Simpkins, has won the title of Miss Bournemouth and a place in the prestigious grand final of Miss Intercontinental UK 2020.
Community projects, which have been hardest hit by Covid-19 in its first year, are to be supported by the new Wessex Water Foundation.
Many children who have not been able to get back to school will be missing their annual sports days.
A ground-breaking medical unit at Poole Hospital, which has reduced the time many older patients spend in hospital, has promoted interest nationally and internationally.
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.
Bournemouth hit the national headlines yesterday, when despite advice to stay away, thousands of people overwhelmed the beaches.
After just two weeks, 18 stores have shown support for a BBQ-free New Forest by withdrawing disposable BBQs from sale.