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Pubs and restaurants re-open on Saturday 4 July

Business, DorsetJuly 1, 2020

Saturday 4 July is the day many people have been looking forward to, as many pubs, cafes and restaurants will be re-opening.

Over 1,000 cats re-homed by Cats Protection during lockdown

Charity, DorsetJuly 1, 2020

Matchmaking cats to potential adopters is the first new-normal process to roll out nationwide as Cats Protection marks more than 1,000 successful adoptions during lockdown.

Olympic efforts by Ballard School pupils

Dorset, Education, Hampshire, SportJuly 1, 2020

When pupils at Ballard School in New Milton heard that the Tokyo Olympics had been postponed until next year, they decided to hold their own Virtual Olympic games.

Poole stroke victim foxes experts with Purbeck charity yomp

Dorset, Health & Lifestyle, Personalities, Poole, PurbeckJuly 1, 2020

A Poole man, who following a major stroke was told that he would never walk again, has proved the experts wrong by taking part in a charity challenge.

Phased opening of libraries in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

Bournemouth, Christchurch, Crime, Dorset, PooleJune 29, 2020

We’ve all got through rather a lot of books over the past three months, so the news that four of the largest libraries across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will re-open from 6 July will be welcomed locally.

High number of complaints about flies in Dorset

Dorset, Eco & Environment, Nature & WildlifeJune 29, 2020

Dorset Council’s Environmental Protection Team has received a high number of complaints about flies over the last few weeks.

Citizens Advice ready for coronavirus recovery phase

Charity, DorsetJune 29, 2020

With lockdown easing, Citizens Advice throughout Dorset have put special measures in place to help local residents begin to get back to normal.

Volunteer needed at Wimborne Model Town

DorsetJune 29, 2020

Wimborne Model Town, which reopens on 11 July, is looking for a volunteer with experience and enthusiasm to assist with the maintenance and running of its multi-track 00 gauge layout.

Skater Josh wins new award

Charity, Dorset, SportJune 29, 2020

A Ferndown teenager has become the first winner of a new award funded by Wimborne Rotary in a partnership with the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF).