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.
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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.
Repairs being carried out on Dorset’s roads
Now that more businesses are re-opening and there is more traffic, motorists need to be aware that road works will be taking place on a number of roads in Dorset – and there will be delays.