Dorset Community Foundation awards half a million pounds
In just 10 weeks, Dorset Community Foundation has awarded half a million pounds in 188 grants to local groups and charities addressing needs caused by the coronavirus emergency.
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Renowned conservation scientist retires from the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Marking the end of an era, Professor Nick Sotherton, director of Research, Advisory and Education with the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, retired on 30 June 2020.
Low ‘quay’ celebrations as Weymouth Town Bridge turns 90
Weymouth Town Bridge will be 90 years old on 4 July, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, celebrations will be kept low key.
Chamber fears ‘bounceback’ recovery setback
With economic activity hitting a record low, Dorset Chamber has warned that hopes of a ‘bounceback’ will be dashed unless there is a clear roadmap forward.
MOT extension period ends next month
The MOT extension period for cars and vans is stopping from 1 August in England, Wales and Scotland.
Julia’s House to open 9 more charity shops
This month sees the re-opening of all the Julia’s House charity shops.
Funding to enable more schools to join Careers Hub
Dorset LEP is to receive government funding to enable the expansion of the Dorset Careers Hub.
Pubs and restaurants re-open on Saturday 4 July
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
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
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.