Genetics study into COVID-19 at Poole Hospital
Poole Hospital is where the first patients have been recruited to take part in a new ground-breaking national COVID-19 genectics study.
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Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance COVID-19 ready
Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance is now fully prepared and available to treat and convey patients by air, including those with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 illness. This follows new guidance issued by Public Health England (PHE) a few days ago.
Talbot Village Trust COVID support fund donates £1.1 million
In just six weeks a £1 million COVID-19 support fund launched by Talbot Village Trust on 6 April has more than fulfilled its distribution of awards.
Don’t make Dorset your destination this bank holiday weekend
The weather forecast is good, and you may feel desperate to visit many of the county’s beauty spots, but both Dorset Council and BCP Council are asking people from outside the area to consider the potential impact on local communities.
Dogs on beaches restrictions return to Dorset beaches
From this Friday 22 May owners will not longer be permitted to walk their dogs on a number of Dorset beaches.
Don’t dump unwanted items next to recycling banks
During the lockdown we’ve all been doing a lot of clearing out of wardrobes, drawers and cupboards and in the absence of charity shops being open, it could be tempting to leave unwanted items in bags beside recycling banks.
BCP Council issues £70 million to local businesses during lockdown
BCP Council have processed over 5,000 business grants in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. These exceed the £70m mark.
Surge in online crime as transnational gangs take advantage of COVID-19 pandemic
Criminals are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic by turning their attention to online crime. As lockdown continues, across the UK, there has been a drop in street crime of 21%. However, online crime, driven by predatory transnational gangs, is on the rise.
Mortality support facilities in Dorset stood down
Two mortality support facilities at Poole Port and the Old Radio Station Dorchester have been placed on standby due to the decline in deaths of COVID-19
No outdoor events before end of August
Residents won’t be too surprised to learn that all outdoor events scheduled to take place in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area from now until the end of August are cancelled.