Over the last few weeks rainbow pictures have been appearing on windows of homes. These lovely pictures by local children are symbols of hope in these uncertain times. The rainbow logo has become a symbol of support for people wanting to show
A further 11 people who tested positive for coronavirus in Dorset have died. Another death has been reported at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester, bringing the total number to nine. Two further deaths have been recorded by Dorset Healthcare
DORSET MP's have sent their best wishes to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, after he was placed in intensive care at St Thomas' Hospital in London. Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, said: "On behalf of all of us in West Dorset, I send my best wishes
ONE of the biggest agricultural show in the south west, held right here on our doorstep, has been cancelled because of the coronavirus crisis. The Melplash Agricultural Society's board of directors say they've made the 'tough decision' to cancel
SUPERMARKETS are changing their hours again this week because of Easter and the bank holidays. All major supermarkets will run reduced hours for Good Friday, the Easter weekend and then Easter Monday. The changes come on the back of reductions
DORSET schools are working hard to stay open and will provide additional free school meal vouchers over Easter to help support families during the coronavirus pandemic. Dorset Council has been working with schools to make sure vulnerable children
NHS Volunteer Responders across Dorset reported for duty yesterday to start helping the NHS in its fight against coronavirus. More than 750,000 people signed up to the NHS’ call for volunteers in just four days when the scheme launched, three times
WHILE Dorset Council is awaiting government guidance about whether it can make decisions through virtual meetings the area’s town councils are already doing so – at least for planning matters. The Coronavirus Act, which was passed through Parliament
The demolition of a conservatory and the building of a single storey extension at Westerly House, Brook Street in Shipton Gorge has been approved. The development will be to the rear of the building with the extension having a lean-to roof with
A donation of £5,000 has will mean a new youth worker can join Bridport Youth and Community Centre (BYCC). Bridport Round Table has agreed to support BYCC for the next two years and to donate £2,500 each year to fund a youth worker. Kelvin Clayton
At this time of national emergency it is important that we look after each other as much as possible, especially now, but also I hope after the crisis has passed we can come together much more as communities. To encourage this it would be wonderful
HELP is on hand for people who may be struggling with computers and the internet during the lockdown. The Dorset Digital Hotline is available from 10am to midday each weekday – with no question too small. Dorset Council’s digital champions –
DORSET has almost 10,000 elderly people living with someone of working age which experts warn could expose them to an increased risk of catching coronavirus. The Government advises anyone aged 70 or over to be “particularly stringent” in following
A message of support to NHS workers will be projected on to Dorset County Hospital this evening in a moving tribute. Gavin Borthwick, 45, has his own projection business called Light FX UK. He has found himself out of work because of outdoor events
