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482 more people die in hospitals in England after testing positive for coronavirus
A FURTHER 482 people have died after testing positive for Covid-19, NHS England has announced this afternoon. The total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England has risen to 14,400. %headlines(article_ids="18390146", display
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Trials for vaccine that could protect against Covid-19 set to begin in Southampton
TRIALS for a vaccine which could protect against Covid-19 are set to begin across Southampton. Researchers at University Hospital Southampton and the University of Southampton will soon be trialling the vaccine, which has been made from a weakened
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WATCH: Police sing happy birthday to 80-year-old woman stuck home alone
A Bridport woman got a birthday surprise as local police officers visited her house to sing her happy birthday. Hazel was due to mark her 80th birthday yesterday with a party with her friends and family but, because of the coronavirus outbreak,
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'I can see him having a top career at one of the big boys — I just hope it’s not any time soon!'
SIMON Francis heaped praise on team-mate Nathan Ake and added: “I can see him having a top career.” The Cherries skipper was picking a team of players who had impressed him the most during his time in the Premier League. He selected Ake at centre-half
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More than 6.5 million jobs to be lost in UK lockdown, study predicts
Britain’s coronavirus lockdown will take more than 6.5 million jobs out of the economy, according to estimates contained in a new study. Research by the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex says this equates to
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Virgin Media gives viewers free access to 17 extra channels - full list
Virgin Media has announced it has added 17 documentary and entertainment channels at no extra cost to existing customers. The TV giant has allowed viewers to be able to enjoy a range of shows, including Shakespeare & Hathaway, Death in Paradise
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Explained: When will furlough money be paid?
BUSINESSES across the country who have applied for the government’s emergency furlough scheme are set to receive payment by the end this month. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was introduced to help support businesses who have been severely
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Duke of Sussex praises Dorset volunteers and healthworkers
The Duke of Sussex name-checked Dorset as he thanked NHS staff and volunteers in the fight against Covid-19, saying he is "incredibly proud" of the British public's response to the pandemic. In an interview with the Declassifed podcast, Harry said
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VIDEO: Dorset police officer coughed at by man who said he had coronavirus
A Dorset police officer has spoken about his frightening ordeal when a man he was arresting coughed in his face and told him he had coronavirus. PC Adam Lillywhite said the experience left him "scared and worried" for his safety, as well as his
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Five more patients die in Dorset after testing positive for coronavirus
FIVE more patients have died in Dorset in the last 24 hours after testing positive for coronavirus. According to figures by NHS England, 89 people have now lost their lives in Dorset. 37 of those deaths have taken place at Royal Bournemouth
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Dorset Police will not change travel advice despite new guidance from national police chiefs
DORSET Police will not be making changes to its enforcement of travel during the coronavirus lockdown despite fresh guidance from national police leaders. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and College of Policing (CoP) have issued new
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Coronavirus: Firefighters to help with ambulance duties
FIREFIGHTERS in Dorset will be driving ambulances in a bid to relieve pressure on paramedics during the coronavirus outbreak. South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has invested in extra ambulances for the region, two of which will
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Dr Jane Goodall on the coronavirus pandemic and what we should learn from it
Dr Jane Goodall talks to Gemma Dunn ahead of her latest National Geographic documentary, Jane Goodall: The Hope. One of the most important figures in wildlife conservation, Dr Jane Goodall remains relentless in her pursuit of a better understanding
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Lungworm: how it can affect your pet and the symptoms to look out for
DOG owners are being warned about an increase lungworm cases, which can put animals at risk of serious illness. Britain's dogs could be at risk of serious illness from the increasingly common Lungworm disease which can be caused by the animals eating
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Life on the inside: Eight ways to help a worthy cause during lockdown
Charities have been working tirelessly to support society’s most vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic. Support from people across the UK has been more important than ever, and thousands have done their bit to chip in. Perhaps this
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Bournemouth support worker hopes support for carers continues after virus
A support worker from Bournemouth speaks of how she has had to adjust her services and the care she provides during the current coronavirus lockdown, and the continued support from members of the community for those working in care. Mary Meyrick
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Calls for emergency 20mph speed restrictions to make Dorset's roads safer during coronavirus crisis
If the whole of Dorset adopted a 20mph speed limit it would make our streets quieter for residents and safer for children. That's the view of those in favour of campaign launched to call upon the Government to demand 20mph as an emergency national
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Gardening: Three fun ways to keep the kids entertained during lockdown
Ex-Blue Peter gardener Chris Collins offers three fun ideas to keep the kids amused in the garden during lockdown. Children are being invited to get creative with little gardening projects, courtesy of former Blue Peter gardener Chris Collins.
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Magical holidays to spend time planning until we can all travel again
Holidays may be temporarily on hold, but planning magical trips is still possible, says Sarah Marshall Spontaneity shapes thrilling travel escapades, but there's also a case for careful, methodical planning. Global movements may have ground to a
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Driver who travelled from Portsmouth to Dorset to collect fish tank sent home by police
A man who drive from Portsmouth to Dorset to collect a fish tank has been sent home by police. Officers on patrol on Friday morning (April 17) encountered several people who were not following lockdown guidance. They stopped a man who had come
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Volunteer group founded to help Wimborne residents
A VOLUNTEER network has been set up in Wimborne Minster to help vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic. Councillor Shane Bartlett has organised the group with colleague Maria Roe and the town council Cllr Bartlett said: “The intention
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Housing association opens doors to rough sleepers during crisis
A HOUSING association is making some its homes available for homeless people. Five empty Magna homes have been made available for temporary accommodation for homeless people in Dorset and Somerset so far, with another 19 currently offered to local
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Work starts on homeless charity's new outreach building
WORK has started to renovate a former Baptist church building into a hub to help homeless people. The Routes to Roots' Hill Street hub will take shape at the former Hill Street Baptist Church, Poole, after securing backing from the Talbot Village
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Hundreds of new homes plan for the New Forest gets backing
A PLAN earmarking sites for hundreds of homes in the Fordingbridge and Ringwood area has been supported by government inspectors. The New Forest District Council Local Plan sets out the planning strategy for the area up to 2036, outside the National
