News in Dorchester

Lockdown restrictions have been lifted in England from today (Monday).

Here's what has changed:

At Dorchester Nub News, we are encouraging local businesses to add their details to our Local List.

We want to create a business directory for both residents and visitors to find services, shops, eateries, bar, hairdressers and much more.

Here are some of the roadworks coming up that could cause delays to motorists:

Until July 20, Highways England will be doing works on the A35 westbound between the A37 and the junction with the A3066 and the road will be closed.

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce the end of coronavirus restrictions in England on Monday, but many businesses across Dorchester will be keeping some in place.

Wearing masks, social distancing, and protective screens may remain in some of the town's establishments - let us know what you're doing and be added to our list for readers to know what restrictions - or not - are in place when they visit you.

Coronavirus cases continue to rise across Dorset, although the rate of increase has slowed in some areas.

Public Health Dorset reports there are 581 confirmed cases in the Dorset Council area, compared to 365 on July 9, and 979 cases in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council area, compared to 936 on July 9.

A petition to stop the development of around 4,000 homes north of Dorchester has received more than 5,000.

Members of Save the Area North of Dorchester (STAND) started the petition in September 2018 as part of their campaign to stop the development.

The Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival will once again be hitting your screens - starting tomorrow.

With Covid restrictions still in place, organisers decided to hold the event online again this year, but there's a lot to get involved with.

Dorset County Hospital (DCH) has joined forces with Dorset HealthCare to provide new equipment and services at Weymouth Community Hospital - meaning people can go there for examinations instead of travelling to Dorchester.

Residents in Weymouth and Portland can now benefit from state-of-the-art ultrasound health scan facilities on their doorstep.

Leading local charity Dorset Mind recognises that people in Dorset will continue to experience the most difficult challenges to their mental health for a considerable time yet.

Requests for help rose yet again during the third lockdown period and many communities need help more than ever.

It may not have been the score England wanted, but that isn't letting staff and pupils at The Prince of Wales School get downhearted.

After the Euro 2020 championship final in which Italy beat England, the school hosted an #InspiredToLearn breakfast street party.