Blogs
A little levity is what we all need
WHEN all this is over – and it will be over – I wonder what we will remember most about these distressing days? […]
Month: March 2020
Coronavirus
Town bus service to be suspended
THE Lyme Regis town bus service will be suspended from Monday, April 6 in light of the ongoing coronavirus epidemic. […]
Coronavirus
Shielding Dorset’s most vulnerable residents
VULNERABLE people in Dorset will have recently received a letter from the NHS, telling them they are at high risk of catching coronavirus and advising them to stay at home and strictly self-isolate for 12 weeks. […]
Coronavirus
Help available for those struggling with Council Tax
DORSET Council has encouraged residents who may be struggling to pay their Council Tax during the coronavirus epidemic to get in touch. […]
Coronavirus
Coronavirus cases continue to rise in Dorset
THERE have been fourteen more cases of coronavirus confirmed in Dorset over the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 84. […]
Blogs
Taking a break from the coronavirus news coverage
I TOOK a day off from writing this diary yesterday and stayed firmly ensconced indoors to enjoy a relaxing Sunday. […]
Dorset
Digital champions ready to help during times of crisis
IF you’re feeling a bit lost in this new digital world, help is on hand from the Dorset Digital Hotline. […]
Dorset
Police urge residents to be good neighbours
DORSET Police have asked residents to be considerate of their neighbours during this period of ‘lockdown’. […]
Coronavirus
Dorset Council suspends car park chargers to support key workers and residents
DORSET Council has taken the decision to suspend parking charges in its car parks across the county during the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Coronavirus
Updates on community response to coronavirus
DORSET residents are continuing to support those most vulnerable in their local community during the coronavirus outbreak. […]
Lyme Regis
Ask the mayor… your questions answered
WITH all meetings of Lyme Regis Town Council being suspended due to coronavirus, how will you, the council taxpayers, be able to hold councillors to account over the decisions they make during the crisis. […]
Coronavirus
Palmers Brewery offers rent reductions to licensees
PALMERS Brewery is offering a rent reduction to its licensees, which includes four pubs in Lyme Regis, to help them through the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Coronavirus
Garden waste bin collections suspended
DORSET Council waste services have now suspended all garden waste kerbside collections. […]
Coronavirus
Make sure you’re fire safe while staying at home
DORSET & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) is urging people to make sure they are keeping themselves and their families safe at home during the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Blogs
Is it time to rethink how news is presented in times of crisis?
I AM a news junky, I admit. Ever since I started work as a cub reporter in 1965, I have been obsessed by the daily news agenda. […]
Lyme Regis
Authorities call for visitors to stay home this weekend
LOCAL councils are calling for visitors and day-trippers to stay away from the area this weekend. […]