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Durdle Door and Lulworth are CLOSED to the public until further notice.
@dorsetpolice
are closing the road. Do not attempt to travel to Durdle Door or the Lulworth area
@TravelDorset
@VisitDorset
@PurbeckPolice
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Following the events of the weekend at Durdle Door and elsewhere, Leader of Dorset Council, Cllr Spencer Flower, has written to the Prime Minister and to Dorset MPs calling for changes to travel rules requiring people to STAY LOCAL for now
#COVID19
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The roads to
#LulworthCove
and
#DurdleDoor
REMAIN CLOSED today (Sunday 31 May). You will not be able to visit the beaches there and will be asked to turn around if you try and access the villages. We will review tomorrow, but for now please AVOID the area.
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Rockfalls and Landslips can happen at anytime. These people had a lucky escape. The South West Coast Path above the cliff at West Bay is currently closed. Thanks to Daniel Knagg for the footage.
#Westbay
#JurassicCoast
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Have ewe voted yet? Don't worry if not - polling stations are open until 10pm tonight.
#sheepatpollingstations
not quite
#dogsatpollingstations
#Elections2021
#YourVoteMatters
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You may have read stories in the press claiming that the cycle lane on Wimborne Road West is one of the widest in Britain and that the width of the road is contrary to Highway standards. This is incorrect. Read our clarification here 👉
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Please avoid Durdle Door and the Lulworth area. The beach has been CLOSED due to two helicopters having to land for two separate incidents. High volumes of traffic as beach goers depart from the scene.
Thank you
@TravelDorset
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@MyDoncaster
@GNev2
Our invite must be lost in the post?!
Luckily we don't need the prize. Our county already has some outstanding white lines to be proud of!🙌
#Dorset
#LoveDorset
#CerneAbbasGiant
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The counts are in with 42 seats won, the Liberal Democrats have won control of Dorset Council.
For a full breakdown of the newly elected councillors, visit our website
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Morning folks! It’s time for this kind of silliness again. Polling stations are now open until 10pm tonight. Don't forget to share your
#DogsAtPollingStations
or
#GoatsWhoVote
pics with us today
#GoVote
#GeneralElection2019
#SnowysBack
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Please please please: no fires, no bbqs. The Fire Service is getting so many call outs right now and the ground is tinder dry. Thank you 🙏
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There's been another cliff fall just East of Seatown . About 300m of the cliff has been affected including the coast path. The path has been cordoned off. The cliff is still very unstable and more is expected to be lost. Please take notice of safety signs.
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This is so disheartening - the aftermath of a busy weekend at
#DurdleDoor
. Please take your rubbish home!
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Car parks at visitor destinations including beaches and country parks across Dorset will stay closed for the time being. Public toilets will also remain closed due to the difficulty for social distancing to be maintained.
Read more here 👉
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Thank you NHS staff, care workers, teachers, delivery drivers, supermarket workers, warehouse warriors & posties 🙏
With materials donated by
@EnnisFlint
&
@UniPlayUK
, we’re marking our thanks on roads across Dorset to show our support.
#DorsetTogether
@DCHFT
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No child should go hungry. Struggling families can contact us or Dorset Citizen's Advice & we have arrangements in place to help provide food. Our helpline is open from 8:30am on Mon. A big👏to local volunteers & businesses for the support they're offering too.
#DorsetTogether
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There may be
#dogsatpollingstations
, but Dorset has
#GoatsWhoVote
! No kidding around here, make sure you vote! 🐐
#LocalElections2019
@LGComms
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Today is
#DorsetDay
❤️ A day to celebrate everything that we love about our wonderful county!
We want you to get involved and share your favourite
#DorsetDay
images! Tag us (
@DorsetCouncilUK
) and remember to use the
#DorsetDay
hashtag! 🤩
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We are temporarily closing the road to West Bexington due to excessive numbers of visitors to the beach - please avoid the area.
@TravelDorset
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Have you seen this beautiful remembrance poppy display in
#Dorchester
made out of recycled plastic bottles? 😍 We love it ❤
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🙌 Brilliant 🙌
If this doesn't brighten your day, we don't know what will! Our Emergency Department are absolutely fantastic and are working so hard for our patients - and definitely keeping spirits high!
#StayHomeSaveLives
#NHSCovidHeroes
#NHSheroes
#ThankYouNHS
#OurNHSPeople
#TeamDCH
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We are very proud to be one of the leading authorities for verge maintenance in Dorset. Thanks to our carefully planned programme, our verges are literally swarming with life. 🐝
#getdorsetbuzzing
#dorsetcouncil
#pollinators
👉
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Our King Charles III Proclamation ceremony earlier was well attended, and we'd like to thank everyone who came along and watched online.
If you missed the event, you can watch the ceremony at
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Big up to some of our highways drivers who've been out shopping and are delivering supplies to some of the most vulnerable people across the county. Thank you 🙏
#shielding
#OneTeam
#Heroes
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If you currently have an online delivery slot with a supermarket but you are fit and healthy, it would be an amazingly generous thing to do, to give up that slot so that a very vulnerable person who is being ‘shielded’ for 12 weeks can have a delivery slot.
#DorsetTogether
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Any excuse to post this again 😁 It's
#PollingDay
tomorrow! Don't forget to share your
#DogsAtPollingStations
pics with us. Or even your
#GoatsWhoVote
#EuropeanElections
#YourVoteMatters
#GoVote
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From tomorrow, it's compulsory to wear a face covering in all shops and supermarkets to help stop the spread of coronavirus, unless you're exempt.
Find out more -
#WearAMask
#CerneGiant
#StaySafe
@nationaltrust
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Watch our County Hall takeover! 😀 1,500 Easter food and fun packs made for children hardest-hit by Covid😍 👉
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We are saddened to hear the news that Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II, has died. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to the Royal Family at this difficult time
@RoyalFamily
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⚠️Rockfall warning - There has been a rockfall at Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock. Our rangers are on the scene and are assessing the rockfall and coastal path on the cliffs above. Please stay away.
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You might see some strange machinery on the Weymouth Relief Road verges over the next couple of days. A team from a local seed nursery are collecting wildflower seed so that it can be used in other habitat creation schemes in Dorset and further afield🌼
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Thanks a million to our on-call teams who have been out since 2am clearing Dorset's roads of fallen trees and debris in the wake of
#StormBella
. It's now time to put your feet up! 🙏 ☕
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At Cabinet on 30 June, we'll be seeking agreement to look at measures prohibiting or controlling the use of disposable barbecues and other fire-related activities in the area. Read more here:
@DWFireRescue
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Lulworth Estate has put a new parking system in place at
#durdledoor
from today. You must book in advance to park at Durdle Door car park. Limited parking and facilities available - DO NOT TRAVEL IF YOU HAVE NOT BOOKED
See for more info.
Please retweet
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We've had another big rockfall on East Beach at West Bay.
The beach is currently cut off, with no access to Burton Bradstock from West Bay and vice versa. We're investigating access to the coastal path on top too.
Please avoid the area, especially near the cliff base and edge.
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Our highways officers have been helping deliver Easter eggs as part of the food boxes for our most vulnerable residents. We know some families have been worried about not being able to get chocolate eggs for their children, so it's been lovely to be able to help 😊
#DorsetTogether
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Wow! We've had another great picture of the
@rafredarrows
sent in! Thanks to Matt Pinner
#redarrows
#dorset
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We never thought we’d say this, but please don’t come to Dorset at the moment.
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Thanks for staying home to save lives. These pictures were taken by our
@PatrolOfficers
who are working with Police to make sure current restrictions are followed. We've never seen Weymouth so empty. 👍
#StayHomeSaveLives
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Nearly 250 of our employees have temporarily taken on new roles to support critical services during
#COVID19
. We've had librarians at recycling centres, highway crews delivering food & people checking-in on residents📞👉
#OneTeam
#CouncilsCan
@LGAcomms
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Great to see our waste collection vehicles getting the message out there 🙌
#StayHomeSaveLives
#COVID19
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Mothers of Dorset we praise you,
Your kindness and wisdom is great, too.
We thank you for everything that you do,
Today is a day in honour of you.
We know things are really tough for you at the moment.
Wishing all Dorset mums a very happy mother's day❤️
#MothersDay
#mumsrock
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If you are thinking about visiting Dorset for a day trip; We're asking people to please consider our residents and Dorset's unique environment by following this simple advice 👇
#Dorsettogether
#Bekind
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Huge thanks to all our colleagues working outdoors today in difficult conditions to deal with:
🌳 fallen trees
🔨 broken fences
💧 blocked gullies
#TopTeam
#StormCiara
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A big thank you to all our teams still out there working for Dorset, and a big thank you to all you lovely people who have acknowledged them!
#DorsetTogether
#FeelingTheLove
#LoveWhereYouLive
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A massive thank you to everyone who has worked hard today to make Dorset safe again. From rivers to roads, streams to social care, floods to forests, trees to treatment and everything in between.
#keepdorsetmoving
#storm
#extremeweather
#standtogether
#oneteam
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SPOTTED!
@TomDaley1994
riding through
#Dorchester
on Day 3 of his
@comicrelief
Red Nose Day challenge! Were you lucky enough to spot him riding through your town or village today? 🚲
#TomDaleyHomecoming
#RedNoseDay
#Dorset
#ComicRelief
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Over the next few weeks our cover photo will be of rainbows that children of our staff have drawn and stuck in their front windows. The rainbows are in support of key workers and to give everyone hope during lockdown 🥰🌈
#DorsetTogether
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Thinking about going to the beach this weekend? Think again. We're asking people not to drive to a beach, park or local beauty spot this weekend to stop people congregating and not observing social distancing. All beach car parks are closed
#StayHomeSaveLives
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From Monday holders of an older persons' or disabled persons' bus pass will be able to use buses before 9.30am to get to supermarkets that are opening early for the elderly and those 'at risk' of catching the coronavirus.
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We have suspended charges in all our off-street car-parks with immediate effect.
This is to help key workers, volunteers and residents with finding somewhere convenient to park during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Find out more 👇
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Dorset place names are special. We not only have a Slop Bog, Happy Bottom, a river Piddle but also a Shitterton. But where is Shitterton?
#workingfordorset
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We've had some concerning reports about a sky lantern release in support of the NHS 😱
Sky lanterns cause fires, create litter and kill wildlife and livestock.
Want to support the NHS? Please stay at home. And clap on Thursdays at 8pm 👏
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This is Chester. He goes to school on one of our buses and he wants to be a bus driver just like John who drives his bus. Chester's talented dad has made him a bus driver outfit. This made us smile this morning - thank you Chester.
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The Leader of Dorset Council, Cllr Spencer Flower, is calling for all school staff to be vaccinated against Coronavirus as soon as possible 👉
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No child should go hungry. Struggling families can contact us or Dorset Citizen's Advice & we have arrangements in place to help provide food. Our helpline is open from 8:30am. A big👏to local volunteers & businesses for the support they're offering too.
#DorsetTogether
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As expected, a large section of Highlands Park cliff near West Bay fell overnight.
An alternative path taking people away from the fall has been provided by Highlands End Holiday Park. Walkers must read the on-site information, not climb over the barriers and follow this path.
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We're staying at home this weekend, even though it's lovely and ☀️sunny. Don't be tempted to go to the beach or that beauty spot you love. If you go out for some exercise, stay close to home. Relax, enjoy your lie in, look after each other😊
#StayHomeSaveLives
#DorsetTogether
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There is no shortage of fuel in
#Dorset
and we should continue buying fuel as normal. Panic-buying fuel causes disruption, queuing and congestion as well as impacting on critical and emergency services. Pls
#BeConsiderate
of others - only buy what you need, when you need it.
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Happy Easter to you all. We're particularly grateful to all the key workers who are working over the bank holiday weekend. We hope you have some hot cross buns and chocolate - you absolutely deserve it 😊.
#DorsetTogether
#ThankHoliday
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The new seafront toilets are now OPEN for...er... business! Featuring 23 toilets including accessible family rooms, unisex loos and
@CP_consortium
changing places toilet. Moving forward the facility will be managed by
@WeymouthWTC
#ChangingPlaces
#Weymouth
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Please only send your child to school on Monday if you have to, because your work is critical to the COVID-19 response.
If you are able to keep your child at home, you should.
#StayHomeSaveLives
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Verges across the county are currently looking very pretty. Where it’s safe, our teams cut verges less often to allow verges to grow and create rich habitats for pollinators.
#loveyourverge
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👏Whether you clap you hands or bang pots and pans, join us at 8pm to applaud all key workers.
💥 Please do not let off sky lanterns or fireworks. These are fire hazards & a danger to wildlife, pets & people.
#DorsetTogether
#ClapfortheNHS
#Clapforcarers
#Clapforkeyworkers
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We have this week helped deliver more than 1,000 laptops to our schools, they were provided by the government to help children with online learning.
#DorsetTogether
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Please
#ThinkTwice
about visiting
#Dorset
. We really look forward to welcoming visitors back to our beautiful county in the future, but it’s too early to take the risk right now.
#ComeBackLater
#StaySafe
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Who doesn't smile at the sight of a bright yellow Daffodil? 🤩 A Daffodil is a strong and resilient flower, and we're channelling its' resilience and strength through this tough time! 💪 Brighter days are ahead
#Dorset
! 🌞 We've got this!! 🤗
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You may have spotted something new on Weymouth seafront. This eye-catching artwork has been created by artist Raphael Daden and is based on data and scientific reports on rising sea levels. It will form part of the new Weymouth Art Trail.
@bsidefest
Photo credit: Raphael Daden
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If you go to the beach this weekend and find it’s too busy and you can’t keep 2m apart from others, please
#thinktwice
and head home.
#StayAlert
#Covid19UK
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Snowy the goat is helping with working from home today. How are you coping with self-isolation and social distancing? Share your pet pics to cheer us up!
#covid19UK
#coronavirusuk
🐐
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We're pleased to announce that bin collections in Weymouth and Portland will begin to resume from tomorrow (Tuesday 17 November) and be fully reinstated by Wednesday 18 November.
Find out more at :
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We continue to ask would-be visitors to
#ThinkTwice
about visiting Dorset right now. Here's how we're responding to the increasing numbers of people coming to our beaches and beauty spots:
#StayAlert
#COVID19
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Congratulations to Ellie, Olly, Ted and Phoebe for being elected to represent Dorset in the Youth Parliament, 11,962 students voted (61% turnout). Well done to all the great candidates
#YouthVoice
#UKYP
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The Best Western Hotel Rembrandt on Dorchester Road in Weymouth is helping people leaving hospital when they can’t go directly back to their own homes when they are ready for discharge from hospital.
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❗Please avoid Lulworth and
#DurdleDoor
as it is very busy. We are about to close roads in that area to help manage the traffic.❗
@VisitDorset
@dorsetpolice
#EnjoySummerSafely
@LulworthEstate
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Massive thank you to all the parents who kept their children at home today – you're helping to save lives. We know it’s really difficult but we’re in this together. 💪
#StayHomeSaveLives
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If you are thinking about visiting Dorset for a day trip; We're asking people to please consider our residents and Dorset's unique environment by following this simple advice 👇
#Dorsettogether
#Bekind
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It's going to be really cold ❄️ this weekend, if you see anyone rough sleeping, let us know and we'll offer them somewhere to stay.
Weymouth/West Dorset: Kerry.Mellor
@julianhouse
.org.uk or 07757 727016
East Dorset: 01202 795096
Purbeck: 01929 556561
North Dorset: 01258 454111
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There is a new dog theft scam that is being carried out in
#Dorset
! ✅ All Dog Wardens will be using a Dorset Council signed vehicle, ✅Have Dorset Council uniforms and Dorset Council Identification ✅Will never make an unsolicited approach to ‘seize’ your dog ✅
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@pwcassidy
@BBCRadioSolent
We did this and people ignored our road closures and barriers, drove through them and verbally abused our guys who were asking people to turn round. This makes us really sad and is actually quite sole destroying. It's their health and ours we are trying to protect.
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The Dorset coast path is part of the SWCoast Path National Trail. It's designated as a walking route for most of it's length. We want people to use this wonderful asset for walking. Cyclists shouldn't be using the coast path for their exercise. More info
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Our grounds maintenance team are out and about doing authorised work within government guidelines. Unfortunately, they've received some abuse. If you see them, please give them a wave or a thumbs up. Abusive behaviour is
#Unacceptable
. Please
#BeKind
.
#COVID19
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🗳️🐐 Snowy managed to make her way to her local polling station today, why don't you?
#GoatsWhoVote
#EUelections2019
You don't have to rush, polling stations are open until 10pm this evening, check where you can vote 👉
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If you have to drive to a beauty spot or beach for your daily exercise or to walk the dog, you should not be there. Please do this from your home.
Staying home is the one thing we call all do to help.
#DorsetTogether
#StayHomeSaveLives
@dorsetpolice
@HealthyDorset
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Great front cover
@Dorsetecho
- thank you for getting the message out 👏
Good morning Dorset
Today's front page: Please stay away... for now
More at
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Are you out and about on the coastline today? Please take notice of signs and fences, stay clear of cliff edges, their bases and don't climb over fallen material. The Jurassic coast is formed by erosion, falls and slips and these can happen at any time. Stay safe on our coast.
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The use of disposable BBQs and lighting of campfires is now illegal on our land, at our country parks and in high fire risk areas. If you’re thinking of heading out and exploring
#Dorset
please
#TakeAPicnicNotABBQ
and
#NoCampFires
. For more info 👉
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This week in
#Dorset
we have passed the very sad milestone of 1,000
#Covid19
related deaths. Each candle lit represents a loved one that families and friends have lost. Please take a moment to pause and reflect on those who have lost their lives
#1000lights
#NeverForgotten
💛
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⚠️Holey moley - we have a sinkhole!⚠️ So a giant hole 🕳️ has appeared on the South Dorset Ridgeway... what a hole lot of trouble. Stick a flag in it and get a hole in one ⛳. Be safe and keep your distance
#dorsetsinkhole
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We are still in lockdown. It’s so important that we continue to stay at home if we can. Thank you to everyone who is 🙏🏼
#DorsetTogether
#StayHomeSaveLives
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@PastorAlexLove
Hello
@PastorAlexLove
👋 We apologise that you were offended by our lovely giant, can we send some Dorset Knobs to the Church of the forgiving eagle?
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Now that everyone can get out and enjoy Dorset, we want visitors and locals to
#staysafe
, so we're asking people to be respectful of our communities. PLEASE don't bring a disposable BBQ to an open area. The impact of recent devastating wildfires in Dorset continues to be felt.
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We love❤️ our local beaches. If you’re heading to a Dorset beach, we want everyone to
#StaySafe
so we’re asking that you don’t litter or bring a BBQ, just respect, protect and enjoy our beautiful coast
#RespectProtectEnjoy
#DorsetTogether
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Our highways team working on the Fossil Forest access project has teamed up with the
@RoyalMarines
in
#Lulworth
to get a special delivery by air. 🚁 📦 Two large fossilised pieces of wood have been safely delivered to site today by helicopter! 👏
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Some of our key workers, including care workers and enforcement officers, are being verbally abused whilst they keep critical services going. This abuse is
#Unacceptable
. Our Chief Exec, Matt Prosser, tells us more
#COVID19
#BeKind
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Wow! All our country parks and some of our green spaces have been granted
#greenflagaward
status. This means they are recognised as the best of their kind in the world! We couldn’t be happier 🌿🌼💚
@DurlstonCP
@moorsvalley
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Thank you for continuing to stay at home, to save lives and protect the NHS 🙏🏼
#DorsetTogether
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