Diary - helpful update on migrant barge Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Much work to do before a virtual meeting with Liz Ferdenzi, who is my direct contact with the migrant barge in Portland Port. We have agreed to speak regularly so I can keep up with how everything is going on board. Some constituents had voiced their concern about the size of the bus which takes migrants into Weymouth and back. I inquired whether a minibus would be more suitable than a double... Diary
Weymouth Town Council - support for local residents 14th April 2020 KEEP IN TOUCH ESSENTIAL AID PROJECT Update 5th April Are you self-isolating and in need of some support? We are here to help. FOOD BASICS: If you would like an... Local News
Helpline for Sub Postmasters, by Stuart Rogers, SW Representative for the National Federation of Sub Postmasters 14th April 2020 By Stuart Rogers, South West Representative for the National Federation of Sub Postmasters (NFSP): I wanted to say "THANK YOU" for all that you, your teams and... Local News
Diary - lockdown expected to continue 13th April 2020 From Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab comes the expected news that the lock-down will probably have to continue. Mr Raab said said the UK's plan "is working" but... Diary
Diary - Happy Easter 12th April 2020 I know for some, this Easter will not be a happy one as they grieve the loss of loved ones to this virus. Sadly, we in South Dorset do not escape the tentacles... Diary
Diary - nearly 10,000 people taken by this wretched virus 11th April 2020 As the weather holds over this fabulous Easter weekend, it's hard to take in that nearly 10,000 people have died of coronavirus in the UK. And, for the second... Diary
W2W - far more caution in regard to China 10th April 2020 WITH the world tackling a pandemic that started in China, it was only a matter of time before accusations began to fly. And no one is more qualified in this... Articles
Diary - PM out of intensive care 9th April 2020 There was a general sigh of relief all round tonight at the news Boris Johnson is out of intensive care, but remains in hospital. The PM has been receiving... Diary
Statement - Airbnb COVID 19 response 9th April 2020 From this morning it will not be possible to book a stay on Airbnb in the United Kingdom during the current lockdown period. During this crisis, our priority is... Local News
Statement - economic support for the charity sector by the Chancellor 8th April 2020 Good afternoon. I’m joined today by Steve Powis, Medical Director of the NHS, and Angela Mclean, Deputy Government Chief Scientific Adviser. Let me start by... Speeches