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Local News
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'Deepest condolences' following death of serving police officer
Tributes are being paid to a Dorset Police officer who's died, while self isolating.
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COVID-19 safety advice and latest figures: Cases in South West of England reach 818
Public Health England has revealed that 818 people in the South West of England have tested positive for the coronavirus, as of 9am on Monday 30 March 2020.
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Calls for government to pick up Dorset residents' council tax bill
DORSET Liberal Democrats are calling on Government to pick up the bill for council tax payments to ease the financial pressure people are facing as a result of the coronavirus.
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Emergency services 'spat and coughed at'
Police and paramedics say people coughed and spat in their faces over the weekend - with a number of people arrested.
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Emergency services 'stories of thank you and despair'
Emergency services in our region have shared messages of thank you for the support they've been given - and also frustration as people flout the lockdown restrictions.
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'We still need people to give blood'
People are being urged to still attend NHS blood donations sessions in the Westcountry during the coronavirus lockdown.
National News
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Coronavirus: 393 die in UK after testing positive for COVID-19, taking total to 1,808
Another 393 people have died after contracting coronavirus - taking the UK total to 1,808.
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UK patients who have died after contracting coronavirus
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Coronavirus: Govt set to release 'contact tracking' app which detects nearby virus carriers
The government is preparing to release an app which alerts people if they come too close to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, Sky News can reveal.
Showbiz News
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Coronavirus: Donna Air reveals COVID-19 diagnosis and donates tests to NHS
Actress Donna Air has revealed she has tested positive for coronavirus and says she has donated tests to NHS workers.
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Shaun Ryder: 'I think I've had coronavirus - but I'm fine, I've been isolating for years'
Shaun Ryder has shared his top tips for surviving the national lockdown - saying he is going to repeat his favourite TV series and learn how to play chess.
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Rihanna: I'll have kids in the next few years - with or without a man
Rihanna has said she will have children in the next few years - with or without a man.
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Coronavirus: James Corden hosts show in garage as A-listers perform from home
Billie Eilish, John Legend, Will Ferrell and a host of other stars joined James Corden for a special episode of The Late Late Show broadcast from his garage.
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Coronavirus: Ghostbusters and Peter Rabbit sequels among latest films delayed due to pandemic
Several major film releases have been postponed until 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Sport News
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Daniel Levy among 550 Tottenham non-playing staff taking pay cut to 'protect jobs'
Chairman Daniel Levy is one of 550 non-playing staff at Tottenham taking a pay cut to "protect jobs" amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Harry Kane may have to leave Tottenham to achieve more, says Paul Merson
If Harry Kane wants to win stuff, he may have to leave Tottenham.
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Jadon Sancho, Kai Havertz: Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen stand firm on £100m+ asking prices
Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen intend to stand firm on their £100m+ valuations of Jadon Sancho and Kai Havertz despite the financial impact of coronavirus on German football.