Tributes are being paid to a Dorset Police officer who's died, while self isolating.

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.

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.

Police and paramedics say people coughed and spat in their faces over the weekend - with a number of people arrested.

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.

People are being urged to still attend NHS blood donations sessions in the Westcountry during the coronavirus lockdown.

People across our region last night gathered at their windows, doorsteps or balconies to 'Clap For Our Carers' and thank those at the front of the fight against coronavirus.

Checks are being carried out on drivers heading from Somerset and Dorset into Devon.

Social distancing, web casting and limits of 10 mourners per service are being introduced at funeral services across the region.

Trading Standards are warning about a rise in counterfeit Covid-19 medical kits 'that claim to prevent or cure the disease' and 'fake online coronavirus resources which can contain damaging software'.

Visiting restrictions have been brought in at hospitals including Yeovil and Musgrove Park as well as minor injuries units to help reduce the spread of Covid-19.

The Glastonbury festival has donated thousands of litres of hand sanitiser, gloves and face masks to help the fight against Covid-19.

“You will see some of our normal services slow or stop completely as we redeploy our staff to prioritise keeping our most vulnerable residents safe."

Police forces across our region last night asked people to stop calling 999 to find out what Boris Johnson's announcement meant for them.

This year's Royal Navy International Air Day at RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset on Saturday 11 July has been cancelled.

Exmoor National Park have released a statement urging people to bear in mind government guidelines on social distancing, after seeing a rise in visitor numbers to the park.

The Prime Minister's urging people not to visit their parents for Mother's Day.

Tens of thousands of pubs, bars, theatres and restaurants across the country are now closed

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Somerset's fire crews want 999 callers to tell them if someone has coronavirus symptoms - or been self isolating.

The Glastonbury Festival has been cancelled because of coronavirus concerns.

Bath's Theatre Royal last night cancelled their performance after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a significant escalation of UK measures in response to coronavirus.

Tributes are being paid to a former police officer who has died from Coronavirus.

The organiser of this year's Glastonbury festival says she still hopes it will go ahead.

Representatives from carnivals across the South West will today discuss how events can be more environmentally friendly in the future.

It's the fourth annual Glastonbury Tourism Symposium this afternoon.

Coronavirus numbers could peak “quite quickly” in the UK, raising questions over whether local elections could be postponed.

Dorset Police will be taking no further action against a man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter by an unlawful act, following the death of professional footballer Emiliano Sala.

Work on a major project to restore the floor in Bath Abbey is now two thirds complete.

The Chancellor is being urged to not forget the South West in today's budget.

A man from Somerset has been jailed for two months after deliberately killing an otter in Dorset.

There's now 38 active cases of coronavirus in the South West, with very little change from yesterday in most parts of our region.

The South West now has 38 active cases of coronavirus, according to the latest figures which show 319 people have Covid-19 across the UK as of 9am Monday 9th March.

Jobs fairs are being planned to help those affected by the collapse of Devon-based airline Flybe.

The first case of Covid-19 Coronavirus has been confirmed in the South West

A city leader says it feels like “heresy” to want a park and ride on the east of Bath after the furore over Bathampton Meadows. 

Greta Thunberg says she wanted to come to Bristol because the 'climate change movement is very strong in the city'.

Coronavirus precautions are being taken at Hinkley Point, where four members of the Hinkley Point C workforce have self-isolated.

Thousands of people are today expected to descend on Bristol to take part in what's expected to be the biggest climate protest the city has ever seen - alongside teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg.

Two schools in Bath are remaining shut today after a member of their 'community' appeared to have coronavirus symptoms.

Police in Bristol say they expect 'major disruption' in Bristol tomorrow as climate activist Greta Thunberg arrives.

Beams should finish being installed today on the M5 Junction 25 bridge at Taunton.

A fire in Street last night was believed to have been started deliberately.

10 emergency beds are being made available for rough sleepers, under new plans in Yeovil.

Nile Rodgers and CHIC have announced they'll perform at The Amphitheatre on Bristol’s Harbourside this July.

Dorset is to get better access to superfast internet.

Avon and Somerset Police must urgently review its use of “stop and search” powers, a government inspector has said.

A petition against plans for the proposed A303 Stonehenge tunnel will be handed in to Downing Street this afternoon.

The MP for Sherborne has welcomed South Western Railway's new compensation offer, but warned he will 'push for full recompense for those passengers who were worst hit' by recent strikes.

Residents who may have to wait up to three weeks for used nappies, wet wipes and other sanitary products to be collected from their homes are to be offered extra waste sacks and re-usable nappy kits.

A tree fell into a block of flats in Bristol's Hanham area last night - leaving some people with minor injuries.

We're being warned that travel disruption is expected this weekend as Storm Dennis arrives.

Imagine going into labour on the M5 and giving birth in the roadworks, while other cars drive past.

Overnight work to finish a new on-road cycle lane should finally be finished today in Gillingham.

Longleat has released a song to help raise money for their Australian bushfire charity appeal.

Around £15,000 worth of items have been stolen in North Dorset.

Jewellery and bank cards have been stolen during a break in at Sherborne's Ridgeway.

There were cheers from campaigners last night after controversial plans to expand Bristol airport were rejected.

Avon and Somerset Police has been rated 'good' for dealing with crime by Independent inspectors and 'outstanding' for its future planning 

An extra £350,000 worth of funding has been announced for the repairs at Wellington Monument.

Yeovil Hospital's maternity services have been ranked as the fifth best in a national survey by the Care Quality Commission.

Two utility firms have been fined following the roadworks they carried out in Bridgwater and Ilminster.

‘We welcome your complaints’ – not what you might expect from any organisation, but senior officers at Dorset Council say they really do encourage valid moans about services.

It's Britain's last day as a member of the European Union.

Around 8,000 people have commented on plans to expand Bristol Airport.

An underweight lurcher dog which needs surgery has been found in Somerset and the RSPCA are trying to trace his owners.

A man from Gillingham has been ordered to pay £650 for abandoning a vehicle on a road - something the council says is "unsightly and annoying for residents."

The Government's being urged to do more to support the South West.

A man from Yeovil was among three people taken to hospital after a crash near Sherborne yesterday.

Only 20% of businesses in the South West would hire someone who can't read and write - despite more than half recognising their choice would be unfair judgement.

Children with mental health issues are to benefit from a new £1.1 million extension at Yeovil Hospital.

A key river in Somerset may not be dredged in the near-future due to funding constraints.

Police in Blandford say a woman has come forward following reports of criminal damage to shops.

South West-based airline Flybe is said to be in talks to avoid going into administration.

Controversial cost-cutting plans for Devon and Somerset's fire service go to a vote later.

The Mendip area of Somerset will not become a “free-for-all” for housing developers, the local council has insisted.

A £140,000 grant has been given to Glastonbury to help develop the town's tourist offer, regenerate and create new jobs.

A decision on controversial cost-cutting changes to Devon and Somerset's fire service is to be taken next week.

The Breeze understands an escaped wallaby will be reunited with his owner in the next few days.

Police in Gillingham have made a CCTV appeal after a stolen bank card was used to buy goods.

Celebrities including Olivia Newton-John, Sir Elton John, Ainsley Harriott and Nigel Slater have been recognised in the Queen's New Year's Honours list along with community stalwarts from across the West.

A man arrested following a fire in Devizes in which a woman died has been released on conditional bail.

Shepton Mallet Library will not be moving, following support from the town council and Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis

Almost 50 seals, many rescued from the North Somerset and Devon coasts, are now being cared for by the RSPCA.

Police in Dorset say a suspect has been arrested after Christmas presents were stolen from under a tree.

As the cold weather starts to set in, officials in Dorset are running a competition to name their gritting vehicles.