PAPER PREVIEW December 3, 2020

Tier 2 restrictions in Salisbury, however harsh they may seem, are “absolutely” needed in order to get the virus under control, a local health boss has said.

Salisbury District Hospital has been dealing with a Covid-19 outbreak in one of its specialist centres.

A petition calling for a bypass to be built in Salisbury has gained more than 500 signatures just days after being launched.

A Bulford-based soldier who disarmed a gunman threatening a crowd of shoppers while off-duty has been recognised for his actions.

In pictures: Camera club winners for November revealed.

And more.

IN FOREST JOURNAL:

New Forest residents are being urged to “stick to the rules” and “stay safe” as the new Tier 2 restrictions come into force.

The Christmas lights switch on in Ringwood was a bit different this year due to Covid-19.

A Fordingbridge care home has been fined £150,000 after the death of a “loving and caring” resident from Legionnaires’ disease.

IN THE VALE JOURNAL: 

Dorset entering Tier 2 has been described as both “necessary” and a “surprise” by key figures in the north of the county.

Staff at a Gillingham care home walked more than 50 miles in 12 hours, in a bid to raise money for a 10-year-old dealing with Leukaemia.

A proposal for double yellow lines along a stretch of road in Gillingham, which has been described as “dangerous” by councillors, is to now be put to consultation.