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The A349 Gravel Hill is closed in both directions due to a fallen tree between Dunyeats roundabout and Darby’s Corner roundabout. Main picture from Google Maps THE A349 Gravel Hill has been reopened after a fallen tree in the road caused traffic dsiruption for commuters in Poole. The incident, which was located between Dunyeats roundabout and Darby’s Corner roundabout, was reported to BCP Council at 4.02pm with traffic slow in both directions. Council staff were called out to deal with the obstructions and the road was reopened as of 5.22pm. Congestion on Dunyeats Road and Lower Blandford Road, along the diversion route has also subsided.
IT has now been more than a week since pubs across Dorset opened up their gardens and outside spaces for customers, following what has seemed like an eternity for many. The prospect of an indoors pint may still be a few weeks away but that hasn t stopped thousands across the county, donning their hats and coats – for what was has been an unseasonally cold few April days – and heading off for an al fresco drink and pub meal. On April 12 pub gardens were full of life again, albeit in a slightly socially-distanced toned down Covid secure manner. Since Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his four-step roadmap out of lockdown earlier in the year, pubs and bars across towns like Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been inundated with bookings.
Pic by Richard Crease 18/12/07 bMoonsq3 for Taste - The Moon in the Square in Bournemouth.
WETHERSPOONS is famous for its cheap beer and pub-grub so it s no wonder people are itching to get back as lockdown eases. The bargain pub chain is set to reopen its beer gardens, rooftop terraces and patios from 12 April. More than 390 of its pubs in England will reopen during the second stage of Prime Minister Boris Johnson s roadmap out of lockdown. The pubs will be open from 9am to 9pm from Sunday to Thursday and 9am to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays, although some will have restrictions on closing times.
Pic by Richard Crease 18/12/07 bMoonsq3 for Taste - The Moon in the Square in Bournemouth. THE roof garden of the Moon in the Square is one of four Wetherspoons beer gardens due to open from Monday April 12. Customers will be allowed to enter the pub in Bournemouth Square to gain access to the outside area and to use the toilet. The popular chain is also planning to open The Lord Wimborne in Lagland Street and The Quay, both in Poole, as well as The Blackwater Stream in Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone. The Wetherspoon pubs will be open from 9am to 9pm from Sunday to Thursday and 9am to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.