BUSINESSES across the town say they cannot wait to reopen as lockdown restrictions are further loosened next week. From Monday, May 17, pubs and restaurants will be able to serve customers inside, cinemas, theatres and attractions will be able to open, people will be able to meet outdoors in groups of up to 30 people and hotels and B&Bs can welcome guests once more. Many of these businesses have been closed since the end of December - with venues able to open only in a limited capacity. Soulshine restaurant on South Street was recently taken over by Andy Tyrell and Joel Gostling. Next week will be the first time they can welcome the public in since acquiring the venue.
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RESIDENTS have been warned to keep away from a seal pup at West Bay - after pictures show people crowding around it. Photos have emerged of a young seal paying a visit to the beach - with residents gathering round to snap a picture. Rachel Jenner, who captured images from a safe distance, observed many people crowding around the seal and even children touching it, despite the seal looking like it might bite. She said: Unfortunately the poor seal was crowded - hardly anyone was respecting his space. Many people were touching it. The seal almost bit a child twice but people people still thought it was acceptable to touch.
AN AWARDS showcase celebrating the best of the best in the local tourism industry has announced the finalists – at an unprecedented time for the industry. It s been a year like no other for tourism businesses with some struggling to stay afloat amid the pandemic. So news that businesses from Weymouth, Dorchester and west Dorset have made the shortlist of the 2020 Dorset Tourism Awards will come as a very welcome boost. Organisers say the eighth year of the competition has been run in unprecedented times for tourism – but the focus on excellence and feedback for entrants has remained as relevant as ever.
Hotels and attractions in the Bridport area are among the businesses up for prestigious tourism awards. An awards showcase celebrating the best of the best in the local tourism industry has announced the finalists – at an unprecedented time for the sector. It s been a year like no other for tourism businesses with some struggling to stay afloat amid the pandemic. So news that businesses from west Dorset have made the shortlist of the 2020 Dorset Tourism Awards will come as a very welcome boost. Local entries include Bridport Tourist Information Centre, a previous winner which is a finalist in two categories - Visitor Information Service of the Year and for the Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award.