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- - Linwood School has closed early for half-term due to a confirmed case of Covid-19
- - 185 more people tested positive for the coronavirus in Dorset in the 24-hours up to 4pm on Wednesday
- - The Chancellor is expected to announce a new support package for businesses affected by Tier 2 restrictions, according to reports
- - Dorset is in the 'medium' Tier 1 category
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