A war memorial in Dorchester has been extended to include many who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Dorset Council’s Memorial Corner project, to the front of County Hall, is now complete.
And the tribute, which includes the existing War Memorial area, has been completely renovated and extended to include nine new panels in memory of frontline workers who lost their lives during the pandemic.
The project was initiated by Dorset Council Chairman, Cllr Val Pothecary, and was commissioned to improve the existing War Memorial area at County Hall and to include a special Covid memorial space.
The work includes a new and accessible paved seating area with refurbished walls, steps, and planters.
The new Covid memorial panels were designed by local Portland artist Ellie Newbury, and the whole area was designed by council landscape architects and co-ordinated by Bridget Betts from the Environment Advice team.
The area was dedicated on Wednesday, 28 September.
“The recent Covid pandemic affected all of us in one way or another and it’s important to show our respect and give thanks to those who selflessly gave everything in the care of others,” said Cllr Pothecary.
“Memorial Corner will be a place where we can reflect and remember those that we tragically lost during that difficult time, as well as a place to remember those who bravely fought during wars and conflicts.
“The new memorial is part of a project to renovate and improve the existing War Memorial area.”