EIGHT more schools have recorded positive coronavirus cases in the last week.

The schools, all in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area, have asked affected pupils and staff to self-isolate.

Schools are currently closed to most pupils due to the national lockdown.

But they remain open for vulnerable pupils and the children of key workers.

Listed: The schools with positive coronavirus cases this term

At seven of the schools, close contacts have been informed and asked to self-isolate but other pupils remain in school.

But Winchelsea School in Poole has temporarily moved to remote learning for all pupils.

The latest schools affected are Merley First School, Oakdale Junior and Winchelsea in Poole, Twynham School in Christchurch and Bethany Junior, Linwood School's main campus, Linwood's Springwood campus and The Bourne Academy in Bournemouth.