Stories for 12 December 2001

Bournemouth Cherries

Birmy's back-up briefing

CHERRIES manager Sean O'Driscoll has stressed David Birmingham has an important role at the club after using him on the substitutes' bench at Peterborough last Saturday.  more...

Chukki goal breaks duck

STRIKER Chukki Eribenne grabbed the winner as Cherries reserves secured their first away win of the season in Tuesday's Avon Insurance Combination Clash with Southend United, reports Alex Crook.  more...

Dorset Business

Mutual values live on in 21st century society

KPMG Company of the Year - WINNER: Portman Building Society  more...

Visionary leading Quay regeneration

Lester Aldridge Business Person of the Year - WINNER: Peter Mills, chairman of Poole Properties Ltd  more...

Card was key to top store's renaissance

IoD/Daily Echo Marketing Challenge - WINNER: JE Beale plc  more...

Global growth real life saver

DCCI International Award sponsored by Barclays - WINNER: SF Detection  more...

East Dorset News

New hospital wing is officially opened

THEY called it the Million for the Millennium Appeal and in the end it took just two-and-a-half years to reach the target.  more...

Police set for tough action on teen drink

POLICE in Ferndown have decided it's "no more Mr Nice Guy" in a bid to tackle the problems of anti-social behaviour.  more...

East Dorset Sport

Otters grab local spoils

FERNDOWN Otters resumed their traditional mantle as Dorset's top Speedo National League club as a record three teams from the county competed in the West's top eight final at Millfield.  more...

Verwood rue missed chances

VERWOOD Town were once again left to rue a hatful of missed chances in their Division One visit to Fleet Spurs.  more...

Pike outraged by late penalty award

FURIOUS Wimborne boss Alex Pike had to be restrained by his management team after a controversial late penalty dashed any hopes he had of a final stab at Vase glory.  more...

Wimborne crush Tyres

WIMBORNE winger Mark Llewellyn and hooker Marcus Atkins both grabbed hat-tricks as the leaders crushed bottom-placed Cooper Avon Tyres 63-0.  more...

North Dorset News

Jail for care worker who stole from OAPs

A CARE worker who preyed on the elderly in Dorset has been jailed for 21 months after stealing from two pensioners.  more...

Purbeck News

Following the Lawrence trail

A COUNTRY trail has been opened allowing visitors to explore part of Purbeck where Lawrence of Arabia made his home.  more...

Weymouth News

Council staff back Echo's toy appeal

STAFF at Dorset County Council are once again showing their support for the Echo's Christmas Toy Appeal.  more...

Happy Christmas for prize-winners

CHRISTMAS came early for two Echo readers who scooped top prizes after entering our festive competitions.  more...

Roger's little orchid is star of big show

A CHEAP orchid seedling bought on a day trip has blossomed into a perfect-score award-winning flower for Weymouth gardener Roger Russell.  more...

Santa Claus brings gifts galore

YOUNGSTERS on Portland got a Christmas treat when Santa popped in to Grove Infant School.  more...

Council in crackdown on benefits fraudsters

BENEFIT cheats are being hunted down by West Dorset District Council as part of a Government pilot scheme that has already resulted in one man being sent to jail.  more...

Pupils praised for leprosy charity efforts

PUPILS from Holy Trinity Infants' School in Cross Road, Weymouth, were presented with T-shirts and certificates thanking them for raising £863.99 for the Leprosy Relief Association.  more...

Chilly exams spark pupils' health fear

EMERGENCY heaters had to be brought in after Budmouth Technology College's heating system failed - during mock exams.  more...

Firm aims to build 77 more homes on island

A MAJOR housing development on Portland is poised to go into its second phase with an application to build 77 homes at Southwell.  more...

Vandals target festive homes

SCROOGES are giving families an unwanted Christmas gift by wrecking their decorations.  more...

Policy could clear way for 4,700 new homes

COUNCILLORS have thrashed out a policy which could clear the way for building 4,700 new homes in the Weymouth area over the next 10 years.  more...

Shocked shop staff see car hit toddler

SHOP staff in Dorchester told today of their horror as they saw a toddler hit by a car driven by a man fleeing from police.  more...

Schools' delight at cash boost for new activities

TEA, toast and times-tables will be on the menu at Dorset schools after they scooped nearly £250,000 lottery cash today.  more...

Care worker jailed for theft

A CROOKED care worker who preyed on the elderly has been jailed for 21 months after stealing from two pensioners.  more...

Weymouth Sport

Gymnasts in tune with their rhythm and moves

GYMNASTS from Dorchester were in outstanding form when they travelled to compete at the South-West Rythmics Championships in Cheddar, writes Paul Baker.  more...

BRITAIN'S BEST TO ROAR TO PORTLAND?

BRITAIN'S top speedway riders could soon be using Portland for training and practice ahead of major international competitions.  more...