Stories for 1 October 2003

Bournemouth Cherries

Team spirit lifts Sean

CHERRIES boss Sean O'Driscoll praised his side for their never-say-die attitude after they fought back to salvage a point at Chesterfield last night.  more...

Bournemouth News

Minister finds that small is beautiful

SMALL firms are the vital engines of UK economic growth, Trade & Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt told business leaders in Bournemouth.  more...

Hospitals test breast cancer hormone drug

THREE Dorset hospitals are to take part in a major new international study to try and stop thousands of women developing breast cancer.  more...

Minister saves the day for his hecklers

THEY wanted to come and heckle the Heath Secretary John Reid about nursing homes and facilities for the disabled.  more...

Bus driver made me feel like a criminal

A BUS DRIVER seized a visually impaired woman's free bus pass in front of a queue of people and told her she would have to pay instead.  more...

Action on gang of bullies

A SCHOOLBOY is living in fear after the parents of his teenage tormentor blocked police attempts to stop a bullying vendetta.  more...

East Dorset News

Station in appeal to recruit firefighters

A RUN of retirements and people leaving the area has led to a recruitment crisis at an East Dorset fire station.  more...

New Forest News

Action on gang of bullies

A SCHOOLBOY is living in fear after the parents of his teenage tormentor blocked police attempts to stop a bullying vendetta.  more...

Police seek witnesses after racist gang strikes

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a racist row which saw a family threatened by a gang of youths.  more...

North Dorset News

Developers `let off hook' over school

A DESPERATELY-needed new school could be further away than ever now the developers have been let off the hook.  more...

Poole News

Orb group saga goes on as creditors gather

ANOTHER stage in the collapse of the Orb group of companies - which has affected the fortunes of a number of high profile Poole enterprises - is reached today.  more...

Firework fanatics warned of action

PEOPLE letting off late-night fireworks and bringing misery and sleepless night to residents of Poole had better watch out.  more...

Purbeck News

Residents angry over flood works

WORKS being carried out by Wessex Water to prevent flooding in Swanage provide little comfort for businessman Martin Wend.  more...

Weymouth News

Food safety visits may cost £20,000

CONSULTANTS costing more than £20,000 could be employed to clear a backlog of food safety inspections.   more...

Student achievement is simply outstanding

TALENTED Weymouth College students have been praised for their achievements at an annual awards ceremony.  more...

Class of '64 reunited at last

BEAMINSTER School's class of '64 enjoyed an evening reminiscing about old times, thanks to a lot of hard work by Georgina Jackman and David White tracking down lost friends.  more...

Young poet helps open £2m cove promenade

TEN-year-old Joseph Walker had pride of place when he helped cut a ribbon to officially open the new £2 million sea defence scheme at Newton's Cove in Weymouth.  more...

Appeal for fire and ice walkers

HARDY souls with nerves of steel are sought for a daring feat in Dorchester on Friday.  more...

Heritage group backs plans blueprint for town future

A HERITAGE group has backed a plan which will help shape the future of Dorchester.  more...

Village kite festival proves a soaraway success

HUNDREDS accepted the invitation to 'go fly a kite' at Eggardon Hill, near Powerstock.  more...

Swimming pool is left high and dry

THE swimming pool at Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre will be converted for dry sports use once a new pool at Poundbury opens, a meeting will hear next week.   more...

Exercise scheme relaunch backed

A SCHEME which provides exercise on prescription looks set to be extended.  more...

Villagers give retiring rector rousing send-off

MORE than 100 people from Burton Bradstock went along to wish their rector John Atkinson a fond farewell on his retirement.  more...

Top teacher Vicky heads for new challenge

TOP teacher Vicky Brown has reached new heights and become headteacher of Portesham Primary School.  more...

Top brass bands to play at Pavilion

TOURISM leaders were blowing Weymouth's trumpet today after the resort scored a coup to host a brass band contest.  more...

Connor is well kitted out

CONNOR Ankers, the Charmouth boy who was born with no feet and no fingers on his right hand, is bending it like Beckham after a special birthday surprise.  more...

Talks on brewery site's future

ORGANISATIONS across Dorchester are to be given their say on a strategy which will shape the future of an important site in the town.  more...

Wind farm proposals could be put to vote

PORTLAND'S town councillors have raised the possibility of a referendum on the island's proposed wind farm.  more...

Consultants plan backed for £50k

A BID to spend thousands of pounds on consultants to solve Dorchester's traffic problems was backed because "nothing will get done" without the expense.  more...

Puppet show leaves pupils spellbound

PUPPET-MAKER Cathy Owen pulled the strings when a new show for schools nationwide was launched in Weymouth yesterday.   more...

Critical talks on council tax bills

CRITICAL talks were due to begin today on how high council tax bills may have to rise.  more...

Flood alleviation scheme backed

A MAJOR scheme to alleviate flooding in a village in the Piddle Valley has been backed.  more...

TV set to challenge `apathetic' town tag

DORCHESTER'S reputation as the most `apathetic town' in Britain will be put to the test tomorrow when a BBC camera crew rolls into town.  more...

BRING ON THE STARS!

WEYMOUTH will be top of the national pops after scooping one of three major concerts for this year's BBC Children in Need appeal.  more...

Weymouth Sport

MORRIS CHASES BRENTFORD PAIR

DORCHESTER boss Mark Morris wants to "freshen up" his squad by loaning a couple of   more...

ISLANDERS TOO STRONG FOR WEAKENED TERRAS

PORTLAND UNITED 3 WEYMOUTH 1 PORTLAND secured their second Two Counties Cup win of the season with a comprehensive victory over youthful Weymouth at Grove Corner last night.  more...

BRIDPORT HIT BY CANNIE'S DOUBLE

BRIDPORT 1 WIMBORNE TOWN 3 BRIDPORT are still without a point in the Two Counties Cup after going down to Sydenhams Wessex League side Wimborne Town at St Mary's Field.  more...

TURNER AT THE DOUBLE

DORSET PREMIER LEAGUE 3 HAMPSHIRE LEAGUE 0 A FIRST half double from former Dorchester Reserves striker Aaron Turner helped the Dorset Premier League side into the last 18 in the National Systems Cup at the County Ground last night.  more...

MORGAN'S IN THE DOCK

FORMER Dorchester defender Scott Morgan faces "severe" punishment from Forest Green Rovers after turning on his captain Martin Foster midway through their Nationwide Conference defeat to Halifax Town on Saturday.   more...