Stories for 13 October 2003
Bournemouth Cherries
I owed team one - Fletch
STEVE Fletcher headed Cherries back among the Division Two pacesetters and then admitted: "It was payback time for me". more...
Maher misses Yeovil clash
SHAUN Maher has been ruled out of Cherries' LDV Vans Trophy first round clash at Yeovil on Tuesday due to injury. more...
Stats the way to do it
FOR the record, Ian Mills's 1,046th league game watching Notts County finished in much the same vein as his 936th - defeat for the hosts at the hands of Steve Fletcher. more...
Bournemouth Columnist
Bemused by ascent of man
THERE was a magazine at the top of our stairs at home the other day. more...
Bournemouth Leisure
Come to Terms with classic comedy at the Playhouse
SIMON Gray's classic comedy Quartermaine's Terms has just opened for a three-week run at the Salisbury Playhouse. more...
Sad Max heads to Oz retirement
AFTER more than half-a-century in showbusiness, veteran entertainer Max Bygraves is heading for a life of retirement in Australia. more...
Let's entertain you (13.10)
CAMERON Mackintosh's West End and Broadway blockbuster continues its three month run at Southampton's lavishly refurbished Mayflower Theatre. This multi-million pound production, a poignant love story set against the background of the dying days of the Vietnam War, seems a fitting first show for the new-look debut. 023 8071 1811. more...
Finding Nemo (U)
IF you have any young nieces or nephews, or perhaps even godchildren, you may want to borrow them for an afternoon as an excuse to dive into the latest full-length computer animated feature from the wizards at Pixar, who previously made Toy Story, A Bug's Life and Monsters Inc. more...
Bournemouth News
Creditors win £1m against ex-director
CREDITORS of a Bournemouth investment management company wound up for tax arrears have won their £1 million claim against its former director. more...
More risk to children in faster staff checks
CHANGES are being proposed to speed up criminal record checks of potential new staff at Dorset County Council. more...
Cash shortage halts snow queen parade
A SNOW queen parade that has heralded the advent of Christmas in Christchurch for more than 40 years has melted away through lack of funds. more...
Residents hope bill will give them light
IT'S more than seven years since Bournemouth council granted permission to prune these over-sized leylandii trees. more...
Residents hope bill will give them light
IT'S more than seven years since Bournemouth council granted permission to prune these over-sized leylandii trees. more...
Burglars steal jewels from flat of widow, 96
A CAREER criminal stole a 96-year-old Bournemouth widow's engagement ring after burgling her in her own home. more...
Pomp and 'tache for pupils' day of glory
MOST girls would be mortified at the prospect of sporting a hairy moustache - particularly while belting out Elgar's Land of Hope and Glory while a photographer lurks to capture their embarrassment for posterity. more...
Robber threatened shop staff with bat
A ROBBER threatened shop staff with a baseball bat during a late night raid in Bournemouth. more...
Bournemouth Pirates
Pedersen fit for Aces trip
BJARNE Pedersen will line up at Belle Vue as Pirates aim to keep their treble hopes alive tonight (Oct 13). more...
Magnus weighing up the cup permutations
MAGNUS Zetterstrom believes Pirates can't afford to come away from Manchester with a deficit of more than six points if they are to beat Belle Vue on aggregate and reach the British League Cup final. more...
Bournemouth Sport
Gibbons leaves it late to sink Town
Bashley secured three points in their Dr Martens Eastern Division clash with new boys Burgess Hill Town at Bashley Road, thanks to a deep into injury time winner from substitute Danny Gibbons. more...
Cannie canes Alton with quick-fire hat-trick
STUART Cannie produced an excellent first half hat-trick to effectively win the game for Wimborne against basement boys Alton by half time as they went on to win 4-1 at Cuthbury, writes Andy Starmore. more...
Linnets on a High as big draw gets closer
Lymington and New Milton's incredible FA Cup run continued with a solid 2-0 win over Highworth Town in front of 280 enthralled spectators at Fawcetts Field. more...
Own goal horror for boss Keith
BOURNEMOUTH Poppies slumped to their first home league defeat of the season in a game manager Keith Williams will want to forget instantly, writes Andy Stamore. more...
Kemp's top draw
GRAHAM Kemp seems to have worked miracles at Brockenhurst as they came away with another good performance under their belts following a 1-1 draw away to a strong Fareham Town, writes Andy Starmore. more...
Moore pleasure
PETER Moore couldn't possibly have got off to a better start in his Christchurch managerial role as Priory won convincingly again in a 5-1 demolition job over lowly Whitchurch United at Hurn Bridge, writes Andy Starmore. more...
Airport baggage blues for Emerson
BATTLING Gary Emerson's fight for European Tour survival received a bizarre and unwelcome twist last night when airport baggage handlers misplaced his golf clubs. more...
Christchurch News
Planning applications for Christchurch Borough Council
The Kings Arms Hotel, Castle Street (Christchurch Central Conservation Area & Grade II Listed Building); 8/03/06, replacement fire escape and associated elevational changes; Hollington Architects, 129 Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth (for Mitchells & Butlers, Building Management Dept, Birmingham). more...
East Dorset News
Tributes to `best ever' Scout commissioner
A WOMAN who made a major contribution to Scouting in Dorset has died after a brave struggle against breast cancer. more...
Planning applications for East Dorset District Council, period September 23-30
Linden Lea, Higher Merley Lane, Corfe Mullen; 03/1235, two storey side extension with conservatory to front to form four bedrooms to allow dwelling to be used as Care Home; P Dowsett, 12 Woodcocks Crescent, Bournemouth. more...
New Forest News
School ignores absent daughter, dad claims
AN ANGRY father claims the plight of his teenage daughter, injured in an accident last term, is being ignored by her school. more...
NEW FOREST PLANS (NOV 9)
Wendover House, West Road, Bransgore; 79549, rear conservatory; Mr Groom, 32a High Street, Emsworth (for Mr & Mrs R Lawrence). more...
North Dorset News
£1,500 compensation for unprovoked attack
A MAN needed three metal plates inserted in his cheek after being punched in the face in an unprovoked attack in a Blandford pub, a court heard. more...
Poole News
Kill-threat teenager sent into custody
A POOLE teenager who threatened to kill a supermarket security guard with a broken beer bottle has been sent to a Young Offenders' Institution for 21 months. more...
SORRY, WE'RE CLOSED
MYSTERY surrounds the future of a hotel in a millionaire neighbourhood that closed its doors to the public this morning with virtually no warning. more...
Purbeck News
Faith moves judges in prestigious awards
AN award-winning Purbeck building whose design caused a lengthy planning battle, is in line for a second national honour. more...
Weymouth News
Club's £3,000 tribute to aid cancer patients
A SOCIAL club that folded after its secretary died of cancer has donated £3,000 to help other sufferers of the disease. more...
TV's Time Team to carry out school dig
THE Time Team is coming to Dorchester to hunt for Roman burials in a school garden. more...
Plan change could aid club
PLANS for a day centre and four respite bedrooms for seriously ill patients could be withdrawn from a plan for Portland Hospital. more...
Libraries offering the joy of text
A NEW library on-line and text messaging service reminding borrowers about return dates is proving popular. more...
Roaring into action
MORE than 250 machines produced a roar which could be heard all over town when Weymouth held its famous National Beach Motocross. more...
Major conference will study Prince's estate
POUNDBURY will be hailed as a shining example of new development at a national building conference in Dorchester. more...
Checks on council staff could be cut
SAFEGUARDS to protect children and vulnerable adults could be relaxed. more...
Couple celebrate 50 golden years
FIFTY glorious years of wedded bliss were being celebrated at a surprise golden wedding party, thanks to the careful planning of a dutiful daughter. more...
Charity has to cancel dance
A CHARITY had to cancel a fundraising bash due to a lack of response from the public. more...
Top level letter calls for schools funding
COUNCIL chiefs have written to Charles Clarke, Secretary of State for Education, to remind him of his promises over funding for Dorset's schools. more...
Children find a fun way to help Stefan
SQUEALS of laughter were heard coming from Sharky's adventure centre as children played with a purpose. more...
Thanks to brave fire and ice walkers
FUNDRAISERS have thanked brave volunteers who took part in the sponsored fire and ice walk in aid of CancerCare Dorset. more...
Frozen pie leads to five-hour protest
A PRISONER went on a five-hour protest after being fed a half-frozen pie. more...
Resort produces a new bike champ
RISING motorbike star Joe Clarke won the biggest race of his life in front of 15,000 spectators. more...
Student 'has sex on teen TV show'
WEYMOUTH College student Tommy Wright seems set to achieve notoriety by becoming the first Big Brother housemate to have sex on the show. more...
Singh set to up New Look bid
TOM Singh looks set to increase his bid for Weymouth-based fashion retailer New Look. more...
Woman is robbed after night at bingo
A WOMAN was attacked and had her handbag stolen as she walked back from a bingo hall in Weymouth. more...
Busted to star on big TV night
POP sensations Busted are to headline a spectacular BBC Children in Need concert at Weymouth next month. more...
Weymouth Sport
OO-AH KEELER IS DERBY DAY HERO
STEVE Claridge was more worried about an injury to star striker Lee Phillips than his side's defeat by arch-rivals Dorchester in the Two Counties Cup at the Wessex Stadium. more...
MORE CUP WOE FOR TERRAS AS MAGPIES STRIKE EARLY
WEYMOUTH 2 DORCHESTER TOWN 3. TWO stunning strikes from Dorchester inside the first ten minutes of this Two Counties Cup derby sent Weymouth on the way to their fourth defeat in a row. more...
LAST GASP ARMSTRONG LIFTS REVITALISED BEES
BRIDPORT 1 BISHOP SUTTON 0 more...
BRIDPORT FALL TO LEADERS
HAMWORTHY REC 2 BRIDPORT RES 0 HAMWORTHY Recreation moved back to the top of the league with a narrow win over Bridport Reserves. more...
UNITED HOLD HIGH-FLYING GILLS
DORCHESTER UNITED 0 GILLINGHAM TOWN 0 UNITED underlined their Dorset Premier League credentials with a hard-earned draw at Sandringham Sports Centre that knocked Gillingham off the top spot. more...
READER EARNS POINT IN EIGHT-GOAL THRILLER
BEMERTON HH 4 PORTLAND UNITED 4 MANAGERLESS Portland United came from two goals down to earn a share of the spoils against Bemerton Heath Harlequins. more...
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