Stories for 16 October 2003
Bournemouth Cherries
Injury blow for Holmes
CHERRIES star Derek Holmes could be sidelined for around six weeks after being struck down by a knee injury. more...
Injury blow for Holmes
CHERRIES star Derek Holmes could be sidelined for around six weeks after being struck down by a knee injury. more...
Bournemouth Columnist
Froth and nonsense
OH the joys of life on a campsite! No dishwasher in your average motorhome, so the pots and pans, crockery and cutlery from the evening meal have to be hauled over to the toilet block where there are outside sinks with hot water provided. more...
Bournemouth Leisure
Gigs from 16 October
Thursday 16 October: Kangaroo Moon + Djambo - Mr Kyps; Ricky & Gerry Hearne - Plough Inn, Tiptoe; Crosscut Saw - Malt & Hops, Southbourne; Ariel X - Mister Smiths; Acoustic Lounge - Salisbury Arms, Purewell; Maine Street + Shantytown Lo-Fi + Rick Corcoran + John Stocker + Paul White - Bartonka; more...
Gig Guide (16.10)
Thursday 16 October: Kangaroo Moon + Djambo - Mr Kyps; Ricky & Gerry Hearne - Plough Inn, Tiptoe; Crosscut Saw - Malt & Hops, Southbourne; Ariel X - Mister Smiths; Acoustic Lounge - Salisbury Arms, Purewell; Maine Street + Shantytown Lo-Fi + Rick Corcoran + John Stocker + Paul White - Bartonka; more...
Heretic
Third novel in (Sharpe) author Cornwell's compelling Holy Grail series. It's 1347 (teenagers' wake-up time) and Thomas is sent off with the archers (not you, Joe Grundy) to track the sacred relic, waging war against his enemy cousin. But the hunter becomes hunted so Thomas and a girl, condemned to burn as a heretic, carry on the quest alone. Luckily, the lass learns to use a crossbow. So it's "Bernie... the bolt". more...
Balance of Power
Third, too, in Patterson's heavily researched, political thriller series about US President Kerry Kilcannon. He marries but joy is marred when his missus's brother-in-law massacres her relations. (Weddings never go to plan, do they?) So Mr President takes a shot at the whole American gun lobby who are not afraid of corruption as ammo when firing back. Worth rifling through. more...
Earth
Mountainous coffee table-sized guide to our planet (well, maybe not science teachers') with superb colour images. It's divided into sections on history, land, ocean, atmosphere and the tectonic (gulp) planet. If you've a geek in the family Earth should move for you. more...
Midnight
Wilson's the only children's author who can pen such a sad-happy (though a tadge over-elaborate) tale about a girl who loves fairies and make it tantalisingly realistic. Lonely Violet dotes on her controlling brother, Will, who behaves more cruelly after discovering he's adopted. more...
Bournemouth News
Double prize coup for top hotels group
EIGHTY key business figures gathered to showcase Poole's best tourism operators at the new Echo-backed Sibbett Gregory Palms Awards. more...
Putting Edge
Alright, so whose bright idea was this then? more...
Expo at Exbury
Expo at Exbury
PLANTS, animals and the natural world are the inspiration for an unusual outdoor sculpture exhibition at Exbury Gardens, in the New Forest. more...
Former bank manager hopes to repay hospital
FORMER Bournemouth bank manager Brian Carpenter is hoping to rally support among the business community for the Royal Bournemouth Hospital's £2.5 million Jigsaw scanner appeal. more...
Memorial on internet for loved ones
A ROLL of honour to commemorate the people of Poole and surrounding areas who died during military conflicts since 1900 will be created on the internet. more...
Fireworks nights to end as commerce pulls plug
COUNCIL chiefs plan to end weekly fireworks on Poole Quay and shelve plans for a laser light display throughout the summer. more...
Small majority backs chatrooms
ECHO readers, who responded to a website poll, were split down the middle on banning internet chatrooms. more...
Warning over doctors at risk from violence
DRUG addicts and drunks are making life hell for doctors in Dorset, it has been revealed. more...
Respite home plan for special children
A NEW respite care home for youngsters with learning disabilities and complex needs is being planned in Bournemouth. more...
50,000 CARS A DAY...
IF YOU thought traffic was bad already things are only going to get worse. more...
Bournemouth Pirates
Magnus magic fires up Poole
MAGNUS Zetterstrom teamed-up with Antonio Lindback to reinforce Pirates' superiority in heat nine of this semi-final, second leg, clash as they progressed into a two-legged final against Eastbourne. more...
Magnus magic fires up Poole
MAGNUS Zetterstrom teamed-up with Antonio Lindback to reinforce Pirates' superiority in heat nine of this semi-final, second leg, clash as they progressed into a two-legged final against Eastbourne. more...
WATT's BL CUP FINAL AGONY
DAVEY Watt faces an agonising wait to see if he will be fit to line up for Pirates in the British League Cup final at East-bourne this weekend. more...
Bournemouth Sport
Stunned Bourne Maid to pay
BOURNEMOUTH were given a harsh wake-up call as Maidenhead ruthlessly exposed their frailties in the Southern Premier League. more...
Otters float to the top
FERNDOWN Otters confirmed their status as Dorset's leading club when they comfortably saw off local rivals Bournemouth Dolphins and Poole in the National Speedo League¹s Premier Division West. more...
Breathing new life into sailing
Poole Yacht club has one of the most active youth groups in the country realising that without new blood a club can quickly stagnate and suffer the fate of waning enthusiasm not only in the racing classes but from volunteers who have been volunteering a bit too often. more...
Bridport Bridlyme
Basketball - Bridport youngsters run Barnstaple close
Barnstaple 82 Bridport 70 more...
Football - Screwfix Direct Western League Premier Division
Last gasp Bees more...
Schools' biathlon
Colfox girls get double bronze more...
Rugby Union - Dorset and Wilts Division Two South
Blues cruise more...
Cross country
Clean sweep for Colfox more...
Men's Hockey - Gerard League South Division Two
First win for Hawks more...
Netball - South West Dorset League
Fifth straight win for Bitz more...
Perry Street League - Premier Division
Great eight for Seasiders more...
East Dorset News
Pirates to help boy swim with dolphins
A CHILDREN'S charity has joined forces with Poole Speedway to help a terminally-ill five-year-old boy swim with dolphins in Florida. more...
New Forest News
`New homes not needed'
SENSITIVE Green Belt land on the outskirts of New Milton should not be given up for housing development, New Forest planners have insisted. more...
North Dorset News
Last chance for town in battle against `apathy'
A NORTH Dorset town - already lagging behind its rivals - could miss out on hundreds of thousands of pounds unless people start rolling up their sleeves, it has been revealed. more...
Purbeck News
£1m extension offers rooms for manoeuvre
A £1 MILLION extension at Purbeck House Hotel in Swanage is bucking the trend for hotel closures in the seaside resort. more...
Weymouth Leisure
Arts events for the week starting Thursday, October 16
TODAY (16) more...
Singer and actress at Wey Valley
RENOWNED singer and actress Mary Rose Mallia will be taking to the stage at Wey Valley School tomorrow night for a concert with some of the school's top young singers. more...
Freddy Kempf to play at Sherborne
ONE of the world's most sought-after pianists, Freddy Kempf, is giving a recital in Sherborne on Saturday. more...
Proms night at St John's Church
THE Portland Singers and Weymouth Concert Brass are teaming up to present a concert of Proms-style music at St John's Church, Weymouth, next Tuesday. more...
Choral works in the county town
YOU can catch the Canford School Choral Society and String Orchestra at Dorchester's United Church tonight when they perform pieces by Brahms, Bach and Parry. more...
Roots music at the inn
YVETTE Staelens and Michelle Hicks, otherwise known as Roots Quartet, are playing at the New Inn at West Knighton next Thursday. more...
Madalina Rusu in concert
INTERNATIONAL piano star Madalina Rusu will be performing as soloist when Dorset Chamber Orchestra play at St Mary's Church in Dorchester on Saturday, October 25. more...
Patience Agbabi at Poetry Cafe
LOCAL bards can give their verses an airing tomorrow night when Dorchester Arts Centre hosts one of its regular Poetry Cafes. more...
Varied fare at Regent Centre
IT'S ALL go at the Regent Centre in Christchurch over the next few days, when everything from Chaucer to top musicals and award ceremonies. more...
A classical and popular programme
THERE is a packed programme on offer at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil over the next week, starting tonight with a performance of classical music by Wessex Winds. more...
Laughter and song in villages
A BRACE of old favourites return to Dorset next week courtesy of the ever-popular Artsreach initiative. more...
Play plot with bed and bawd
AN EMOTIONAL tale of lust and intrigue will be played out at Weymouth Pavilion next week when the town's drama club stages The Herbal Bed. more...
Gig listings for the week starting Thursday, october 16
TONIGHT (16) more...
Fairport to Fluf in one small leap
Greetings once again, perusers of all things gigular - it's the Lonergan here again, covering things while Marco's swanning about doing posh gigs at the Cavern in Liverpool. more...
Film listings for week of Thursday, October 16
KILL BILL VOLUME 1 (18) more...
Taut tale too long in the telling...
MYSTIC RIVER (15) more...
Gentlemen are in a league of their own
THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN (12A) more...
Uma is a cut above the rest
KILL BILL VOLUME 1 more...
Weymouth News
Cool posting for Dorset adventurer
A JOB vacancy in the Antarctic proved irresistible for a Weymouth adventurer. more...
Call to support food producers
LOCAL food producers and suppliers could be encouraged to bid for county council food and catering contracts. more...
Tributes to oldest paperboy
THE oldest paperboy in town has died at the age of 94. more...
Toasting top pub award
LICENSEES John Ford and Karen Trimby are celebrating after the West Bay was named Dorset's dining pub of the year. more...
I had a great time - TV sex romp student
BIG BROTHER contestant Tommy Wright, who today woke up to national notoriety after a sexual encounter on TV, has been defending his romp with a fellow housemate. more...
Islanders are feeling just a little fenced in
A COMPANY has come under fire from Portlan-ders after fencing off a section of common land. more...
You've got a friend indeed
THE man who has steered a hospital's league of friends for many years is due to retire. more...
Funding fears over coast path projects
THE future of the important South West Coast path, which provides access to the Jurassic Coast, is under threat because of a lack of funding, council chiefs claim. more...
Going...going...
A HOUSE clearance sale is set to make television stars of Weymouth couple Chris and Brian Finch. more...
People pack wind power meeting
ANGRY residents spoke of their fears at a meeting about the proposed wind farm in Portland Harbour. more...
Garden workers dupe woman
POLICE have warned residents to be on their guard after an elderly woman was duped into paying over £500 for gardening work at her home in Mosterton. more...
Centre's childcare training is slated
A LEISURE centre has been slammed by Government inspectors for not having any staff with childcare qualifications. more...
£6m leisure scheme is unveiled
SPORTS enthusiasts were given a sneak preview of a proposed £6 million leisure centre for Dorchester when plans for the project were unveiled for the first time. more...
Talks on council finances revamp
BEACH chalets, the crematorium and cemeteries may be privatised in Weymouth as the borough council aims to beat its financial crisis. more...
News in Brief
FREE CHECKS ON OFFER AT HEALTH AWARENESS DAY more...
Gran's tears for crash victim Tom
TRIBUTES were paid today to student Tom Dowdney who died in a car crash a month after his 18th birthday. more...
Weymouth Sport
Claridge ignores the Lions' roar
STEVE Claridge has ruled himself out of a dramatic return to old club Millwall after the Lions yesterday parted company with manager Mark McGhee. more...
Superstars date for Terras boss
WEYMOUTH boss Steve Claridge is being tipped as one of the leading contenders for BBC's Superstars crown, writes Paul Baker. more...
It's the great youth football getaway
SPORTS Club International have today published their 2004 Youth Football Festivals brochure. more...
Comedy of errors
It was good to see that all that practice that David Beckham has put in with Johnny Wilkinson has borne fruit. more...
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