Stories for 25 October 2003

Bournemouth Cherries

Take Stock

CHERRIES boss Sean O'Driscoll believes Brian Stock has been given a "new focus" following his appearance on the international stage.  more...

Bournemouth News

Unfinished business

BOURNEMOUTH'S massive Castlepoint shopping centre will open on Monday with a long list of roadworks officially unfinished.  more...

Face of man in attack on schoolgirl

THIS is the face of a man wanted for attacking an 11-year-old girl in a Bournemouth park.  more...

Legal threat over plans for Pavilion

UNION representatives have warned council bosses in Bournemouth that they will take legal action against them if civic plans undermine jobs at the Pavilion and Bournemouth International Centre.  more...

Knife ordeal

A MAN has described how he confronted a burglar wielding a 12-inch knife in his home.  more...

Poole News

Veteran still sells poppies at age 91

A WAR veteran of 91 will devote hours of every day to standing outside raising money for the Poppy Appeal.  more...

`Race against time' to find missing David, 57

CONCERN is growing for the welfare of a depressed Poole man who went missing in South Wales four days ago.  more...

Head of school with merger plan resigns

THE headteacher of a school, which is currently the subject of consultation over plans to merge with another school, has resigned.  more...

Poole Pirates

Leigh's silver lining

DAILY Echo Pirates' rider-of-the-year Leigh Adams has admitted how "special" it was to lift the Elite League silverware earlier this month.  more...

Leigh's silver lining

DAILY Echo Pirates' rider-of-the-year Leigh Adams has admitted how "special" it was to lift the Elite League silverware earlier this month.  more...

Weymouth News

`Beautiful day' praise for Beechcroft pupils

PUPILS and staff at Beechcroft St Paul's Primary School in Weymouth experienced a "beautiful day" when their school was blessed by the Bishop of Sherborne.  more...

Long dry spell sparks appeal to save water

HOUSEHOLDERS were today urged to conserve water after a year of dry weather which has left supplies below average.  more...

Grants boost for academy

GRATEFUL sailing academy bosses finally took receipt of £200,000 from three Dorset councils.  more...

Friends reunited after 63-year gap

FRIENDS who have not seen each other since a shouted conversation on a crowded London bus 63 years ago have been reunited.  more...

Eatery praised in top guide

WEST Bay's Riverside Restaurant has joined the growing list of local eateries to win national acclaim.  more...

Swim is set to raise £4,000

SWIMMERS who took the plunge to raise money for good causes look to have collected more than £4,000.  more...

Shock at syringes find on school run

A MUM was horrified when her children saw two used syringes on the pavement near their school.  more...

College's courses may prove just the job

WEYMOUTH College has launched a new programme for people uncertain of their career aims.  more...

Water gun boy has his case dropped

A 10-year-old boy accused of firing a water pistol at a woman had the case against him thrown out today.  more...

Look at the size of that!

THIS enormous pumpkin is soon to make its way on to Grace Heal's plate.   more...

Readers' letters

POST OFFICES SHOCK: IS IT JUST A SCARE?  more...

CancerCare set to benefit from new fayre fundraiser

LIFE in Dorset will be celebrated at a special event tomorrow.  more...

New bid to control retailer New Look

TOM Singh could be poised to regain control of fashion retailer New Look.  more...

FOUR YEARS' JAIL IS NOT ENOUGH

A MUM today blasted the jail sentence given to the teenager who robbed her at knifepoint as 'disgusting'.  more...