Stories for 8 October 2003
Bournemouth Cherries
Trio on fans' forum panel
BOSS Sean O'Driscoll, chairman Peter Phillips and members of Cherries' squad will be on hand to answer supporters' questions when the club host their latest fans' forum on October 16. more...
Warren suffers appeal blow
CHERRIES star Warren Cummings has maintained his innocence despite losing his appeal against his sending off at Colchester. more...
Bournemouth Leisure
Let's entertain you
THE anarchic world of Bottom returns to the south coast on Friday and Saturday as the latest stage version of the cult BBC TV series arrives at the Bournemouth International Centre. In other words Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson (alias sex crazed virgin Richard Richard and raving alcoholic Edward Elizabeth Hitler) engage in a lot of comic book violence and flatulent frolics. Telephone 01202 456456. more...
This week's gig guide (9.10)
Thursday 9 October: The Bowie Experience - Mr Kyps; Broken Cord - Mister Smiths; Crosscut Saw - Plough Inn, Tiptoe; Acoustic Moose: Bang Lassy + Precious Mackenzie + Gypsy Jack & Son - The Cricketers; Rubber Soul: Penny Come Quick + Parker + Hidden Agenda - Bartonka; Tracey Martin - Poole Phab Club; more...
Bournemouth News
New hope for the over-45 job `dinosaurs'
NEW recruitment franchise Dinosaurs Unlimited has been launched in Dorset to help unemployed over-45s regain their place in the jobs market. more...
WAKE UP!
THE chairman of Britain's biggest provider of sheltered housing for the elderly has hit out at massive council tax increases. more...
Family baffled by man's drowning
THE grieving family of a taxi driver who drowned off Bournemouth beach said they are still baffled about the young father's death. more...
Savage attack on language students
A SAVAGE attack left one language student unconscious and severely bruised and another in need of stitches. more...
Second speed camera is set alight
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a second speed camera was torched in Bournemouth. more...
WAKE UP!
THE chairman of Britain's biggest provider of sheltered housing for the elderly has hit out at massive council tax increases. more...
Bournemouth Pirates
Pirates and Ales in wonderland!
PIRATES bosses believe they can look the club's fans straight in the eye knowing that their controversial decision to replace David Ruud with Ales Dryml paid off. more...
Bournemouth Sport
Bendall's Bomber mission
STEVE Bendall is vowing to silence his fiercest critics when he bids to wrest the British and European Middleweight titles from the grasp of Howard Eastman. more...
Poole pair shine at Exeter meeting
RICHARD Reeks and Adam Carpenter were Poole AC's winners at the Exeter Combined Events Meeting. more...
Dorset promoted after clean sweep
DORSET'S second string were in dominating form when they faced the cream of Cornwall in their opening match of the campaign to bounce straight back into Division Two of the Regional county League after suffering relegation last year. more...
Oaks back in hunt
OAKMEADIANS put on a storming second half show to bounce back from last week's defeat and keep the pressure up on the leaders of Powergen South West Two East. more...
Christchurch News
New future for old hotel
ONCE the town's leading hotel and functions venue, the historic Kings Arms in Christchurch is up for sale with a rumoured £1.5 million price tag. more...
The end is near for roadworks
STRUGGLING traders hit by a major road closure in Christchurch have welcomed news the pipe-laying project is proceeding ahead of schedule. more...
East Dorset News
Fear of rat-run in action over road
MAJOR plans to stop a town centre road in Wimborne from being used as a rat-run will only push traffic problems elsewhere. more...
New Forest News
Pottery earns its place in folklore of area
A LOCAL history museum at Ringwood has gone potty about pottery and other traditional industries practised for centuries in the area. more...
North Dorset News
Wind farm company to put plans on show
ONE of the companies behind controversial plans for a wind farm in Dorset is holding a public exhibition on its proposals this weekend. (Oct 11,12) more...
Project launched to woo young voters of the future
A DORSET council is hoping to woo young voters of the future by targeting them while they are still at school. more...
Councillor backs calls for new parking scheme
EASIER parking could be a step closer for frustrated residents in Blandford. more...
Poole News
Council to flag up its patriotism
POOLE is displaying its patriotism by flying the Union Flag from the Civic Centre flagpole. more...
Ferries told to install detection technology
CROSS-Channel ferries coming into Poole have been warned they must introduce new technology to detect stowaways or face hefty fines. more...
Purbeck News
They'll drive the length of Britain
FORGET walking or cycling the length of the country, one group of golfers are hoping to drive the distance - and they won't be using a car! more...
Weymouth News
Tots enjoy sunny days
CHILDREN'S eyes lit up when parents took them to an open day at Sunny Days nursery in Dorchester. more...
My rescue mystery
A PENSIONER is trying to find out more about a dramatic rescue that he featured in off the Dorset coast 67 years ago. more...
Apathy slur fails to halt community planning
A NEW plea was launched for people to defend Dorchester's honour against slurs of apathy. more...
Accident statistics could be off track
A WAR of words has broken out over claims that Dorset has the worst record in the country for reducing road deaths and serious injuries. more...
Give and take for 65 years
FOUR generations of a family helped celebrate a Dorchester couple's long and happy marriage. more...
Sailing champ is aiming for speed
THE FRENCH half of one of the world's most famous sailing duos is in Weymouth this week. more...
Voices sing out in aid of hospices
BEAMINSTER church was full of musicians and an audience for this year's Voices for Hospices 2003 concert. more...
IS ANYBODY LISTENING?
TEMPERS flared at the launch of an older people's action group in Weymouth after campaigners launched an offensive against police and council chiefs for not doing enough to help them. more...
Trekker sets a towering challenge
A PUDDLETOWN writer is embarking on a month-long trek to Mount Everest. more...
Driest September on record for Weymouth
WEYMOUTH has just enjoyed its driest September weather on record. more...
Dorset reservists to serve as Afghanistan peacekeepers
RESERVISTS from Dorset are among a 53-strong contingent of Territorial Army infantrymen who have volunteered for winter peacekeeping operations in Afghanistan. more...
£30,000 grant for play facilities
A DONATION from a Dorset-based charity has almost doubled the amount to be spent on providing new play equipment in Wareham recreation ground. more...
Short visit to resort of new trains
RAIL passengers in Weymouth and Dorchester have been the first to travel on new state-of-the-art trains. more...
Leah Marie, 15, leads singing stars
PERFORMERS had stars in their eyes when Weymouth Bay Caravan Park held the finals of its summer-long singing contest. more...
Repaying our debt to special care unit
A SPECIAL celebration is being thrown after little Oliver Gunn beat the odds to reach his first birthday. more...
Farewell to a friend
NEARLY 300 relatives and friends packed St John's Church in Weymouth when a special Service of Thanksgiving was held in memory of town businessman Peter Bennett. more...
Dictatorship slurs made against council over hotel rent increases
ANGRY hoteliers in Weymouth accused the borough council of acting like a third world dictator as it pressed ahead with controversial hotel rent increases. more...
Our dream cottage
HOUSEHUNTERS Jo Stribley and Ben Lewington spotted their dream home on an old postcard at a cheese festival - and then saw it moments later in an estate agent's window. more...
Post office gets stamp of approval
WEYMOUTH'S main post office is sending out a message: we are the best. more...
IS ANYBODY LISTENING?
Weymouth Sport
AWARD DOESN'T MAKE UP FOR DEFEAT
STEVE Claridge said his first ever Dr Martens Premier Division Manager of the Month award more...
DORCHESTER BLOWN AWAY BY BARBARIANS
Southern Counties South Ivel Barbarians 16 Dorchester 11. DORCHESTER'S season was blown off course as they surrendered their unbeaten record and position as table toppers in an error-strewn display at windy Yeovil. more...
NEW COACH HAS PLENTY OF WORK AHEAD
Dorset & Wilts Division One Weymouth 18 North Dorset 51. If ever a game could be described as one of two halves then it was this one. more...
BRIDPORT GO DOWN TO LEADERS
Dorset and Wilts Division Two South Martock 15 Bridport 10. BRIDPORT suffered their first defeat at league leaders Martock. more...
WILDCATS AIM FOR TITLE
WEYMOUTH chief Brian White is promising his club's fans a tilt at the Conference League title next year. more...
ISLANDERS ROCKED AS PRESTON QUITS
PORTLAND United have been rocked by the shock resignation of manager Nick Preston. more...
MOXAM BRINGS INNINGS TO A CLOSE
DORSET cricket manager Pete Moxam is standing down after seven years in the Dean Park hotseat. more...
SHAREHOLDERS TOLD OF TWO APPROACHES FOR CLARIDGE
STEVE Claridge has turned down offers to manage two Football League clubs this season, Weymouth chairman Ian Ridley told shareholders at the club's AGM. more...
MOXAM BRINGS HIS INNINGS TO A CLOSE
DORSET cricket manager Pete Moxam is standing down after seven years in the Dean Park hotseat. more...
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