THOUSANDS of new jobs could be created with a massive expansion of the business park at Bournemouth International Airport. A feasibility site study and master plan has been commissioned looking at the possible business opportunities to be found on the
A COUPLE from Bournemouth escaped through the sunroof of their Rolls-Royce when it plunged off the car park at Sandbanks into the sea. The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was parked near the approach to the chain ferry, and it is thought the driver may have
THE MOST exquisite wines from France and quality tableware befitting the homes of Italy's richest and most influential families. On the dockside eager customers waited impatiently for their luxury goodies to be unloaded from the flotilla of cargo ships
A US/BRITISH war with Iraq would leave the Israeli peace talks in tatters, undermine UN credibility, and seriously damage interfaith relations in the UK, and world-wide, for years to come. That is the view of the Bishop of Winchester, the Rt Rev Michael
BOURNEMOUTH Poppies held the reigning Wessex League champions Andover to a 1-1 draw at Victoria Park last night, but manager Keith Williams was disappointed his side didn't pick up all three points. "I think we played well enough to win the game," said
PIRATES co-promoter Matt Ford has stressed they are "confident" of retaining the Craven Shield. Poole Meridian Lifts get their south group qualifying challenge off to a start at home to Eastbourne tonight (Sept 18) at 7.30pm. And Ford believes the Dorset
PEOPLE in Weymouth and Portland are being given their say on council services in one of the largest community consultation exercises in the country. Council chiefs are looking to the community for feedback as they try and make up a shortfall of £850,000
BUSINESSMAN Farzin Hakimi could face paying his victims at least £150,000 after forcing five people from their homes. A civil court in Swindon has heard that Hakimi, 47, from High East Street, Dorchester, carried out a frightening and systematic campaign
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a barn blaze early today. Around 60 tonnes of hay were destroyed in the fire, which started at about 5.30am, at the farm in Waddon, near Portesham. Twenty-six firefighters from Weymouth, Dorchester and Portland, along with a water
CHILDREN at Portesham Primary School have been trying out their favourite fruit and vegetables in Healthy Snack Week. The school introduced the week to encourage children to choose healthy things to have in their lunch-boxes rather than crisps and sweets
A WEYMOUTH man is joining forces with a 70s pop star to raise funds for a landmine clearance charity working in Cambodia. Richard Anders, 46, is doing a sponsored cycle through the challenging Cambodian countryside with singer, Steve Harley, formerly
A CANCER sufferer whose possessions were thrown out of the Dorchester flat he owned while he was recovering in hospital has been given the devastating news that his disease has returned. Richard Wansbrough, who is suing businessman Farzin Hakimi for damages
A LOCAL MP has reiterated his call for an overhaul of the criminal justice system. New Forest West MP Desmond Swayne - a vocal supporter of capital punishment - is calling for an immediate toughening up of sentences for all crimes. The MP made this call
INCREASED military spending in the US has helped world-class Dorset aerospace group Cobham to record interim results and a £1.3 billion order book. Cobham braved the impact of the civil aviation downturn and the effects of September 11 to report an underlying
CHILDREN in Dorset were challenged to read a book a week in the summer holidays - and these book worms in Christchurch passed the test with flying colours. On Saturday dozens of children aged four to 12 were presented with a certificate and a medal at
THOUSANDS of new jobs could be created with a massive expansion of the business park at Bournemouth International Airport. A feasibility site study and master plan has been commissioned looking at the possible business opportunities to be found on the
AN angry crowd gathered at Bournemouth magistrates court for the first appearance of the man accused of murdering homeless David Scott. They hurled abuse at 35-year-old Lee Penfold during his brief appearance before the bench yesterday morning. Magistrates
THERE are some magnificent treasures at the Bestwall Dig. There are the pots and vessels; the kitchenware of the Roman army, there are innumerable pieces of bronze and iron age wares, and the kilns which make up this ancient pottery manufacturing centre
CHRIS MARTIN eclipsed a record held by the legendary Percy Baker when winning the Bournemouth and District BA singles' title at Richmond Park. Baker - the Poole Park colossus whose international career stretched from 1933 to 1959 - took the B&D singles
GUY Spencer marked his return to Bournemouth colours with a stunning two-try performance that inspir-ed their comfortable 45-0 home win over Calne. Spencer, who had already notched 33 touchdowns in 53 appearances in previous spells with the Chapel Gaters
TOM Dillon was Swanage and Wareham's hero as he scored the late try that gave them their first ever victory at Maidenhead. Swans trailed 20-17 with only two minutes of normal time to go in their opening South West Division Two East match of the season
ALTHOUGH the 90s may have been somewhat nervous for Sean O'Driscoll, bringing up the century was certainly something to celebrate. Cherries marked O'Driscoll's 100th league game at the helm by chalking up their first home win of the season with a comprehensive
ONE moment's lack of concentration cost Cherries dear as they failed to win at home for the fifth time this season. Sean O'Driscoll's side had completely dominated the first half territorially, admittedly without scoring. But they still went in 1-0 down
WEST Dorset MP Oliver Letwin today called for convicted paedophiles to be tracked by satellite after fears of an offender's repeat attack in his constituency. Mr Letwin proposed the action under a new plan launched today to crack down on the menace of
AN army of more than 10,000 protesters is on the move in Dorset for the Countryside Alliance march in London. Organisers today said 130 coaches and four special trains were heading up from the county for the Liberty and Livelihood demonstration on Sunday
REUNITING a lost boy scout with his group is just one way street wardens are helping the Dorset community. Four months after the scheme was introduced in the county, wardens have reported incidents of indecent exposure and anti-social behaviour including
VETERAN Bournemouth entertainer Max Bygraves has had to postpone his 80th birthday show at the London Palladium at the weekend. Fears that the city will be gridlocked by Countryside Alliance marchers mean that Sunday's production, which would have marked
THE future of Dorset comes under the spotlight at a conference to be held at Kingston Maurward College, near Dorchester, on Monday, October 14. The State of Dorset debate, organised by Dorset County Council, will include presentations by councillors,
THE DORSET Guild of Singers will be staging a choral singing workshop on Saturday, October 12, and are looking for as many singers as possible to take part. Organisers say: "Choirs, please come and join us and tell your friends who don't belong to a choir
A LITTLE corner of Dorset is the most species rich in the country. The new Atlas of British and Irish Flora, which was launched at Kew Gardens, found that ten square kilometres around Wareham had more types of plants than any other place in the UK. More
WHAT would you do if you were a member of a council? Many people have probably considered that question, usually when they have come into conflict with a service provided by a local authority. Now the residents of Weymouth and Portland are being given
ANNETTE Lee from Dorchester is hoping for a Red Leicester day when she enters the British Cheese Awards later this month. The city-worker turned cheesemaker boasted a 15 per cent increase in business after scooping a top prize in the prestigious awards
CHARITY cyclist Dave Colley went the extra mile - or two - when he pedalled from Lands End to John O'Groats. After clocking up more than 800 miles in eight days the Brockenhurst College sports centre manager pressed on through the night to cover a further
CHARITY cyclist Dave Colley went the extra mile - or two - when he pedalled from Lands End to John O'Groats. After clocking up more than 800 miles in eight days the Brockenhurst College sports centre manager pressed on through the night to cover a further
THANKS for the contributions but dig deeper - that's the message to fans from Cherries who need at least double the £750,000 already raised. In a statement issued yesterday, the club thanked fans for their support to CherryShare but urged them to pledge
