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Don't panic say schools as child is diagnosed with swine flu

Don't panic says schools as child is diagnosed with swine flu

8:51am Friday 10th July 2009

SCHOOLS have been put on alert after a pupil was diagnosed with swine flu.

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Footballer Ian Wright's team of young inmates to play at Portland festival

8:56am Friday 10th July 2009

FOOTBALL legend Ian Wright will be cheering on this team of hardened young criminals at Portland tomorrow.

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Stage is set for Sukulele

12:20pm Friday 10th July 2009

IT SINGS a sweet tune but you couldn’t say the ukulele was exactly rock’n’roll.

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Grieving family of tragic Natalie say thanks to all

11:10am Friday 10th July 2009

THE grieving family of Natalie Turner, who died tragically following a 72-hour illness, has thanked everyone who rallied around in support.

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A mobile home for Chickerell skate fans

10:30am Friday 10th July 2009

YOUNGSTERS have been hitting the ramps on a mobile skatepark in Chickerell.

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Portland couple's wedding day hitch

10:10am Friday 10th July 2009

A COUPLE have told of the ‘horrendous’ moment when a hotel owner said: ‘I’ve got no record of your wedding booking.’ Jayne Ingleheart-Manners and her husband Tim Manners had to act quickly after finding out functions manager Karen Warr had double-booked their reception and also stolen £1,114 of the deposit they had already paid in cash.

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