EDDIE Mitchell says he is “optimistic” Cherries will find the right man to fill their vacant manager’s post – with Eddie Howe understood to be set for a sensational return to the club. Chairman Mitchell and the Cherries board are believed to have
YOUNG people are being urged to think about cycle safety in a competition to design a helmet. As part of their campaign to promote cycle safety, LV= Streetwise at West Howe and Coles Miller Solicitors have teamed up to launch the competition.
FURIOUS residents have branded a new block of flats being built in Verwood as “a blight on the landscape for future generations.” Developers Barratt Homes have been given planning permission for the block in Peel Close, despite changing their original
POOLE’S much-loved Santa Parade will be coming to town on Sunday November 18, with festive entertainment for the whole family. The free event from the Boat Haven Quay to the Dolphin Centre includes celebrity appearances, live reindeer, fun characters
Cherries chairman Eddie Mitchell is today remaining tight-lipped amid growing speculation Eddie Howe could be set for a sensational Dean Court return. Former Cherries boss Howe, now in charge at Burnley, is understood to be the Dorset club’s preferred
NESSIE no longer lurks in Poole Park lake – but chances are she could be making a comeback. A model cut out of the Loch Ness Monster appeared in the model boat lake, near the railway bridge, last week. The prankster – or pranksters – involved
DO you recognise the man police are searching for after a distraction burglary in Christchurch? At 4.45pm yesterday two men went to an address in Normandy Drive and said they were court bailiffs. The victim, a 31-year-old man, believed that
ALL creatures great and small were celebrated at a church service in Bournemouth – with the animals in the congregation in full voice. The annual animal blessing service at St John’s Church, Holdenhurst Village, saw many dogs and a rabbit receive
PLANS to secure the future of Christchurch Hospital have been given broad support. The multi-million pound plans would see all the services currently provided on the site maintained but housed in new buildings, as well as the addition of a new
A BOURNEMOUTH man who survived a suicide bid 17 years ago has spoken of his experience. Paul Scates, 33, from Iford, wants to encourage a better understanding of those suffering from mental health illnesses. He broke his back and fractured
DETECTIVES in Poole are appealing for witnesses following two distraction burglaries, within two hours, which are being linked. At 12.45 pm on Tuesday (Oct 9) a young man called at a property in Symes Road, Hamworthy, and stated he was wanting
A WOMAN who gave evidence in a murder case has been getting threats in prison, Bournemouth Crown Court heard. Bernadette Whelan was targeted after speaking about her cellmate’s confession over the death of a 14-year-old boy, the court was told.
TWO graduates who raised more than £50,000 in a year by selling advertising space on their faces have turned their attention to a new business venture. Starting on October 1 last year, friends Ed Moyse of Broadstone in Poole, and Ross Harper, of
RESIDENTS and businesses are invited to see initial proposals today to improve Westover Road in Bournemouth. Draft proposals go on display which the council says aim to enhance footfall on the street and improve its appearance. Earlier
LEGENDARY British Band The Manfreds are heading to the Lighthouse Poole on October 19 as part of their half-century Anniversary Celebration Tour. Original Manfred Mann members Paul Jones, Mike Hugg and Tom McGuinness, are joined by Rob Townsend
THEATRE and science come together in a unique production looking at how electricity can make you happy. The Ethometric Museum is the brainchild of artist, composer and performer Ray Lee who has created a hypnotic and mesmerising soundscape.
IN the 21st century, you should not expect to be viewed with suspicion just because you have contracted a common illness. Yet that has all too often been the experience of people suffering from one of the most common sicknesses of them all.
I’D like to say how lucky we are in Dorset to have so many marvellous art clubs. They all vary: Some meet once or twice a week, others once a month. But they are all very friendly and supportive and welcome men, women, all ages and abilities.
MAY I, through your letters page, thank very much the Good Samaritan who took my purse, which I had lost, to the police station in Poole. It was a worrying time, but thanks to their action it was soon over. Once again many, many thanks.
IN 2004 I had to undergo major cancer surgery and have to thank Dr Carter and his urology Team at RBH for my survival and which has already extended my life well beyond what could reasonably be expected. A fortnight ago was a routine annual checkup
I WOULD like to express my thanks to the young man who ran after me to return the purse I dropped when getting off a Wilts & Dorset bus at St Osmond’s stop in Parkstone and also to the lady bus driver who waited for him. NAME AND ADDRESS SUPPLIED
I REFER to Mr Galpin’s letter of 25 September regarding the new pedestrian access to Oakdale Middle School from Well Lane. I shared his concerns prior to the thorough site visit the committee undertook prior to granting planning permission for
WHEN council planners look at the future of Bournemouth as a holiday resort for locals to be proud of, can they not lay out a map showing the empty sites that need to be filled, and a list of facilities needed? Alongside this, include a list of
THREE hooded robbers carried out a “callous attack” on a teenaged cyclist as he rode through Poole. Police say the 19-year-old victim was lucky to escape injury after the thugs bundled him off his bicycle in the early hours of Monday morning.
FAKE pay slips were used during a £4million mortgage fraud racket, a court heard. Eleven people stand charged with a total of 18 offences between them and are denying all offences at Bournemouth Crown Court. David Bartlett, prosecuting, told
Police want to trace a girl aged 12-13 who was involved in a collision with a van while crossing Poole Road outside Rutland Manor. The driver stopped to help her and reported the incident to police but they have been unable to trace her. The
SPEEDWAY legend Gary Havelock has warned Chris Holder it is tough at the top and to expect his biggest rival to be a familiar face – Darcy Ward. Havelock, the 1992 world champion, is backing Ward to emulate the success of his Pirates colleague
A MECHANICAL fault on a bus caused traffic delays along Poole’s Longfleet Road and Fernside Road yesterday. One of the rear wheels came off the small, single-decker Yellow Bus around 10.30am. Police attended the scene in a bid to keep traffic moving
A WOMAN phoned for an ambulance after an allergic reaction to a hair dye caused her face and head to swell dramatically. Selma Jesus feared she was going to die after she used the £5.99 Clairol Nice n’ Easy black dye and her eyes started to close
THE manager of a nursing home has admitted pocketing cash belonging to vulnerable elderly residents. Tracey Thompson pleaded guilty to stealing money from residents in her care and also from her employers at the Avon Cliff Nursing Home in Christchurch
I don’t know about you, but I find I am becoming increasingly susceptible to suggestion. No don’t go raising your eyebrows like that – not THAT kind of suggestion – I’m thinking more along the lines of suggestions regarding food. For instance.
DIRECTOR of rugby David Dunn backed his wounded Lions to come back firing after they had been condemned to an unwanted hat-trick. The National Two South new boys suffered a third consecutive defeat when they lost 21-6 at Dings Crusaders on Saturday
