PHIL Simkin has labelled the signing of Jack Swann as the "icing on the cake" after capturing the highly-rated Bournemouth Poppies striker. The Hamworthy United boss has been among the busiest of the Wessex League managers so far this summer with seven
TWELVE-year-olds Joe Poynter and Natalie Moore struck gold four times each to lead a 15-medal haul for Bournemouth Dolphins in the first weekend of the South West age group championships at Millfield. The tally puts them third in the medals table behind
George Ryall continued his brilliant season by shattering the Broadstone course record with a sparkling eight-under-par 62 to win the club's pro-am by a massive six shots. "Everything just fell into place," said the 48-year-old Bristol-based professional
BOB Dilkes wrote a new chapter in the Bournemouth Open record books by becoming only the second double winner in the 56-year history of the prestigious tournament. The Knighton Heath four-handicapper, victorious in 2004, repeated the feat when he registered
TWO police officers got a bit of a fright yesterday (Wednesday) when they were called out to be faced with an 8ft-long python lurking in a wood near Blandford. Sgt Andy Crook and Pc Dave Horn of Blandford Police were called out to Broadlea Woods at Bryanston
A LEADING international conservationist from Dorset has criticised China's animal welfare record following allegations undercover British journalists were served tiger meat. ITN reporters visited Xiongsen Bear and Tiger Mountain farm in Guilin in February
TWO properties at Barratt Homes's Honeycombe Beach development in Boscombe have sold for £1 million each. The penthouse apartments on the top levels of each of the nine blocks at the development near the pier have incredible views across the sea towards
NEW councillors in New Milton have called for the brakes to be put on drivers using the town's high street, Station Road. The suggestion for a 20mph speed limit in the shopping centre came from newly-elected Cllr Steve Clarke at Monday's town council
POLICE have unveiled a new weapon in the fight against antisocial behaviour on Bournemouth's streets. Officers will now be using tiny cameras, commonly known as "headcams" to record anyone engaging in such behaviour in the town centre. The cameras,
YOU can't say fairer than that - a couple will retain a keen global perspective when they tie the knot in Swanage this weekend. David Squires and wife-to-be Buganeish Yoganathan, both 28, are to hold a unique Fairtrade reception following their wedding
A RINGWOOD company which stages events for some of the UK's biggest corporate names is under new ownership following a successful management buy-out. Andy Haynes and Jeremy Shakerley have become managing partners of UKS&V after purchasing the company
WHEN buying property, we are so concerned about everything else being right, we often overlook something that can make or break a home: the neighbours. Lives can be made hell by folk over the fence who are untidy, noisy, or even smelly. But according
SKEGNESS, Aberdeen and Cambridge have little in common apart from the fact that people would rather move to them than Bournemouth. Research by a property website has revealed the moving location index' - essentially a list of where people want to buy
SCORES of potential inspectors across Bournemouth and Poole, who have invested up to £10,000 in training, have been left floundering by the Home Information Packs (Hips) fiasco. The controversial packs were due to be introduced by the government from
COUNCIL chiefs in Christchurch are calling on the government to give a free ticket to ride for over-60s across the country. The tiny ancient borough with the highest pensioner population in the country is already struggling to foot the bill - more than
AT first glance the Reardons are your average family of mum and dad plus two children. The difference is that father-of-two Paul Reardon is disabled and is cared for full-time by his wife Lisa. Paul was working as a television cameraman with London
YET another takeaway could soon be opening in Ferndown despite the array of different food outlets already dominating the town centre. People living in the town have put their names to a 29-signature petition against a plan to change the use of an estate
WITH the ban on smoking in enclosed public places now only days away, organisations in the area are claiming it will have little impact on their business. Managers were asked to respond to a quick-reaction survey, with the majority adopting a "business
WHEN Bournemouth born actor Andrew Slade was viciously attacked in a nightclub, spending months in hospital with a serious head injury, he thought his acting career was over. But nine years later Andrew, 32, returns to the stage and his hometown to play
NEVER judge a book by its cover. Easier said than done. Unfortunately human nature has a habit of pigeonholing people; baseball cap and hoody = hooligan, tweed jacket and flat cap = terrible driver, short skirt and high heels = floozy. I'm not totally
Harvey Price - Half Price for short. This is me enjoying a bit of beardie fun recently in Constable country. My favourite hobby is digging deep holes in flower beds and rolling in muddy puddles. Not too keen on baths though. sent in by Nigel.
Didas is a five-year-old, saluki cross. Pictured after just trying a new chocolate flavoured chew, YUM! Sent by Collete.
This is our gorgeous girl, Fly. She is a two-year-old Lurcher, who we got from the RSPCA at Ashley Heath. She is a nutcase and enjoys nothing more than chasing the local squirrels. Sent by Wendy and Gordon
This is our seventh-month-old Boston Terrier called Millie May to her family and friends. Bostons traditionally are brown eyed. But Millie has one blue and one brown.
Bonnie is an 11-year-old Toy Poodle. She loves agility and won her a rosette at a fun day in April. Sent by Linda.
CHERRIES legend Steve Fletcher is on the verge of joining Chesterfield. Fletcher is understood to have agreed terms for a two-year deal with the League Two outfit. The popular targetman is expected to officially sign for the Spireites when his existing
CAMPAIGNERS seeking to transform an ailing Victorian monument in Purbeck into the cornerstone of a country park are appealing for help to raise £1 million. In 2006 the Heritage Lottery Fund earmarked £3.27 million for the Durlston Castle Project, which
This is Scamp he is a 2 years old king charles cavalier cross with a collie.He is a hyper dog and loves chewing make up and likes to hunt out sweets and chewing gum from bags. He also likes to cuddle up with you and fall asleep.He is a very small dog
Smudger Smith he is a jack russell, loves bangers, hates a bath ! . Sent in by Theresa.
This is Molly the boxer, we think she looks cool in her sunnys!!! Sent in by Lucy age 7 & Katie age 3.
This is Lottie she is a Border Terrier x Jack Russell. She likes to sleep in the bed with her head on the pillow and the duvet tucked up under her chin. Sent in by Claire.
This is our 1 year old Border Collie Lassie. She loves long walks and getting very wet with the hosepipe when owner gerald is watering his flower pots. Sent in by Gerald and Pat.
This is Phoebe, she's a four-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She's not as innocent as she looks. Sent in by Sarah.
Oliver is a Standard wire haired. He loves his walks. His party trick is to do a cat impression. Sent by John.
Cool Ed is a 2 year old chihuahua. He is extremely well travelled, has a dogtorate in street-cred, and is currently conducting research into the psycho-social effects of adverse canine response to patronising human behaviours. He is based at the School
This is my dog, his name is Dillon and he is an Airedale Terrier. He is a typical terrier always being cheeky and getting what he wants! He loves sleeping upside down and anything to do with food! (and beer).Sent in by Emma.
Gemma is a 13-year-old x-breed who still has the spirit of adventure but does like her sleep! Owner Kevin
This is Poppy, a nine-month-old Cocker Spaniel. She loves swimming and stealing pegs from the washing line. Poppy is owned by the Keehan Family.
Hi I'm Hobbes the lurcher. I'm afraid I'm not a posh pedigree dog, my mum was a border collie and by father was allegedly a greyhound. My father didn't hang around long and my mother was left to roam. Owner Jill
Coco is an energetic two-year-old Springer Spaniel. Here she is acting all innocent after pinching our 6 month old grandson Alfie's dummy. Sent in by Mrs Todd.
Monty is a very 'smiley' two-year-old Border Collie. He loves having his tummy tickled and playing ball!
Jak is almost two-years-old, and is a Golden Labrador. He loves to give you presents when he greets you, like a ball or toy but if he cant find one of those, anything will do, even a leaf. Owner is Keaton.
Storm is nine-months-and-two-weeks-old and a Siberian Husky. She is loving, everybody's friend and very talkative (literally). She can also be mischievous and loves being chased on the beach by other dogs. You may see her running along Hengistbury Head
My name is Molly and I am a Sprocker and I like digging for moles with my mate Libby. Sent by Matt.
This is Ollie, our beautiful Jack Russell Terrier who is three years old. He likes chasing birds, going for long walks and roast dinners. He is a true Jack Russell and loves digging up the garden and causing lots of mischief! Sent in by Victoria.
Jeremy is an 11-year-old Lhasa Apso, pictured here, waiting for a biscuit at bedtime. Sent in by owner Jenny.
" ....after some consideration, Frank wondered if putting the dogs basket next to the wine rack was a good idea" Casper is a Border Collie. Sent in by Frank
This is Ralph, he is 18 months old chocolate brown labrador crossed with a german shepard and LOVES Swimming eating ice cubes and is addicted to Gravy Bones and Cheese. Sent in by Nick.
This is Jaz and she is a Papillon. She is 13 years old but still acts like a puppy. Sent in by Ann.
We are Labradors Tommy and Bagel. We love people, food and walkies. We are spoilt rotten as we think we are the best. Sent in by Sarah.
This is Wilfie a 13 month old Shih Tzu/Westie cross. Wilfie is full of fun and loves people, especially children. His interests include ball games and helping with the gardening. Sent in by Tanya
This is Lolly, a one-year-old Border Collie crossed with Little Devil. We got her from The Margaret Green Rescue centre about eight weeks ago, she is so cute - butter wouldn't melt in her mouth. Sent in by Jenny.
Dottie and Bella. Dottie is asking for a biscuit and all Bel wants is a ball.Sent in by Maggie.
Boo Boo is a Tibetan Spaniel. He likes his lamby that he is very attached to, going for walkies on Bournemouth beach and chewies. Sent in by Kathy
Fizz Gig or Fizzy to her friends, is a 14-year-old Powder Puff. I have had her since she was 6-weeks-old. She loves to sing Row Row Row Your Boat. Sent in by Angela.
This is Fran an American bull terrier. She is two and a half month old cheeky puppy. She loves shoes, and chasing us round the garden. Sent in by Kat
Finbar is a black and white male long haired Border Collie. Brother to Fallon, they are both five-years-old and came from Dorset Animal Workers Group having been rescued from Ireland. We have had them since they were 10 weeks old. They are great friends
Fallon is a brown and white female short haired Border Collie. Sister to Finbar, they are both five-years-old and came from Dorset Animal Workers Group having been rescued from Ireland. We have had them since they were 10 weeks old. They are great friends
This is CoCo who is now 8 months old. She is a very loving dog and her favourite toys are her tug toys, but her favourite game is going on the trampoline with the children. She also loves to chew smelly old shoes. Sent in by Lisa.
This is Travis, he is an eight-year-old Terverun Belgian Shepherd who loves playing with our two sons Conor and Ross. He is a big softie and we love him to bits. Owner Paul.
This is Tango she is seven-years-old and she is a Cocker Spaniel. She loves food, walking on the beach and chasing squirrels and cats in our garden. Owner Danielle.
My name is Homer and I'm A Weimaraner age 11. I love playing in the sea, food and chasing sticks, but not necessarily in that order. Luckily I live with an owner who spoils me rotten. Owner Helen
THIS is the moment when staff at an off-licence in Bournemouth were robbed at knife point. A man ran into Down The Hatch off-licence in Holdenhurst Road, Springbourne brandishing a fearsome looking kitchen knife with eight or 10 inch blade at about 10.30pm
Blue is a Siberian Husky that loves to run free in Wareham Forest twice a day, every day no matter what the weather conditions. Owner David
This is my little dog Max, a rescue Yorkshire terrier, full of fun, friendly and lovable. He would love to be a hotdog.... well not a real one. Owner Joceleyne
This is George. He was born blind and deaf. He is now 14-years-old and has been quite a celebrity. In 1995 he was runner up in the all England "SCUFFS" competition run by the RSPCA and in 1997 he was one of ten finalists in the Rescue Dog of the Year
FAR-OFF shores will seem distinctly closer for holidaymakers taking a stroll through Bournemouth's award-winning Pleasure Gardens. For the UK's largest municipal rockery will soon be home to olive trees, date palms and Birds of Paradise plants. Climate
THE Bishop of Salisbury could yet step in to the controversial dispute over plans to flatten a Poole graveyard. More than 800 graves will be built over if St Mary's Church, on Longfleet Road, is granted planning permission for a two-storey church hall
AN EPIDEMIC of new homes being built in gardens has lead to calls for planners to have more power to stop "garden grabbing". Statistics obtained by Bournemouth West MP Sir John Butterfill reveal 46 per cent of new homes in Dorset are built on back gardens
NEW taxi fare hikes planned for Poole could see charges rocketing for passengers taking a cab over Christmas and New Year. The rises would mean people forking out double the usual day rate for journeys after midnight on December 25, 26 and 27 and January
SHE'S the trolley dolly from hell. Be warned! Caroline Reid, aka the Australian drag comedian/ air-hostess Pam Ann, will have you reaching for the oxygen mask when she flies into Bournemouth on her glittery jumbo jet to perform at the Opera House on Saturday
NEIL Middleditch believes it is time for Britain's young guns to "step up to the plate" after leaving three old stagers out of his Great Britain squad for the Speedway World Cup. Team GB boss Middlo, who is also Poole's team manager, has ditched Chris
MODEST Glyn Treagus insists that comparisons between him and spin king Monty Panesar are wide of the mark, after his 11-wicket haul fired Dorset to a crushing victory over Cornwall. Treagus, who also cracked a brilliant 94 with the bat in his side's
WARRIOR Troy Batchelor is ready to defy medical advice to ride in this weekend's World Under-21 Championship semi-final despite suffering a broken collarbone in Monday night's horror crash. The Poole Castle Cover Pirates rider will undergo intensive
