SKIPPER Nathan Walker led from the front - and the back - as Hamworthy United finally broke their Bournemouth Poppies jinx with a hard-earned victory at the County Ground last night. Walker nodded his side into a first-half lead and also marshalled a
WIMBORNE'S Fay Carpenter booked a dream trip to the 2008 World Championships in America after impressing at last weekend's HSBC Wee Wonders Grand Final. The 10-year-old from St Michael's Middle School enjoyed a memorable bank holiday weekend at St Andrews
CROWDS flocked to the second day of the Poole Park Festival on sunny Bank Holiday Monday, and were stunned to see "Prince Charles" getting involved. Friends of Poole Park, who organised the festival, said the impersonator was brought in to give a bit
ALMOST 700 people clamoured to sign a petition against plans to build over a Poole graveyard at last weekend's Poole Park Fest. Queues formed at the stall manned by protesters fighting to protect some 800 graves, including 27 war graves, St Mary's Church
THERE'S a lot to think about when you're responsible for the safety of an entire government - not to mention a busy town, its residents and visitors. The security operation at next month's Labour party conference in Bournemouth is the most comprehensive
A NINE-year-old girl on holiday in Bournemouth has become the latest victim of a dog attack. The young girl was bitten on her inner right thigh by a labrador crossed with a Staffordshire bull terrier. She was taken to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital
BY now there cannot be a smoker left in the UK who is unaware of the fact that their habit is bad for the health. For every time they pick up a packet of cigarettes, they are confronted with stark reminders of the risk. Current legislation dictates that
A visit to a new bar in Bournemouth the other day - a group of around 10 of us - was somewhat marred by what can only be described as the rather obnoxious nature of some of the staff employed to serve' we patrons. While I do realise that I am no celebrity
THE first day of the 39th Great Dorset Steam Fair was fantastic for opening day, according to the organiser. Martin Oliver said a large number of visitors had already turned up, and would be entertained by a full programme of events including working
AN Action Plan to ensure Milford on Sea remains a thriving village for future generations will be unveiled to the public on Saturday. The document, which will be displayed in the new community centre in Sea Road, is the result of two-and-a-half years
A LIVELY centenarian, who entertained injured troops during World War One, was again the centre of attention when celebrating her 100th birthday in Poole this week. Win Cox, who was born on 29 August 1907, still has a glint in her eye and a ready quip
PLANS for a £14.5million recycling centre capable of processing 70,000 tonnes of waste a year have been unveiled by Borough of Poole. Initial proposals for a Materials Recycling Facility, or MRF, at Hatch Pond depot, Hatch Pond Road, go before councillors
A FORMER Bournemouth councillor has spoken of her anger at receiving a payment book and final demand in the name of her late brother. Emily Morrell-Cross was horrified to receive the paying-in book labelled "the late Mr Brooks" after notifying Bournemouth
RECEIVED wisdom these days is that band who makes a great debut struggles to follow it up - not so Hard Fi. Their second coming, Once Upon a Time in the West is out on Monday. A blistering mission statement of intent, from the plain sleeve bearing the
Scott McKeon has been strutting his stuff on some of the most hallowed stages in the world of the blues since he was just 12 years old. As a child prodigy this Wimborne boy made headlines when - following in the hallowed footsteps of John Lee Hooker,
A BOURNEMOUTH father has told of his belief that his daughter's tragic death could have been prevented. Tina Smithson, 46, and two of her friends died in a horrific flat fire in Paris, where they staying on a girlie weekend to celebrate her birthday.
A SONG from the hit children's film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang awoke a little girl after surgeons were forced to abandon an operation to repair an artery. Mum Kelly Denley, from Bransgore, was not sure two-year-old Milli was going to survive when she sang
THE COURAGE of his teenage step-daughter is spurring a Christchurch man to take on the gruelling challenge of a mountain bike endurance race next month in aid of the British Heart Foundation. Technical instructor Robert Jamieson, 58, is riding in the
FOR A generation of post-war children they were the ultimate role-models - four teenage friends and their faithful dog. Their crime-busting adventures, which found them patrolling the English coast, foiling the dastardly exploits of smugglers, spies
TROUBLED singer Amy Winehouse has cancelled her forthcoming US tour. But plans for an autumn tour of the UK, including her show at the BIC on November 27, look as though they will go ahead. The hard-drinking 23-year-old was whisked off to rehab last
Check latest traffic news in Tarrant HintonTRAFFIC started to build up in roads leading to Tarrant Hinton near Blandford on Tuesday as exhibitors and traders at the 2007 Great Dorset Steam Fair starting today, took their places on site. Police have
SICK yobs have been slammed after burying broken glass in the wood chips of a children's play area. The boozy youths wrecked benches and bowling greens, damaged tiles on the bowling club's roof, destroyed a section of guttering and left the remains of
BIRTHDAY boy Troy Batchelor has stressed he will treat Pirates' crucial home clash against Swindon "just like any other meeting". The Queenslander, who celebrates his 20th birthday today, broke his collarbone in a bad spill during Poole's previous contest
KEVIN Bond confessed that several first-team fringe players missed the opportunity to impress in Cherries' behind-closed-doors friendly against Southampton yesterday. The Cherries boss praised veteran defender Neil Young for his efforts in the match
HAMWORTHY United manager Phil Simkin insists he knows "all about" Bournemouth Poppies ahead of tonight's mouth-watering Sydenhams Wessex League derby clash. Poppies go into the Premier Division clash at the County Ground (7.45pm) boasting a perfect record
TEAM manager Neil Middleditch has admitted: "It might be a bridge too far" for Pirates to finish in a coveted Elite League top-two position this year. But far from being despondent about their title hopes, he still believes they can cause a shock in
