ADIE Arnold revealed he always felt someone was going to get a "hiding" from his Verwood Town side "sooner or later", with Amesbury Town the unfortunate opponents on Saturday. Verwood, whose inconsistency has seen them fall away from the Division One
RINGWOOD Town's poor season took a turn for the worse on Saturday when they were thumped 9-1 at Alton Town. Manager Jy Taylor admitted the defeat, which was by far Ringwood's worst of the Wessex Premier Division campaign so far, was "as embarrassing
NEW Milton Town boss Trevor Parker described brothers Raj and Kish Chengadu as a "revelation" after the pair continued to help Linnets mount a Wessex Premier Division revival. Parker's side struggled at the start of the season but have slowly begun to
A DOUBLE from Tom Jeffes ensured Bournemouth Poppies took full advantage of their nearest rivals being in FA Vase action to move into the Wessex Premier Division top four. James Wood knew Hamble would want to make things difficult for his side, with
CHRISTCHURCH set an unwanted record as they were unceremoniously dumped out of the FA Vase at Hurn Bridge. Priory boss Graham Kemp felt Combined Counties Premier Division leaders Merstham were "as good as we expected", but admitted his side "didn't play
JAMES Bailey-Pearce's winner deep into extra-time booked Wimborne Town's place in today's FA Vase third round draw. The left-back, having already laid on a goal for Tom Vavrecka, struck what player-manager Christer Warren described as an "unstoppable
DELIGHTED Poole Town boss Tom Killick felt there was a "fairly obvious gulf between the sides" in Saturday's pulsating derby battle. Dolphins deservedly prevailed in the FA Vase at the County Ground thanks to Gary Funnell's sensational winner. Speaking
GARY Funnell's unstoppable thunderbolt settled a thoroughly enthralling FA Vase tie in Poole Town's favour at the County Ground. Hosts Hamworthy United looked likely to frustrate their more illustrious neighbours, as they hung on bravely for long periods
BATTLING Gary Emerson overcame an early setback to his fourth round to remain on course to win back his playing privileges at the European Tour Qualifying School in Spain. The 44-year-old Wimborne player carded a triple bogey seven on the second hole
SMART cookie Richard Gillespie continued to use his head to good effect as Bashley maintained the only unbeaten BGB Southern Premier home record. The prolific marksman, who has just started a business masters' degree, nodded home a second-half clincher
HOUSE prices have had another strong year according to latest research by Bournemouth-based Nationwide. This was underpinned by significant economic momentum, ongoing housing shortages and strong buy-to-let demand. The building society's chief economist
AN EMINENT architect who was the victim of one of Britain's most sensational murders more than 70 years ago is to finally have a headstone put on his lost grave. Francis Rattenbury, 67, was bludgeoned to death with a mallet by his wife Alma's jealous
A PLUMBING school in North Dorset has been given three years to prove it's viable and won't cause problems locally, before it can become a permanent fixture. The Plumbskill Centre in Blandford has moved from Witchampton, near Wimborne, to the former
JAMES Henry starred as injury-ravaged Cherries claimed a hard-earned share of the spoils from an entertaining Sky Sports-televised encounter. The Reading loan star lit up the gloomy North East skies when he netted a stunning first-half opener to give
PIRATES' mascot Brendan Johnson could be set for a return to Dorset in 2008 with Conference League neighbours Weymouth. The 15-year-old made his professional debut at Allen Trump's newly-revived Oxford in July. He scored solidly throughout the season
NEW Forest dog owners who fail to clear up behind their pets could find themselves being prosecuted by town or district councils. New Forest District Council is currently asking town and parish councils if they want to have Dog Control Orders (DCOs),
