WWHAT a difference a week makes. Seven days ago, following Cherries' 2-1 reverse at League One relegation rivals Gillingham, the majority, and even the most ardent of supporters, had all but condemned Kevin Bond's men to the drop. Seven days later and
PLAYERSHARE officials have turned to the experts to ensure their members are well briefed ahead of the AFC Bournemouth creditors' meeting. The pioneering limited company, which attracts investment to help fund Cherries player signings, is one of the
INJURED Pirate Adam Skornicki should have more idea tomorrow how long he is likely to be sidelined with a broken wrist. The experienced Poole Castle Cover rider sustained the injury in a fall at Swindon on Thursday and could be out for six weeks. But
INJURED Pirate Adam Skornicki should have more idea tomorrow how long he is likely to be sidelined with a broken wrist. The experienced Poole Castle Cover rider sustained the injury in a fall at Swindon on Thursday and could be out for six weeks. But
DAVEY Watt will be hoping there won't be any major traffic congestion today when he travels to Wolves for Pirates' opening Elite League fixture tonight (7.30pm). That's because the Aussie doesn't want to repeat an extraordinary performance that occurred
ANTHONY Winders' stoppage time winner gave Dorset Knob the verdict 2-1 in a magnificent Custom UPVC-sponsored M A Hart Page Croft Cup Final against cup holders Twynham Rangers at Hurn Bridge. Dorset Knob had the better of the play in the early stages
BASHLEY boss Steve Riley was disappointed with the way they conceded three goals inside the opening 47 minutes against play-off-chasing rivals Hemel Hempstead. But he has challenged his players to respond to a rare home reverse by bouncing back to top
HAMMERS boss Phil Simkin extolled the virtues of their youth development system after youngster Josh Reavenall-Nuete had capped an impressive win by grabbing their third goal. Richard Jackson and Warren Byerley were also on target as the County Ground
EXPERIENCED striker Leigh Phillips believes Poppies could be heading for a top two finish after they sneaked a win at Bemerton with an own goal. Poppies frontman Steve Strong's surging run and cross was deflected into his own net by Kane O'Keefe as they
SIX Verwood players got on the scoresheet as they rattled up their biggest win of the season. Pete King (two), Paul Arnold, Dan Goodall, Chris Lynch, Matt Newbury and Russell Dyer hit the target as it was almost all one-way traffic. Leading 3-0 at the
DEJECTED Dolphins boss Tommy Killick has realigned his sights on a top four finish after they dropped two more points against Cowes. In the space of eight days, Poole have slipped from serious championship chasers to almost also-rans after gaining only
RINGWOOD are still clinging on to the belief they can avoid the drop after Dan Taylor's equaliser stretched their unbeaten run to three games. Jy Taylor's outfit are second bottom, seven points behind Alresford, but if only two teams go down and they
ROBBIE Woolner bagged a brace and Dan Marks also netted to ease New Milton's relegation worries. But joint boss Paul Masters still believes they aren't safe from the drop. Masters, whose side only have home games against Brockenhurst and Horndean left
AFTER complaints from local residents fed up with sixth formers parking in their street, a local school has appealed to Christchurch council to help it out of its traffic jam. Head of Twynham School Dr Terry Fish is requesting the use of concessionary
RISING sea levels, increased cases of skin cancer, even epidemics of malaria and food poisoning. These are the potential threats facing Bournemouth due to climate change and will be discussed at a conference on Wednesday. Experts from across Bournemouth
A FARMERS' market in the centre of Wimborne is facing legal action from its main rival. Dorset Farmers' Market has put up stalls on the second Saturday of each month in Mill Lane for almost seven months. The market attracts around 12 traders selling
"I LOOK forward to getting sued for libel." That's the view of a customer sent legal papers by Poole-based internet shopping company Redsave. The firm has said it is suing 16 people over internet postings - but customer Amy Bonsall said she "would love
FROM star performers who have disappeared at curtain up, to the tragic death of a pop idol's roadie and the secret visits by the Royals, life has never been dull at the popular Poole venue. Originally from Sheffield, Robin sold his touring theatre company
A FORMER bingo hall could be transformed into a church and multi-purpose community centre under ambitious new plans. After hearing rumours the bingo club in Moordown was to close, Bournemouth Community Church (BCC) approached Gala Coral to discuss the
While many Bournemouth hotels have closed in recent years to make way for blocks of flats, the Tralee on the resort's West Cliff is set to virtually double in size. Plans have been submitted to Bournemouth council to alter and extend the three-star establishment
A PREGNANT mum-of-two who turned to dealing in cocaine to make ends meet has been spared jail. Melanie Bridge, 26, of Mitchell Road, Poole, admitted to police that the drugs were hidden inside clothes in her wardrobe when police raided her home on September
POST office closures across England and Wales could have a devastating impact on many small firms, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) is warning. Businesses, including those in rural areas that rely on the network, have been discovering which branches
INNOVATIVE Dorset businesses have shown their commitment to training by signing a new agreement. The Skills Pledge is a voluntary, public commitment by the leadership of organisations to demonstrate the importance of investing in the skills and training
THE New Forest is at the centre of the latest outbreak of the animal disease bluetongue. The bluetongue protection zone has been extended after a new case of the disease was confirmed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
