AS Acts go, the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act of 2005 isn’t a great read and Section 23, which focuses on the free distribution of leaflets in public places, isn’t even its most exciting segment. But it’s fairly clear that the protestors told
JOE Roach fired a warning to his Youth Alliance charges after they slumped to a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Exeter City. With just four league matches left in the season, Roach is keen to see what they can take on board during the final weeks of
WHAT makes a great website? As two glowing patches prove, a pair of pretty models certainly draw the eye. Futuristic research at Bournemouth University (BU) reveals that and more, and now Dorset businesses can use it too. BU has created an ‘eye tracking
BRADLEY Aspin notched Verwood’s early opener in a 1-1 draw against promotion-chasing Portchester at Potterne Park. But Potters couldn’t make their first-half dominance pay and were punished when the visitors netted a late leveller. Nathan Saxby went
DAVE Ewen grabbed a brace for Hamworthy United as they triumphed 2-0 at fellow high-riding Brading. Midfielder Sam Lanahan came on as a late substitute for Hammers after joining them from Verwood Town. Hammers: Lillington, Oldring, Haysom, Horlock,
POPPIES manager Kenny Vaughan still has his eyes firmly on a top-four finish after they thumped Newport (Isle of Wight) 4-0 at home. Ex-Cherries youth team player Tom Green started the ball rolling with a 25-yard screamer and soon bagged a second following
SAM Lockyer netted for Division One leaders Darby’s Corner but they had to settle for a point when Jamie Frier earned Bournemouth Athletic an impressive 1-1 draw. Kevin Brennan and Ashley Nash scored two apiece when nearest rivals Christchurch Royals
WIMBORNE boss Alex Browne praised the “fresh legs” of Jamie Davidson after the young striker went close to grabbing at least a point for his side at North Leigh. Davidson stepped off the bench on the hour to replace Dominic Allen and promptly bagged
SWAY eased their relegation worries in the Hayward Premier Division when Adam Clark, Dan Thorogood and Justin Chapman clinched a 3-1 victory over Hamworthy Recreation who replied through Gavin Haynes. Despite their first-half dominance, it wasn’t until
BASHLEY boss Steve Riley has apologised to his players for suffering from the “mid-table blues.” Riley was so disappointed with his own managerial performance during their 2-1 defeat against Cirencester he made his feelings known to the rest
MARK Bumford is predicting a sell-out crowd for Poole Town’s FA Vase semi-final after 450 tickets were snapped up by eager Dolphins supporters on the first day they went on sale. Kevin Gill and Tom Jeffes cracked second-half goals as Dolphins
Poole’s MPs are being urged not to support further increases in the EU budget, in a motion to Borough of Poole by Cllr Tony Woodcock. He says that while the council is facing a 14.2 per cent reduction in its financial settlement for 2011/12, the UKs
CHRISTCHURCH Priory’s vacant vicarage is still lying empty following a review of the building last year. The Diocese of Winchester conducted a survey of the Quay Road property after the Reverend Canon Hugh Williams left to ensure it was appropriate for
RURAL parts of Dorset could see faster broadband speeds sooner rather than later after a new government fund was announced. The coalition has opened up the £20 million rural community broadband fund, which offers cash for help in getting small-scale
A GRITTY new drama written by Poole actor and playwright Sasha Paul features the amputee whose dramatised story it portrays. Sean Gittins, who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident at the age of 18, is hoping the play One Step, to be staged at
A COUNCIL has apologised to bank protestors who were threatened with a £60 fine. They were handing out leaflets outside Royal Bank of Scotland in Bournemouth town centre. Council staff and a Dorset Police CSO said they could only give
A SURF festival makes a welcome return to Boscombe over the weekend of March 19 and 20. The Sorted Surf Festival at Boscombe beach, includes a surfing competition open to everyone, lots of giveaways and demonstrations. The fun takes place from 9am to
RESIDENTS say a proposed student accommodation block in Charminster will lead to an increase in anti-social behaviour as well as serious parking problems. More than 40 people gathered at the Brunswick pub on Thursday evening to protest about plans for
Did you know there's a new cycling facility that's nearly complete at Slades Farm? It's pretty difficult to miss as there's been plenty of news coverage. There are those who think that the facility is a bad thing and, as always, there is a
THE hospitality industry’s most influential buyers will descend upon Bournemouth this week for the south coast’s largest hospitality event, the Hotel and Catering Show. Now in its 55th year, the show is regarded as the essential showcase for the industry
BOURNEMOUTH is forming a partnership with three European cities to bid for 2.5 million Euros to revamp the area around the train station and make it a hub for electric cars and bike hire. It has linked up with Vigo in Spain, Eskisehir in Turkey, and
A TALENTED young student is hoping to become a star of the stage after winning a coveted place at the Royal Ballet School. Tobias de Gromoby, 11, of Charminster, Bournemouth, started taking dance classes at the Hammond Academy of Performing Arts in
A CHEMICAL alert prompted the evacuation of a Dorset hospital. Firefighters donned special chemical suits during the operation at Victoria Hospital in Wimborne. Patients were moved to a hospital in St Leonards as the operation, which
Pan-fried Salmon with Tomatoes, Shrimps and Fresh Herbs Serves 3 For the Tomato And Shrimp Sauce: 15ml olive oil 25g brown shrimps, peeled 1-2 plum or salad tomatoes, blanched, peeled and diced Mixed bunch
COUNCILLORS are instigating costly complaints against one another at a time when town halls are cutting services for lack of money. The majority of official complaints dealt with by Poole’s standards committee come not from irate council tax
ON June 10, the Patron of the Hastings Winkle Club will turn 90 years of age. No details have yet been released of what they are doing to celebrate his birthday, but his wife has decided to hold an exhibition about his life at her home… Windsor Castle
HE once had two restaurants carrying his name in Christchurch, but last year Gary Rhodes left the town with neither of them, citing other commitments as the reason for his departure. Six months later one of those commitments has come to fruition
THE line-up for this summer’s Camp Bestival music festival at Lulworth Castle is getting better by the day. The latest headline act to be announced is legendary Scottish rock band Primal Scream who will play the Sunday night of the fourth
THE goggle-eyed award-winning co-creator of The Office and Extras is about to embark on his first-ever stand-up comedy tour Stephen Merchant Live: Hello Ladies. Tickets are on sale now for Stephen’s show at the BIC Windsor Hall on November
ON OUR day out at Poole, on the last day of the school holidays, February 25, we decided to take our daughter and our four-year-old grandson to Poole as he loves buses and cars. He took his Toy Story 3 backpack with his Fisherprice camera
I WRITE in response to the comments made on the Letters page (Mon, March 7) by Simon Winwood in relation to ‘University not the only answer’ and apprenticeships. Readers may be interested to know that there has been a significant resurgence of apprenticeships
IT’S about time in Bournemouth that agencies got too grips with landlords and start having an effect on the quality of life for tenants. Some landlords want to spend time in some of their run-down properties and say ‘would I want my son or
TO some degree I despair that those responsible for Bournemouth’s roads will ever get things right or prioritise the needs of our failing infrastructure. Bournemouth’s roads are now a patchwork of potholes. Why have they been allowed to deteriorate,
Dr Julian Salt, of the Loss Prevention Council, said in 2000: “The insurance system that operates today is fatally flawed. The system relies on the claims data from the past to underwrite in the present for the future's unknown claims.” The entire shooting
A most sincere thank you to the person who handed in my handbag which was left in a Tesco trolley at Fleets Bridge on Tuesday, March 1. Your wonderful gesture has brought the thought of lovely spring days ahead appear so much closer to a very elderly
TWYNHAM School’s West Side Story was just fabulous at the Regent Theatre. All the performers put so much energy and talent into their characters it was a delight from start to finale. The work the youngsters must have put in showed in the excellence
A POOLE teacher has told of the moment one of history’s most devastating earthquakes hit his Japanese classroom. English teacher Matt Hill, 22, described how pupils cowered under desks as world's fifth biggest recorded earthquake shook the
PARENTS face a drop in support as government funding cuts hit children’s services. The budget for Sure Start centres and supporting parents has been slashed by 12 per cent, Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole councils confirmed this week.
Pioneered by original members Charlie Hart and Steve Simpson, the rebirth of Slim Chance has been a long time coming. Formed by Faces bassman Ronnie Lane back in the 70s, the band was originally contrived as an antidote to the endless frustrations of
DAVEY Watt admits he is struggling to get his bikes running as well as he would like after using new silencers introduced into British speedway competitively for the first time. But Pirates’ captain was still happy to come away with fourth
ADAM Lallana helped Southampton claim a “huge psychological boost” over Cherries and then tipped the Dorset club to bounce back. Lallana, who still lives in Bournemouth having started his career as a schoolboy at Dean Court, was Saints’ star turn during
WHILE the gulf in clubs maybe vast, the fine line between success and failure is marginal. League One has been a great leveller for those more used to a seat at the top table, not least Southampton over the past two years. Having seen
HONEST Shwan Jalal carried the can and apologised for his part in the equaliser that set Saints on their way to a derby day triumph. Star goalkeeper Jalal owned up to an uncharacteristic error after Cherries lost the south coast showdown 3-
A CIVIC leader is calling for Bournemouth’s seafront Imax building to be transformed into a tropical butterfly farm. Cllr Rod Cooper, cabinet member for economy, leisure and tourism, said: “Butterfly farms are very successful in other parts
JASON Pearce is determined to learn from Saturday’s derby defeat and insists Cherries will give their all to get back on track. The Dean Court captain saw Lauri Dalla Valle volley Cherries in front but admitted Saints’ 11th-minute leveller could have
BOSS Lee Bradbury tipped his wounded Cherries troops to overcome their Saints setback and insisted the race for a top-two place remained open. Bradbury believes long-time leaders Brighton will claim the League One title but thinks the battle for the
DANNY Ings felt Cherries had been on the receiving end of a controversial refereeing decision as their penalty jinx against Southampton struck again. Ings claims Cherries should have been awarded a second-half spot-kick when Saturday’s League
