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Dorset | Archive | 2002 | May

Stories for 9 May 2002

Bournemouth Leisure

Bringing it all back home

BOB DYLAN hauled his Never-ending tour into the Bournemouth International Centre on Sunday and blew the place away. more...

Bournemouth News

Sandwich wars on the school special

TO cries of "My nan can throw better than that" another ham sandwich was launched from the top window of a yellow bus. more...

Reward of £10,000 to help hunt killer

A REWARD of £10,000 has been offered in a bid to catch the gunman who killed innocent Glen Hudson in a Bournemouth nightclub. more...

`Don't stay away' call to our Jewish community

THE political head of tourism in Bournemouth's Israeli twin town has launched a verbal broadside against the sizeable local Jewish community. more...

Bournemouth Pirates

Captain Marvel lifts the Pirates

CAPTAIN Marvel Gary Havelock breathed new life into Pirates just when it looked as though they might tumble to an embarrassing home defeat against Peterborough on Wednesday (May 8). more...

Bjarne in World bid

PIRATES star Bjarne Pedersen has his fingers crossed he will be selected for Denmark in their opening World Cup meeting at Poole later this year. more...

Havvy has his say

GARY Havelock took a swipe at the critics who have written him off after starring in Poole's comfortable victory last night. more...

Bournemouth Sport

DORSET under-11s travelled to Stroud in Gloucestershire to compete in the English Schools Badminton Association Singles Team Challenge against teams from Avon, Devon, Shropshire, Staffordshire and the home county and returned with a very creditable third place. more...

Dentists' delight at crowning glory

PARKSTONE Yacht Club's pursuit race for the Arripay Trophy took place on Bank Holiday Monday, and, in dull weather and a north-easterly force three to four wind, 27 boats came to the line. more...

Wessex contribute to South West win

WESSEX proved their worth to the region as their players and coaches played an integral part in the South West's success at the Inter Regional Championships in Stoke. more...

Slick Morris in medal fast lane

FERNDOWN Otters' Hayley Morris gave a glimpse of the form which recently won her gold medals in junior internationals to lead Dorset's medal haul at the Western Counties Youth Championships. more...

Twin's Shield deficit

DORSET and Wiltshire need to overhaul a 13-point deficit against the North Midlands on Saturday if they are to reach the quarter-final of the Tetley's Bitter County Championship Shield. more...

Relegated clubs quickly into stride

SOUTHBOURNE and Electric - both relegated last year - made flying starts in their quests to bounce back immediately to the top flight, reports David Briers. more...

Christchurch News

Determined to defy the drizzle

DRIZZLE put a damper on Bransgore's annual bank holiday fun day, but hundreds of locals still turned out for an afternoon of fun and games on the Burley Road playing fields. more...

Town ready to serve up a taste sensation

A MOUTH-WATERING wait for lovers of fine cuisine finally comes to an end tomorrow with the launch of Christchurch's latest - and biggest - food festival. more...

Dorset Business

Up to 40 jobs created at new Oyster Quay

RICHARD Carr's new £1.3 million Oyster Quay bar-diner is set to create up to 40 jobs when it opens on May 30. more...

East Dorset News

BOMBSHELL FOR OFFICE

A ROYAL Mail sorting office in East Dorset had to be evacuated after a suspected wartime shell was discovered. more...

New Forest News

History from rubble

A FASCINATING window into the life of a remarkable lady was uncovered when two chests of memories were found during the demolition of a 100-year-old cottage in Brockenhurst. more...

North Dorset News

Village fury at factory stack `yes'

CAMPAIGNERS opposed to a chicken-processing factory have vowed to fight on after North Dorset planners approved a controversial chimney stack. more...

Anger over latest play area plans

A TOWN council has slated a housing association for breaking its promises to small children. more...

Youngsters say `help us get our skates on'

FED-up young skateboarders have pleaded with town councillors for better facilities to keep them safe and out of trouble. more...

Poole News

`Have a heart' plea as eviction looms

LANDLORDS and the council are being urged to "have a heart" by seven mums with small children - two of them babies - who are facing homelessness through no fault of their own. more...

NO JUSTICE FOR MY MOTHER

THE grief-stricken son of Beatrice Wilson has spoken of his devastation at the police's decision not to reopen the inquiry into his mother's murder. more...

Purbeck News

Snorkelling and safaris at Purbeck's festival

SNORKELLING for softies and heathland safaris are just two of more than 80 events lined up for this year's Purbeck Aware festival. more...

`This big house is making us ill'

A DISABLED Sandford couple occupying two ground floor rooms of a three-bedroom council house have accused council chiefs of putting housing policy above their health. more...

Cash to monitor colony

EXTRA funding means environmentalists can treble their efforts to monitor one of Britain's rarest dragonflies in Purbeck. more...

Weymouth Leisure

Weeks to show off art works

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Think Floyd . . . and dance

YOUNGSTERS from Weymouth's Let's Dance school run by Julie Storey will be sharing the Pavilion Theatre stage next Thursday evening with the legendary Pink Floyd tribute band Think Floyd. more...

arts listings for week starting Thursday, May 9

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Folk's music to my ears

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Gig listings for the week starting Thursday, may 9

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Let loose the dogs of war

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Teen sex comedy lacks the large laughs

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Sean's Sam is a winner

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Silver screen offerings for the week starting Thursday, May 9

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Weymouth News

Jim's happy to be patron for charity

A CHARITY for homeless people has welcomed a new patron - South Dorset MP Jim Knight. more...

Artists' work on show at studio

ARTISTS Chris and Svetlana Purkis are celebrating the opening of their new Weymouth studio in time for Dorset Arts Week. more...

Minister urged to end rescue craft rumours

TRANSPORT Minister David Jamieson was today urged to visit Weymouth to dispel persistent rumours that the future of Portland Coastguard's search and rescue helicopter is in doubt. more...

Together again after 35 years

A CHANCE find over the internet reunited two former school friends who have not seen each other for 35 years. more...

Cross-party talks to decide on new decision-makers

THE new structure of Weymouth and Portland Borough Council will be thrashed out at a series of crucial meetings during the coming weeks. more...

It's police protection

PEOPLE caught harassing Randy the dolphin will be arrested following a crackdown by police. more...

Your chance for a sneak previous of a new attraction

A SNEAK preview of a major new attraction is on offer when the Dorset County Museum throws open its doors for free. more...

Top sports status is awarded to school

STAFF and schoolchildren on Portland are celebrating today after scooping a national sports award. more...

Marathon runners collect their cash

TWO first-time London marathon runners were presented with cheques for their chosen charities by Wey Valley School headteacher, Marcia Headon. more...

Golden sands are the tops with families

PARENTS have voted Weymouth one of the best family-friendly beaches in the country in a survey out today. more...

Seizure may have caused death crash

CORONER Michael Johnston called for drivers with dangerous medical conditions to keep off the roads after a former Beaminster School headteacher was killed in a collision. more...