YOU'VE got two accounts - one containing cash to pay for maintenance and building work, and another financing running costs and your staff wages. So what do you do when the maintenance kitty is empty and you need to install access ramps for your disabled
DORSET Police will be issuing warrants and carrying out covert operations from today in their latest fight against burglars. Operation Disrupt will see a concentrated effort to catch and deter house burglars throughout the county. The main aims of the
THIS aerial picture of Bournemouth Square taken in October 1960 shows how little the heart of the town has changed over the years. It is featured in our Daily Echo Snapshots of the Past book, packed with literally hundreds of photos covering the past
WIMBORNE had "no complaints" after bowing out of the Powergen Intermediate Cup following a disappointing 25-12 defeat at the hands of Camborne. The Leigh Parkers, boosted by their impressive recent win over Oakmeadians that propelled them into second
THEY certainly have a sense of humour in north Dorset if Gillingham Trotters running club is anything to go by. Hosting the penultimate Dorset Road Race League event on their seven-and-a-half mile course, it was billed locally as a scenic, undulating
DORCHESTER boss Mark Morris reckons his side's confidence should be sky-high after they put on a terrific show for the television cameras at crisis-club Hornchurch last night. Matt Groves got his second double in successive matches to bring his tally
WEYMOUTH 2 MOOR GREEN 1 THERE'S an old sporting adage that says it's better to be lucky than good. Virtual unknown Steve Johnson has six months to prove his credentials as a head coach at the Wessex Stadium - but it took him just a few minutes to show
UNION chiefs have voiced fears for the future of Lloyds TSB's insurance operation in Bournemouth after the announcement that more jobs are to be sent to India. The banking group intends to transfer up to 1,000 more jobs to India than the 1,500 which are
PLANS to fell dozens of trees in the rear garden of a home at Ashley Heath have been given the thumbs-up - despite fears it could pave the way for development. Applicants Read Quality Building applied to fell 80 trees in woodland at Oaks Drive but East
FANS of screen legend Marilyn Monroe are being given the chance to buy and own an item of her underwear at a sale of celebrity memorabilia in Bournemouth. But the rare pair of peach coloured satin tap panties worn by the star while she made the film Let's
A SON is planning to build a hotel on the site of a controversial former nightclub to fulfil his late father's dream. Owners of the Clay Pigeon tourist park at Wardon Hill, near Frome St Quintin, have applied for planning permission to knock down the
PROTESTERS battling to save a Weymouth green space were left stunned after a judge said that a developer was within its rights to plough it up. Judge Roger House made his comments on the second day of a hearing which finished yesterday at Bridport Magistrates
A BUSINESSMAN found floating off the Dorset coast was forced to record voice messages for his family before being murdered, a jury heard. Richard Horwell, prosecuting, told the Old Bailey that freight boss Amarjit Chohan, 46, was also gagged and forced
Echo reporter HUW Griffith joins the regulars for a quick two-step and a ladies excuse me at the Dorchester Age Concern tea dance HAVE you ever seen me dancing? I mean, really dancing? Probably not, and with very good reason - 'two left feet' doesn't
DRAMATIC reductions in the size of two of the New Forest's most popular campsites are being proposed by the Forestry Commission to overcome ecology issues. Plans have just been submitted by the commission to New Forest District Council to cut the size
PLANNERS have insisted that a scheme to redevelop a landmark site in Highcliffe with a supermarket and sheltered flats is a blot on the landscape. The scheme to replace the Sewards garage site at Sea Corner was thrown out in February when Christchurch
YOU'VE got two accounts - one containing cash to pay for maintenance and building work, and another financing running costs and your staff wages. So what do you do when the maintenance kitty is empty and you need to install access ramps for your disabled
THEY'RE definitely two of a kind, and they've got their hearts set on hitting the big time together. Best friends Melissa Baxter, 21, and Sasha Gardner, 22, have just notched up plum TV and film roles together, as well as top modelling and promotional
CHRISTMAS could come early for town centre traders tonight (November 10) if civic leaders vote in favour of cut-price car parking and doubling parking meter limits. The council's cabinet, meeting at East Howe youth centre, will consider a recommendation
THE words "British weather" normally conjure up images of grey skies, drizzle and watery sunshine. But, as villagers in Corfe Castle discovered last month when a fatal tornado hit, there can be weather extremes in the UK, and they can be devastating.
A UNIQUE cricket pavilion and open-air theatre that was built by a teacher and schoolboys in the mid-1960s could become a Grade II listed building. Art teacher Robin Noscoe, who died two years ago, designed the building at Canford School, on the outskirts
STEVE Johnson breezed into the Wessex Stadium and immediately swooped to sign former Yeovil Town striker Kirk Jackson, writes Matt Pitman. The 28-year-old found himself without a club after falling victim to Nationwide South leaders Horn-church's high-profile
STEVE Johnson today officially started his reign as Weymouth head coach and told his players to 'start believing in yourselves'. The former Latvia under-18's boss watched on as the Terras grabbed a lucky 2-1 FA Trophy First Round replay win over Moor
HORNCHURCH 2 DORCHESTER 3 THE Magpies battled against a tide of emotion and a half-time deficit to inflict a rare home defeat on cash-strapped league leaders Hornchurch. The Urchins fielded a scratch side of wantaway contract players, still seeking new
A WEYMOUTH man today told how he feared for his life after militiamen stormed his home in the Ivory Coast. Peter James, 36, was forced to flee from the house in the country's capital Abidjan when violence erupted in the country. Militia loyal to the government
EXTRA elegant coffee mugs were used by members of Island Volunteers for You (IVY) and the Portland Community Minibus Association (PCMA) to toast the 10th anniversary of the National Lottery. Darren Chesters, the co-ordinator of IVY, volunteered his services
A MAN who nearly drowned when he fell into Weymouth harbour came face to face with his rescuer in an emotional reunion. Les Holland, 62, was pulled from the water by Lee Stocker, 23, who dived in to save him. A tearful Mr Holland thanked Mr Stocker when
ORCHARDS planted and run by local communities could be springing up in North Dorset if supporters are successful in their bid for Liveability funding. North Dorset District Council has heard from dozens of groups expressing an interest in a share of £3.71
PETER Phillips has called FIFA's plans to introduce the transfer window to the Football League "another nail in the coffin". The Cherries chairman is unhappy about FIFA President Sepp Blatter's plans to bring the Coca-Cola Leagues into line with the Premiership
WATCH out, everyone. The machines in your home could soon be looking at you. No, this is not some bizarre delusion which should get me referred to a doctor. This is something approaching fact. Computer experts are working on the idea that we might get
