Bogus Gulf War hero "Sir Edward Sandercockcox" had his delusions of grandeur shattered when he applied for a job in charge of a Dorset nursing home. Claims he had been recommended for a knighthood by both military commanders responsible for SAS operations
ENGINEERS have warned of more cliff slides after Bourne-mouth experienced a year's worth of rain in six months. Last winter saw a major land slide on the West Cliff as well as 30 cliff falls along the rest of the Bournemouth coast. A report to councillors
TODAY sees the launch of one of the most ambitious and biggest fund-raising campaigns ever to be mounted in the region - a major £1.2 million appeal to create the UK's first purpose-built school for children with autism right here in Dorset. For years
JILTED lover Barry Toms threatened his rival with a gun and warned "this is for you", a court heard. The 52-year-old was devastated when his long-standing affair with a colleague's wife ended. And when he discovered she had started a fling with another
GREAT Britain will never produce a Wimbledon champion as long as the Lawn Tennis Association continues to ignore the plight of the country's coaches. That is the damning verdict of Craig McEwan, one of Dorset's leading coaches and mentor to two of the
AN angry wife of a Marconi worker who is among 570 losing their jobs has hit out at the company for making her husband redundant twice. Sonia Stevens is now facing up to the prospect of another family upheaval only two years after moving to Poole. She
PUDDLETOWN'S cricketing fortunes, in the doldrums in the past couple of seasons, have taken a turn for the better in the Dorchester Evening League this season. After only just escaping relegation last year, they currently occupy the runner-up spot in
THERE were plenty of trialists - but no news of any definite signings - as both Weymouth and Dorchester resumed training after their summer break last night. But both Terras boss Andy Mason and Magpies manager Mark Morris had similar "don't panic, there's
NEW boy Amos Foyewa made an instant impression on Cherries fans by opening his goal account in last night's pre-season friendly against Hamworthy Recreation. The 19-year-old striker, nicknamed Mossy by his team-mates, headed home the opener after 37 minutes
THE new community centre in Verwood will not be built on the town's recreation ground. Recreation Ground trustees have bowed to public pressure and the Charity Commission and decided that the controversial plans to build on the south east corner of the
FORMER Wet Wet Wet frontman Marti Pellow came perilously close to becoming just another accident statistic in the hard-living annals of pop. But after a rough couple of years in which he parted company with his former band and wrestled with drug problems
SHOP bosses are pinning their hopes on a new scheme to help boost flagging trade in Dorchester town centre. Chamber of commerce leader Richard Thorogood claims some small business are facing their toughest summer for five or 10 years. The slump comes
SHOP bosses are pinning their hopes on a new scheme to help boost flagging trade in Dorchester town centre. Chamber of commerce leader Richard Thorogood claims some small business are facing their toughest summer for five or 10 years. The slump comes
HUNDREDS of businesses in the Weymouth and Dorchester area are still without telephones nearly a week after a massive storm tore across Dorset. Experts estimate that part of the south west including Dorset took more than 51,000 lightning strikes in the
POLICE officers in Dorset now have knife and bulletproof body armour to protect them from violent attacks. Protective armour has been introduced for all officers in the force. Trials involving seven police officers were carried out earlier this year.
HERO PE teacher David Withers saved a colleague from a major loss of blood after a horrific accident at Beaminster School. Mr Withers, 30, who is a qualified first aider, came to the rescue when a member of staff fell off a chair and split his head open
A CAMPAIGN to fight for the survival of rural garages has received the thumbs-up from Dorset businesses after 20 independent traders shut up shop in the county in the last three years. Dorset garage owners have joined more than 46,000 people who signed
A CHARITY cricket match has raised nearly £400 to fight drugs and drink in the Blandford area. Spectators and players tucked into a sumptuous tea, which included coronation chicken and smoked salmon at the Nick Brine Memorial match. A popular chef, Nick
A DORSET town's brush with one of the world's greatest artists is to be officially recognised with a commemorative plaque. Gillingham Town Council has applied for planning permission to put up the plaque on the Town Bridge because it was painted by the
A NEW skate park for Blandford is a step closer to reality after a planning application was submitted to the district council. The long-awaited application by the town council is to build a skate park with ramps and obstacles at the Larksmead Recreation
Following Monday night's last-heat defeat at Wolverhamp-ton, the Poole Gas Appliance Superstore Pirates go into tonight's home match against third-placed Ipswich knowing that they must win if they are to stand any chance of staying in touch with title
Bogus Gulf War hero "Sir Edward Sandercockcox" had his delusions of grandeur shattered when he applied for a job in charge of a Dorset nursing home. Claims he had been recommended for a knighthood by both military commanders responsible for SAS operations
THE Isle of Purbeck will be represented by two players in this year's Daily Echo Sunshine Challenge quarter-finals. Lee Naylor and Thomas Grieve will be hoping to book their place in the finals day at East Dorset on September 17 with a seven-day golfing
Lee Peart from Charminster came within a whisker of collecting the £1,000 top prize for the best specimen landed during the Lymington and District SFC open boat competition after heaving a huge stingray which weighed in at 45lb. Peart, who has only recently
A DISTINGUISHED Dorset pilot, who had been honoured by the Queen, was found dead beside his wife after the devoted couple decided to end their lives together. Shocked friends discovered Linda and John Gregory lying face-to-face on their bed on May 20
A MOTHER had to bundle her sleepy two-year-olds into a car and drive 40 miles to rescue her husband after an AA patrol left him stranded. Diane Marshallsay is disgusted at the breakdown service for refusing to offer roadside assistance because of a wrong
THE new community centre in Verwood will not be built on the town's recreation ground. Recreation Ground trustees have bowed to public pressure and the Charity Commission and decided that the controversial plans to build on the south east corner of the
RESIDENTS in Wareham are drawing up plans to register Wareham recreation ground as a village or town green. If successful the move will give the land added protection from developers. The site is currently the centre of a full-scale row, with hundreds
FOR the first time in his professional career, the Open Championship is not at the forefront of Gary Emerson's thoughts this week. The number one priority for Emerson will be making the halfway cut at the lucrative Scottish Open at Loch Lomond which starts
A MOTHER had to bundle her sleepy two-year-olds into a car and drive 40 miles to rescue her husband after an AA patrol left him stranded. Diane Marshallsay is disgusted at the breakdown service for refusing to offer roadside assistance because of a wrong
AT THE age of 87 Roy Howlett is still a winner. The former Poole Town footballer positively sparkled as Electric A - rooted to the foot of the table - achieved a staggering Section Three result by whitewashing leaders Kings Park. Howlett - a Cherries
JOINT Poppies manager Keith Williams admits he is disappointed so many of last year's players have left the club without, he feels, giving the new regime a chance. However, Williams and co-boss Shaun Brooks remain adamant the loss of several key figures
DEFENDING ladies champion Emma Gardiner from Beaminster used her awkward slice and effective volleys to good effect when she overcame the challenge of Rhose Lawes from Dorchester Tennis Club in the ladies singles round robin event at the Weymouth Town
WEYMOUTH open their Dr Martens Premier Division programme on Saturday, August 18 with a visit to the St George's Lane home of Worcester City. The Terras fought out a goal-less draw at Worcester last November and trounced the Midlands side 4-0 in the return
IT IS not often the manager of a double-winning team is delighted to see his charges beaten 7-0. But Hamworthy Recreation boss Pat Notley must have been positively beaming after his pre-match forecast failed to come true. Notley was hoping the Dorset
ENVIRONMENTAL health officers has sent a letter to all restaurants, caterers and retailers in the New Forest area, warning them of the dangers of Spanish Olive-Pomace oils. New Forest District Council decided to act quickly after receiving information
DOORMEN could soon have a new weapon to combat crime and disorder in Weymouth town centre. Security firms are working with the police to help launch a new night-time radio link scheme. The initiative, which would include a registration scheme and training
A MAMMOTH boulder yesterday began its long journey to the Midlands after becoming the largest piece of Portland stone ever to leave the island. The 100-tonne rock, which left more than five hours late escorted by two police cars, is expected to reach
HISTORY came to life at Portland Castle when visitors got the chance to take part in a civil war re-enactment. People took a step back in time when they were entertained by members of the Wardour Garrison. Dressed in period costume, the Wardour Garrison
MANY habitats and species are still under threat in Dorset despite being in an area having more designations for beautiful countryside than any other in the country. The warning comes in an Environment Agency report, Environment South West 2001, published
A SCHOOL has received a major boost towards its quest for arts college status. The Royal Manor School on Portland has scooped one of the first Artsmark Gold awards in the country to recognise its commitment in the classroom to the arts. The island secondary
LIVERPOOL Victoria has acquired the business of the Royal National Pension Fund for Nurses (RNPFN) in a £248 million deal. The RNPFN head office in London will close by June 2002 and its 120 staff will be offered work in Poole as Liverpool Victoria takes
