PERSONAL trainer Jackie Turner has put Dorset firmly on the map after being crowned Miss England. The Parkstone model says she still can't believe her success in the famous pageant but is "really excited" with the prospect of representing England over
IRAQ war widow Lianne Seymour joined other bereaved families at Friday's memorial service in St Paul's Cathedral for those killed in the Gulf conflict. Against the wishes of some relatives of the 50 British servicemen who died in the war Prime Minister
HUGE losses of more than £1,000 a day were accrued by Poole's park-and-ride scheme during a six-week trial period, it has been revealed. It cost £39,780 to run buses from Marshes End at Creekmoor into the town centre, yet the scheme took just £3,804 in
STEVE FLETCHER struck with a second-half header to give Cherries the nod over Notts County at Meadow Lane on Saturday (Oct 11). Cherries, with midfielder Marcus Browning back after injury, opened up brightly with Wade Elliott testing Steve Mildenhall
PLUCKY Diane Cook returned to earth faster than she expected when she took her first sky dive. The Bridport charity worker found herself rocketing towards the ground at 160mph when her parachute became twisted. Diane was attached to top Army parachute
A 12-YEAR-OLD asked for a condom when youth workers in Dorset launched a scheme giving out free contraceptives. The youngster was taking advantage of controversial health advice at a youth centre, where teenagers as young as 14 have been issued with condoms
TOWN Mayor Steve Flew's family roots are firmly embedded in the island's stone so it gave him particular pleasure to perform the opening ceremony for the Perryfield Quarry viewing platform. There is also a platform at Coombefield Quarry and both are part
WHEN creative students started designing clothes for a school fashion show, little did they know their inventions would be sold in high street stores across the country. Four students visited New Look's headquarters in Mercery Road in Weymouth to see
DISMAY has greeted news that the Christchurch area is to lose another of its post office counters, leaving thousands of pensioners facing a lengthy trip to the nearest branch. The counter in Ringwood Road, Walkford, is set to be closed as part of Post
STEVE FLETCHER struck with a second-half header to give Cherries the nod over Notts County at Meadow Lane on Saturday (Oct 11). Cherries, with midfielder Marcus Browning back after injury, opened up brightly with Wade Elliott testing Steve Mildenhall
A JUDGE branded a Bournemouth teenager "violent and dangerous" after hearing how he had robbed a terrified schoolboy at knifepoint on a bus. Vincent Smith tried to bite his 15-year-old victim's hand before threatening him with the open blade and ordering
THIS is the armed robber Poole detectives are desperate to trace after a hold-up at a bookmakers. Two petrified female staff were confronted by the man armed with a sawn-off shotgun at Coral's bookmakers in Oakdale Road, just after 6pm on Tuesday, October
TEENAGERS with an eye for design are to see their work hit the high street. A fashion show involving secondary schools from around Dorset turned into the chance for students to have their designs made and sold by fashion store New Look. Stacy Thomson
JUDGES marched through High West Street before a bugle fanfare heralded the ceremonial opening of Dorchester Crown Court. Police halted traffic and passers-by stopped to watch the annual tradition which has been performed in the county town for more than
THE future of security guards at Weymouth railway station was still unclear today. The patrols, introduced by Weymouth-Waterloo operator South West Trains (SWT), have been hailed a success because of the way they have helped to stamp out antisocial behaviour
MEAN machines will be hitting the beach in Weymouth tomorrow at an annual motocross day. Around 100 riders will be taking part in races over a series of jumps between the Pavilion and the Jubilee Clock in the event which is organised by Purbeck Motocross
COMMUNITY campaigners are meeting next week to decide how to spend more than £90,000 lottery cash. Residents will be asked how they would like to see the money spent after an action group in Weymouth's Park District scooped the bumper grant. Also up for
YOUNG maths wizards from across Weymouth and Portland put their number-crunching skills to the test in a motivating maths challenge. Budmouth Technology College hosted the seventh successive year of the Primary Maths Challenge involving pupils from six
VILLAGERS today warned of health hazards and traffic chaos if a cattle cremation centre goes ahead near their homes in West Dorset. Parish councillors have vowed to fight the plan at Robin's Barn on the outskirts of Frampton and residents have signed
THEY were front line soldiers in a bygone conflict where the sword as much as the rifle was the weapon of choice. Photographs offering a glimpse of life during the Afghan War of 1878-1879 were recently sold at auction by Hy Duke of Dorchester for more
STEVE FLETCHER struck with a second-half header to give Cherries the nod over Notts County at Meadow Lane on Saturday. Cherries, with midfielder Marcus Browning back after injury, opened up brightly with Wade Elliott testing Steve Mildenhall in the County
A HOMELESS parrot is pining for a new owner - but only a young blonde will do. Currently waiting patiently at the RSPCA's rescue centre in Ashley Heath, Charlie is looking for a fresh woman in his life. His previous owner was a blonde in her 20s and the
WHEN Donna Blanche sent her five-year-old daughter to school with a cheesy children's snack instead of a Digestive biscuit she had no idea it would cause such a stir. But now little Lace's love for Dairylea Dunkers has sparked a feud which has resulted
