PIRATES chief Matt Ford has confirmed they were chasing veteran Andy Smith, but only as a temporary stand-in for Sergey Darkin if the Russian had been unable to get a visa. New Belle Vue co-owner David Gordon has revealed they had received an official
KEVIN Bond says he would "love" to take David McGoldrick on a season-long loan - but admits the prospect of the rising star returning to Dean Court is "unlikely". McGoldrick netted his fourth goal in seven games as Cherries took a giant step towards
POPULAR Mudeford fisherman Brian Stride has died, aged 58, following a two-year battle with cancer. Life-long friend and former chairman of Mudeford and District Fishermen's Association, Mike Parker, said: "It's very sad because he died so young. "He
A PURBECK football club's ambitious plans to develop its ground and facilities have taken a significant step forward. Swanage & Herston FC is licensed to use Day's Park, where it has a pitch, bar and a five-a-side sports hall, which is widely used by
MORE than 40 years after the first Doctor Who revolutionised the science fiction genre, fans are preparing for the start of a brand new series. You don't have to be an enthusiast to recognise that sci-fi has been a major niche in both the televisual
DORSET ambulance driver Diane Smith had a wedding knight to remember. Hubby-to-be Bob Wall arrived at the register office in Ringwood on horseback. Wedding guests suspended belief as suspended ceiling fitter Bob clip-clopped along Christchurch Road
ROWDY behaviour and vandalism in Brockenhurst have been slashed following a successful police operation in the New Forest village. Groups of up to 50 youths from places as far apart as Barton-on-Sea, New Milton, Lymington and Hythe had been gathering
LADY Luck deserted Pirates in the East Midlands as they slipped to an agonising two-point defeat after leading 26-22 on Friday night. With axed Poole Castle Cover rider Sergey Darkin supporting them from their side of the pits, they had put themselves
PIRATES star Jason Crump admitted he was "gutted" they lost 46-44 at Coventry after he suffered a rare breakdown while leading heat 13 on Friday night. With Poole Castle Cover only trailing 37-35 going into that race, the world champion got out of the
What's this? Cows grazing on Poole Park's precious cricket pitch? Sharp-eyed park user Rolf Paoli was bowled over when he spotted the heifers calmly chewing the cud on the crease. "People make enough fuss about the Canada geese fouling the grass," said
