This is the latest in a long catalogue of failures to provide the waste clearance service, which dates back to last year. Plans are in place to equip the fleet with new vehicles, but this will not start until Oct 2001 at the earliest. In the meantime, the BoP are trying to hire in vehicles to cover those out of action. The 16 year old boy accused of the murder of Beatrice WIlson has appeared in Court as the trial begins. He is accused of murdering Beatrice Wilson during an attempted burglary in her property in Creekmoor.
Police suspect the fire was arson and are investigating.
The school will re-open as usual on Monday, as the damaged areas are away from the main school buildings. This move comes as part of Marconis worldwide announcement of jobs cuts and restructuring. The immensely popular Bike Nights on Poole Quay, are in danger of becoming a victim of their own success. Police have reported that numerous riders, making their way to the event are involved in dangerous stunts, with some riding at speeds of up to 113mph on the public roads. To counter this danger Police are enforcing the speed limits, with proactive policing on the roads leading to and from Poole Quay.