Month: February 2012
261 posts
Few residents opt for garden waste scheme
Fewer than 20% of households in Poole have signed up to the new green bin scheme that starts in March 2012.
Lecturers respond to university cuts
Restrictions under the new system of higher education will be more “draconian” than ever before, says a representative of the University and College Union (UCU).
City bid will keep Bournemouth young
The Chief Executive of Bournemouth Borough Council says the town becoming a city would encourage more young people to stay here.
Charity seeks parental advice volunteers
A national family charity is looking for volunteers to help them keep local parents together after they’ve had their first child.
Addressing alcohol abuse in Dorset
Whilst concerns over alcohol related crime increases with the expansion of the night time economy in the region, local community groups are stepping up to combat the affects.
Pet owners urged to clean up after their pets
A Bournemouth councilor said allowing pets to foul the pavement without cleaning up after them is "a disgraceful menace to society" as the number of complaints is increasing.
Bournemouth Rat Pack celebrate 10 years of Mr Kyps
Bournemouth based Rat Pack performed a free show for the 10th anniversary of Mr Kyps last night.
‘Friends of Syria’ meet to provide help
The 'Friends of Syria' group will meet today for the first time in Tunis to discuss the increasing level of unrest in Syria.
Bournemouth’s ten-year plan gets go ahead
Bournemouth council's ten year plan for town centre regeneration is off to a good start, as the planning application is approved for a new housing and commercial development at Leyton Mount.
