Month: February 2012
261 posts
Weymouth cleans up its graffiti
Prasanth Aby Thomas looks at the project to fight graffiti in Weymouth. Offenders will be made to clean up the graffiti as part of the 'Wipe Out' campaign.
Bournemouth University to invest £140m
Bournemouth University is planning to invest £140m in its buildings and academic facilities. BU’s plan will run until 2018 and the money will be spend on new building projects and staff. Ilker Kocas looks at how the money will affect BU.
Twin Sails finally set to open
A community weekend to celebrate the first crossing of the newly constructed Twin Sails Bridge will be hosted by Cllr Graham Wilson, Mayor of Poole next week. Ashley Crowson records the milestones of the 30-year project.
Dorset crews rescue three cats from fire
Three cats in Dorchester used up one of their nine lives today, after being rescued by fire crews from a burning kitchen.
Disappointment over Dorset Fire’s council tax freeze
The Fire Brigade Union in Dorset said they were disappointed with the Dorset Fire Authority's decision to not raise the council tax.
Poole Museum nominated for ‘Great of Great Britain’ award
Poole Museum has been nominated by the public as a "Great" of Great Britain.
Occupy demand court chief talks: Storify
The Student Union at Bournemouth University organised a student forum in order to hear students' feelings on the Occupy protests. Ilker Kocas live tweeted the discussion.
100th anniversary of Titanic
On 14th April 2012 is the 100th anniversary of the crash of Titanic, to memorise the ship a series of special events are being held between March and April, all around the world. Karen Yun introduce the two up-coming major events that held in the UK.
Briton given date for extradition to US
A 64 year-old retired British businessman is to be extradited to the US over allegations of selling missile parts to Iran.
