Month: February 2012
261 posts
Weeding out cannabis factories
Three Bournemouth brothers were recently sentenced for illicit gardening activities. Marc Perry takes a look at the case in question. He looks into the extent of the problem and asks the question: Why does cannabis cultivation thrive in Bournemouth?
Angry Birds to hit Facebook on Valentine’s Day
A Facebook version of the hugely successful mobile game 'Angry birds' will be launched this Valentine's day. The game has been downloaded over 500 million times, making it the most downloaded game of all time. Ilker Kocas looks at whether Facebook with its 850 million users will help 'Angry birds' to extend this record.
Athens, a battlefield: Storify
Athens has become a battlefield after thousands of citizens started to rebel at the Syntagma against Greek lawmakers. Andria Archontides looks at how the violent protests have been playing out on social media.
The life of a Diva: Timeline
Whitney Houston has had a career filled with milestones, record breaking hits and many life achievements. Laura Curtis has composed a timeline of her life.
Poole makes space for new cemetery
Poole Council has plans underway for a new cemetery within in a year, which will be an addition to the existing four cemeteries in Poole.
Blandford soldiers visit nursing home
Soldiers from Blandord army camp are visiting Avon Cliff nursing home this afternoon, giving them a chance to share their experiences and learn from the retirees.
Editor’s blog
The Breaker this morning is leading with an exclusive story that the Poole Council is opening a shelter…
Exclusive: Sheltered housing for Poole’s homeless
Poole councillor reveals plans for a 25-person homeless shelter exclusively to The Breaker
Greek strike against austerity
Thousands of Greek workers are striking against tough bailout conditions this morning, hours after eurozone finance ministers said that Athens needs to make more cuts to convince them to release a financial bailout.
