‘Chinese law doesn’t protect Uyghurs’
Riots in the volatile region of Xinjiang, China have claimed 12 lives. Many on social media as well as Uyghur activists see the violence as a result of ethnic and religious repression, while citizens inside China struggle to find news about the tensions. Ashley Crowson looks at the causes of and response to the recent tension.
All change at Radio One
With schedule changes at Radio One speculation is rife that the reshuffle is designed to remove Chris Moyles from the breakfast slot. Ashley Crowson looks at the new line up and the fall out from the Moyles rumours.
WikiLeaks publishes intelligence emails
Whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks has published the first 200 out of a batch of more than five million emails hacked from a US private intelligence agency. Ashley Crowson takes a look at the first released documents and examines the fallout from the lates leak.
‘But you haven’t seen the truth’
Hostilities in Homs claimed the lives of two Western journalists on Wednesday. Veteran war correspondent Jon Lee Anderson, who toured Syria earlier this month, spoke about the ground situation there. Excerpts from a recent session at Bournemouth University, in audio.
‘Time wizard’ immortalised in paint
'Gordon the time wizard' is famous for being able to tell the time, accurate to within a couple of minutes, despite never wearing a watch. Ashley Crowson looks at what has made Gordon perfect for a local artist's latest project.
How Libya has fared post-Gaddafi
Libyans are celebrating the first anniversary of the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi with fireworks and slogans. Ashley Crowson's timeline looks at the key events in Libya since the ousting of the dictator.
Libyans celebrate uprising anniversary
Libyans are celebrating the first anniversary of the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi with fireworks and slogans. Ashley Crowson looks at the key events in post-Gaddafi Libya.
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.
Editor’s pick
Ashley Crowson takes you through today's top stories: from civil unrest in the Middle East, Greece and Tibet to a game launch on Facebook, a timeline of Whitney Houston's life, and an interactive interview with the band, The Correspondents.