Laura Curtis

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Currently doing my masters at Bournemouth University 'Media School' in International Journalism. Lived in Bristol for three years doing my BA in Drama and Creative Writing at The University of the West of England (UWE). I was a Stage Manager and director for six months for the play 4:48 by Sarah Kane. Before this, I lived in Ramsgate, Kent where I practised my photography skills and writing by the sea. I would like to travel somewhere longer than an hours flight and immerse myself in a different culture. Twitter: @LCurtisss

The war on wind farms

Wind power is being promoted due to future worries about not being unable to import foreign fuels, this has greatly influenced the demand for investments in ‘home grown’ energy in order to guarantee security and independence for the future. Wind turbines are one of the most controversial environmental subjects around at the moment. Renewable energy policies have come under attack recently, yet huge growth spurts of wind farms are occurring all over the country. So if it is such a controversial energy source why are wind farms are still being built?
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Q&A with Peter Gunn, BH Live

BH Live manages six venues in Bournemouth including the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), Bournemouth Pavilion, Littledown Centre, Pelhams Park Leisure Centre, Stokewood Leisure Centre & Sir David English Sports Centre. The Breaker spoke to Chief Executive Peter Gunn about their successes and to see what the future holds for BH Live.
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We are what we read

In the UK and Ireland World Book Day will be celebrated on Thursday 1 March. It is a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and the celebration of reading. Laura Curtis has put together a photo essay about the roles of books in our lives.
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BU to fund over 100 research ventures

Bournemouth University has announced a new programme to offer 100 doctoral opportunities to postgraduates. Laura Curtis looks at the launch of the new programme as this will provide 44 fully-funded and match-funded studentships and a further 60 Vice-Chancellor doctoral scholarships for candidates from a range of disciplines.
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Tanker crew faces murder trial in India

Indian police and coast guard are questioning the entire crew of an Italian cargo ship that fired at an Indian fishing trawler, killing two men. Laura Curtis reports on the Italian navy who say the crew members fired in self-defence, after initially firing warning shots, because they feared their vessel was about to be attacked by pirates.
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