Christchurch mother pays price for being drunk in charge of child
A Christchurch mother whose daughter was taken away after she was seen "staggering, slurring her words and shouting" whilst in charge of her has been given a two year conditional discharge by Bournemouth Magistrate's Court.
Eneco says ‘mixed reception’ to wind farm exhibition
With the response to the first public consultation being described as 'mixed', The Breaker spoke to an Eneco spokesperson about the exhibitions, the opposition, and plans for the future.
Sofa, so good for Comedy Nation
Four more comedians ignite the crowd at the Old Fire Station.
‘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.
Editor’s pick: protests, online and offline
Racing against the deadline with excess amount of caffeine, we present a mix of international, national and local news from Boscombe and Poole to Syria, Nigeria and Afghanistan. Prasanth Aby Thomas from the editor's desk.
Wind to ‘solve our energy problems’
Public exhibitions for a wind farm are being held across the South West coastline. Karen Yun finds out the details of the project and people's reaction to it.
Activists protest arts centre plans
Occupy Boscombe has moved into the site of a proposed redevelopment of an arts centre. Here Marc Perry talks to protestors, councillors and the development group proposing the scheme. An audio tour of the site and photos of the inside of the buildings illustrate the issues at stake.
Bridge works will hinder life: residents
Refurbishment works will take place in Tuckton Bridge next month. Karen Yun went looks at the inconvenience the work bring to the public.
Rise of Nigerian violence
Ian McCreery studies the rise of violence between Muslim and Christian sects in Nigeria.
