Plans to streamline Bournemouth’s buses
A smart card which would let Bournemouth residents use two different bus companies would give them more services according to the council.
Council to improve Boscombe housing
Plans to set up a trust to improve housing conditions in Boscombe are underway, the council announced at a regeneration meeting on Saturday.
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.
Editor’s pick
Here is our top stories for today's edition of The Breaker. Ilker Kocas the editor of Friday's edition picked the top stories of today's edition
Murdoch’s double boost to Sun staff
Rupert Murdoch is a man under pressure to preserve his businesses and his reputation. His visit to the Sun newsroom today was seen as positive by many, but his declaration of a new Sunday weekly was greeted with scepticism from some quarters. Mark Wilson examines his message to staff at the Sun.
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.
Brother Ali: the bite-marked heart
Widely respected MC Brother Ali is set for a busy year. Internationally acclaimed and respected by peers and fans alike, Ali has offered up a seven track EP for free as a prelude to his upcoming full length. Mark Wilson settled into a comfy chair with some enormous headphones to give us his verdict.
Protests in Bahrain: Storify
Thousands of protesters tried to march to the former site of the Pearl monument, but were met by police blocking their way, firing tear gas and stun grenades. Laura Curtis looks at the protesters who have vowed to reoccupy the area to mark the anniversary.
Something old. Something new
Another free wedding magazine launched in Dorset. Karen Yun went to Something Borrowed magazine's launch party to find out what they feature.
