Man of controversy
Has Ian Paisley, Dr, MP, Leader & Lord mellowed with age? Marc Perry takes a look back at his life.
Men at work!
Roadworks are frustrating for commuters. Waiting annoys us, and rarely do we think of the worker on the road with anything but irritation. At a time when Bournemouth is seeing multiple traffic blocks, Prasanth Aby Thomas records the day in the life of road workers. A photo gallery.
Spain still haunted by Franco’s legacy
Spanish judge and pioneer of international human rights Baltasar Garzon is being investigated for his desire to uncover hidden atrocities committed under Franco's facist regime. Mark Wilson looks at the legitimacy of unearthing the past in the contemporary media agenda.
No expectation of snow in Bournemouth
While snow covers much of Britain, Karen Yun looks at the greener pastures of Bournemouth.
The lone bride: Storify
The Bournemouth International Centre Wedding Show 2012, one of the largest wedding exhibitions on the South Coast, took place Feb 3-5. Over 130 regional exhibitors showcased a variety of services and accessories. Laura Curtis covered the event live.
Chick pickin’ bluegrass
Bournemouth songstress Catherine Burke charmed the audience at Chaplins Bar with her mix of bluegrass and comedy. She interwove songs and stories on subjects such as failing with boys, kissing the wrong kind of man and eating too many doughnuts. Marc Perry reports.
The Russian Spring: Revolution hits Russia
As the Arab Spring revolutions continue to shake the world, protests against a corrupt regime have now hit Russia and its Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Ian McCreery looks at the uprising against corruption in Russia.
The Cherries start winning again
The Cherries start winning again after the last weeks defeat against Chesterfield. In the 2010-2011 season the Cherries qualified for the playoffs finishing top of league six, but could not achieve a qualifying place for the upper league. Currently AFC Bournemouth is in eighth position in the league table and needs to be at least sixth in order to repeat last season's success.
Dorset writer expects Indie publishing explosion
Indie publishing has increasingly received attention in the recent times. Amateur writers are find it easier to get their work published this way especially in the digital format. However, not everyone thinks this is a good idea.