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Volunteer faces losing benefits
A Bournemouth volunteer is campaigning to keep her position after being told she faces losing benefits.
Patricia Elseaud, 28, co-manager of the Inspiring Change shop for the past two years, will lose job seekers allowance if she fails to find paid employment.
Poole Residents Angered by Charges Hike
Poole residents are furious at proposed tax increases for recycling garden waste, Laura Curtis reports.
The cost of our future
As a recession-hit society, it is difficult to decide whether to prioritise short-term financial survival or safeguard the environment for a greater, long-term benefit. Mark Wilson examines the difficult decisions that must be made to unite financial stability and environmental sustainability.
Editor’s Photo Blog
Welcome to the Friday edition of The Breaker, bringing you the latest news from around Dorset and UK, as well as up to date entertainment and international news from around the world. Instead of the normal blog, today the Editor has captured the last newsroom session through a series of photographs.
The ‘occupied’ Tibet
Tibet's problems under Chinese rule are receiving incresed global attention, in part thanks to protests and demonstrations around the world. China has responded, crushing rebellions and silencing writers, artists and the media. However, in the process, an entire culture may die out. Prasanth Aby Thomas reports.
Does religion have a place in society?
Religion can be a controversial topic these days, with frequent news coverage of how religion is playing less of a role in both our day to day lives, and in the world of politics. But does it have a place at all in our modern world? Dom Buchan went to a debate at Bournemouth University that attempted to provide answers to this very complicated question.
Editor’s Pick
Editor for today's edition has put together a video of all the best stories for you. Enjoy.
Tweets from the beach
As the sun came out over Bournemouth today delighted residents have ditched their winter clothes donned their shorts and headed for the beach. Ashley Crowson headed to Bournemouth's beachfront to investigate and seemed just a little excited to be out of the office.
Shariah law vs. alternative culture
In Islamic states governed under Shariah Law, young people who adopt alternative cultures are being persecuted or even killed because of their appearence or beliefs. Mark Wilson considers the latest instance, emo murders in Iraq, and finds that it is not an isolated phenomenon.