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Didn’t she almost have it all!
Few singers have been gifted with a voice as glorious as Whitney Houston. Her death at age 48 will surely send her albums back into the charts and introduce her music back for a generation who never saw her at the peak of her success, in the 1990s. Laura Curtis looks at the extraordinary life that she led.
The fight for a free Tibet: Storify
Tibetan resistance against Chinese authorities have increased in recent times. Access to the region is restricted for most mainstream media. Much of the international social networking sites are banned in the region as well. Prasanth Aby Thomas A look at the range of protests through social media.
Violence in Syria amid terrorism claims: Storify
In Syria it seems that a media and propaganda war is raging alongside the violence and repression. Theses are the Tweets and Facebook posts, claims and counterclaims compiled by Ashley Crowson following the bomb blasts in Aleppo on Friday.
Weeding out cannabis factories
Three Bournemouth brothers were recently sentenced for illicit gardening activities. Marc Perry takes a look at the case in question. He looks into the extent of the problem and asks the question: Why does cannabis cultivation thrive in Bournemouth?
Athens, a battlefield: Storify
Athens has become a battlefield after thousands of citizens started to rebel at the Syntagma against Greek lawmakers. Andria Archontides looks at how the violent protests have been playing out on social media.
The life of a Diva: Timeline
Whitney Houston has had a career filled with milestones, record breaking hits and many life achievements. Laura Curtis has composed a timeline of her life.
Poole makes space for new cemetery
Poole Council has plans underway for a new cemetery within in a year, which will be an addition to the existing four cemeteries in Poole.
Blandford soldiers visit nursing home
Soldiers from Blandord army camp are visiting Avon Cliff nursing home this afternoon, giving them a chance to share their experiences and learn from the retirees.
Editor’s blog
The Breaker this morning is leading with an exclusive story that the Poole Council is opening a shelter…
