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Poole council backs the apprentice schemes
Poole council is considering expanding the number of its apprentice schemes.
Bournemouth council refurbishes public toilets
As part of the council’s £1 million ‘Smart Streets’ programme, several of Bournemouth’s heavily used public toilets will…
Helium prices keep Bournemouth balloon up in the air
Bournemouth’s famous balloon has stayed open through winter for the first time, partly due to the rising price of helium.
High-tech car to enforce parking restrictions in Poole
A special car fitted with a mobile CCTV camera and Automatic Number Plate Recognition will be used to catch drivers that cause congestion in Poole’s busy shopping areas.
Editor’s pick
This week's editor Andria Archontides, in conversation with news editor Ashley Crowson and social media editor Laura Curtis.
History alive on the ‘Streets of Bournemouth’
The winners of a competition to promote Bournemouth’s heritage, run in conjunction with Bournemouth’s libraries and the Streets…
Painter nominated for apprentice award
Ian McCreery talks to Bournemouth's Apprentice of the Year nominee Kerry Isom about her surprise at being nominated, her career and what apprenticeships can do for unemployment.
‘Keep warm’ grant for elderly in Dorset
Last winter in Dorset 269 vulnerable people died from preventable cold weather related illnesses and a further 1,600 were hospitalized. This year the Dorset Community Foundation is awarding grants in order to prevent a similar occurrence.
Man of controversy
Has Ian Paisley, Dr, MP, Leader & Lord mellowed with age? Marc Perry takes a look back at his life.
