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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 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.
NZ Prime Minister’s speech disrupted
Activists forced New Zealand Prime Minister John Key to discontinue his speech during the national day ceremonies.
The protest was raised against the centre right Government's decision to sell state assets.
Key was met by angry mostly Maori protesters when he arrived at a traditional meeting house in the township of Waitangi.
Editors blog – 06/02/12
Welcome to todays edition of The Breaker!
We are leading with the potential merger of the Poole Hospital foundation trust and the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals foundation trusts. If this goes ahead, it could lead to better patient care and decreased waiting times. And councillor Rev Charles Meachin is hoping that he'll be able to get his knee operation completed sooner!
Bournemouth’s showbusiness takeaway
In many ways, Chick King is your average Southbourne-based fast food takeaway. But this is one local business with a big difference – its owners all regularly moonlight as actors in the feature film and TV industry!
Serious assault in Upton
Police are urging a dog walker to come forward after a female was seriously assaulted in Upton on Friday February 3rd 2012.
The incident happened in Upton, near Poole on a footpath leading off Sandy Lane at 16.45.
