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BIC Wedding Show

Bournemouth Pavilion is putting on the biggest wedding show on the South Coast. The show, which will take place between 3rd and 5th of February, should be a great opportunity for prospective married couples to seek advice and ideas for their big day.
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Violent clashes across Syria

There have been violent clashes between government troops and rebel forces across Syria. The heaviest fighting has been taking place in the outskirts of the Syrian capital of Damascus. Government soldiers have set up checkpoints along the roads to towns including Harasta, Douma and Sakba – all within 15 km of the Capital. Convoys of tanks have been seen advancing towards rebel held areas, and intermittent gunfire can be heard.
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Police reveal burglary suspect picture

Detectives in Bournemouth have released an e-fit image of an offender who they believe is responsible for a burglary in the Southbourne area of the town. A man gained access to a house on Clifton Road and stole cash, at around 1.30pm on Sunday January 15th 2012.
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Council vows to improve local school academies

Bournemouth Council have accepted £150,000 from The Department of Education to begin a £10 million improvement scheme on Bourne Academy and the Bishop of Winchester. A council cabinet meeting on Wednesday made an agreement to act as the government’s client to ensure the provision of work on both school academies, starting with Bourne Academy receiving a fund of £40,000.
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Retail stores threaten Boscombe market

Business for independent traders at the Boscombe market is suffering due to the presence of major retail stores in the area. The open air Boscombe market, which is set up every Thursday and Saturday on Christchurch road, faces competition from the nearby stores such as Sainsbury, Primark, and New Look.
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Businesses concerned about wind farm

Businesses along Bournemouth’s iconic seafront have expressed concern at plans to build an off-shore wind farm at Poole Bay. Eneco plan to build around 150-240 wind turbines, several times taller than Old Harrys Rock, which will be visible from Bournemouth beach.
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