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Residents query supermarket plan
Applications for three more large supermarkets has been submitted to Christchurch Council this year. Karen Yun speaks to local residents to find out their views on the proposals.
Dorset gets in touch with its roots
The Dorset Family History Society is offering research advice at Poole Central Library from today until Thursday and at Hamworthy Library on Wednesday and Friday. The programme is part of the Poole's Local and Family History Week that begins today. Prasanth Aby Thomas went down there to see how Dorset was getting in touch with its roots.
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?
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.
Exclusive: Sheltered housing for Poole’s homeless
Poole councillor reveals plans for a 25-person homeless shelter exclusively to The Breaker
Bournemouth ‘most deserving’ of Jubilee City status
Bournemouth has topped a public poll as the town most British people would like to see become a city, in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this year.
Bournemouth man guilty of drugs possession
A Bournemouth man has been sentenced to a 12 month community order for the possession of large quantities of illicit drugs.
Slam dunk for BU’s ladies’ basketball team
BU's womens' basketball team thrashes University of Glamorgan, putting them at the top of the league.