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Bournemouth’s new Council Tax scheme
It is an important decision, that the Bournemouth Full Council is making today, which is currently discussing the…
Bournemouth says goodbye to the iMax theatre
Bournemouth beach-front’s most infamous landmark, the Imax theatre, will be fully demolished by January next year. The building…
‘Keep businesses local’ says Bournemouth Council
Bournemouth Borough Council and Job Centre Plus have signed an agreement which aims to keep trade and businesses local.
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.
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.
Art and fun at Poole Quay
Poole Quay will be hosting an evening of viewing artworks and celebrations for the opening of the Twin Sails on March 9th.
Poole bus driver makes directorial debut
“I was suffering from terrible stage fright. From then on, I swore never to act again,” he chuckles, sipping a beer.
At 62, Mr Mitchener is putting final touches to his pantomime production on Robin Hood, which he has written, produced, directed and self-financed, over the past 18 months. “I did not want to act, but was curious to know what goes on behind the stage and what goes into a theatre production,” he adds.
‘Music is key’ says Poole publican
Poole's publicans are turning to to music and comedy to beat the economic downturn.
The Portsmouth Hoy's Jeremy Thompson believes live entertainment could be the key to keeping customers interested:
“In this [economic] climate it’s not good enough to just be a pub... You need to give people a reason to come to you.”
