Soch: news for Pakistan’s youth
Youth literacy rate in Pakistan is estimated to be 53 percent and, in an age of digital media, even those who can read are slowly giving up newspapers. Soch or Think offers fresh and alternative views on some of the most pressing issues in the region.
‘BID’ to improve Bournemouth centre
Local business leaders are hoping to launch a project which will improve conditions in Bournemouth town centre and increase revenue for shops.
Somali presidential compound attacked
Al Qaeda affiliated rebels have taken credit for a suicide bomb attack on the compound of Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed that killed at least two people.
Congo warlord guilty for child soldiers
The International Criminal Court has convicted a Congolese militia chief of war crimes for recruiting children into his rebel army - the tribunal's first ever verdict – on 14 March 2012.
Can Mary Portas save Boscombe?
Following a government commissioned review of Britain’s high streets, local business leaders are unsure about whether or not promoting markets can bring more business to Boscombe town centre.
Dorchester students to bury capsule
Dorchester students are celebrating the opening of a new local sports centre by burying a time capsule.
Male hair salons boom in Kabul
Male beauty salons in Afghanistan are now doing something that could have got men jailed or beaten ten years ago.
Bublé impersonator to open Weymouth Olympics
A Michael Bublé impersonator has been picked as the opening act for the launch of Olympics in Weymouth.
Possible A38 delays in March
There may be traffic delays on the A38 over the next month as it undergoes resurfacing.