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The swing states
Written by Abdul Aziz Al Subhi It is certainly true that in the USA there are certain states…
US and India: ‘strategic partnership’ that goes beyond trade
It has taken 65 years, 12 US elections and the same number of Indian Prime Ministers to reach…
Nail biting times for Rangers and Pompey fans
With the worlds most domestically successful football club, Glasgow Rangers, going into administration, and Portsmouth FC facing a similar fate, we look at how this may impact football fans.
Overnight queues for new iPad
With people all over the world queuing to get their hands on the new iPad, Ian McCreery took a visit to Southampton's Apple store to meet the geeks.
South Dorset MP slams EU as ‘federalist nightmare’
South Dorset MP Richard Drax has slammed the European Union as a " legal and financial federalist nightmare", during an emergency House of Commons debate this week.
Climate change affecting hedgehogs
Studies have shown that climate change has affected the behaviour of migrating birds, trees coming into leaf, and frogs spawning. Research in the 1970s revealed a direct link between hibernation and the climate which marked a difference in hedgehog hibernation patterns across the UK. With the help of the public, scientists will be repeating the survey to see what effect climate change is having on the hedgehogs in England.
Kurdish activists begin hunger strike
In parallel with similar actions which have taken place across Europe, Kurdish activists have begun a four-day hunger strike on the northern terrace of Trafalgar Square. Laura Curtis went to find out about their demands and protest.
Catholic Church against gay marriage
Catholics have been urged to protect the “true meaning” of matrimony. Laura Curtis looks at how the Catholic Church has stepped up its campaign against Government plans for gay marriage, and reactions from across the spectrum of opinion.
Bournemouth DVLA workers petition to fight closure
Bournemouth DVLA will be petitioning again this lunch time to stop the closure of 39 offices nationwide.
