23 February 2012 Last updated at 05:32 ET

Design chosen for pilot memorialThe winning design by Penny Vallier, 10, and George Cutler, nine, from Kinson Primary School

A permanent memorial to a Red Arrows pilot who died after an airshow display in Bournemouth will be designed by two pupils from Kinson Primary School.

Councillor John BeesleyNew council leader is confirmed

Bournemouth council confirms John Beesley as its new leader after his predecessor resigned following a vote of no confidence.

Peacocks shop frontPeacocks sold but 3,100 jobs lost

Peacocks stores in Poole, Bournemouth and Boscombe are among 338 to close after the chain is sold out of administration to Edinburgh Woollen Mill.

  • Care home reduces 'death notice'

    A Highcliffe nursing home says it will no longer charge for a four-week notice period after a resident's death.

  • Hospitals merger to be discussed

    Plans to merge Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS foundation trusts are being discussed at a public meeting.

Peter Henley Article written by Peter Henley Peter Henley Political editor, South of England

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