23 May 2013 Last updated at 16:21 ET

Bomb site air raid memorial unveiledThe Metropole Hotel bombed on 23 May 1943

A memorial to people who died in a World War II air raid in Bournemouth 70 years ago is unveiled.

ReservoirSouth West Water in £60m investment

South West Water is to invest £60m in its infrastructure, including sewers and treatment works, and services, managers say.

Andrew SimpsonHome town funeral for Olympic sailor

Olympic sailing champion Andrew Simpson's funeral will be held in Sherborne, the Royal Yachting Association confirms.

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Time-lapse of Imax cinema demolition The end of one of the UK's 'most hated' buildings Imax cinema being demolished Watch

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