Police in New Zealand have confirmed the death toll from the devastating earthquake now stands at 103.

That figure includes two British nationals - their families have been informed.

Search and rescue teams in Christchurch are refusing to give up the hunt for survivors - but hundreds remain missing.

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The next time you call the Bournemouth Fire Service to check out your smoke alarm, it could be a student turning up on your doorstep!

Our fire brigades have teamed up with the Bournemouth & Poole College to recruit fire safety volunteers - It's all inspired by David Cameron's vision of a Big Society.

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England have made one change for Saturday's crunch match against France in the
rugby union Six Nations - but there's no place in the squad for skipper Lewis
Moody.

He's still struggling with a knee injury, meaning Mike Tindall keeps the
captain's armband.

Andrew Sheridan is back in the side, while Alex Corbisiero (PRON:
Corby-sair-oh) drops to the bench.