Struggling families and businesses in Bournemouth - hit hard by the recession - could be offered loans ... by the Council.

The proposals will be discussed at a Cabinet meeting later.

The community financing scheme which would allow small firms to borrow cash to grow - and Council Leader John Beesley says first time buyers would be able to get a place in Boscombe:

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B/A: It could also see 22 workers, who were transferred to contractor Mouchel, move back 'in-house'.