165 jobs will be created in Bournemouth - when the UK's first National Coastal Tourism Agency launches here.

It'll be designed and run by Bournemouth University's School of Tourism, in partnership with the council - thanks to a 2 million pound government grant.

Eric Pickles - Secretary of State for Communities was in Bournemouth earlier to announce the news: 

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As part of the project an Activity Park will be opened at Boscombe Beach offering surfing and diving lessons.