Radio News.

#1

Local Trade Unions surrounded Elizabeth II Court in Winchester today protesting against Public Sector Cuts.

Hampshire County Council are said to be cutting £100m from the local budget over the next two years, which could cost many people their jobs.

One council employee commented:

In: "You know I'm obviously seeing..."
Out: "... and this is a National problem."

Duration: 33 seconds.

#2

Hampshire Police have joined forces with Stonewall's "It Gets Better Today" Campaign to help those suffering from homophobic bullying.

The decision was made in response to growing reports of homophobic and transphobic incidents over the past months. 255 reports were recorded between April 2011 and January 2012 - 146 said to have been hate crimes.

For more information visit: http://www.stonewall.org.uk/

Source: http://www.hampshire.police.uk/Internet/news/releases/It+Gets+Better+Today.htm (06/02/2012)

#3

It has been revealed that Twitter can selectively "censor" tweets by country.

The announcement follows SOPA's Blackout Campaign against Internet Censorship which could jeopardize the right to freedom of expression, affecting 100 million users worldwide.

In: "In response to Twitter's decision..."
Out: "... of communicating with distant family."

Duration: 38 seconds.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16753729 (27/01/2012)