Libraries across the United Kingdom are facing closure due to council cuts being made. Despite these adjustments, there have been no closures throughout Poole libraries. According, to Library assistant Jacqui, 55, online book services and kindles are factors as to why people aren’t loaning books from the library anymore. Canford Cliffs Library is located on […]
Smaller businesses thrive in Winton, whilst Charity shops struggle with the competition.
All across the United Kingdom, there are empty shops on the high-street, Bournemouth is another town which has a high-street with vacant shops. This year there have been closures from Marks & Spencer, New Look and other companies have gone into administration. Smaller areas, such as Winton high-street are busy and have managed to remain […]
Local residents reveal the issues of owning a beach hut in Bournemouth
Beach huts in Bournemouth cost 2,500 a year or £490 pounds for summer and winter lets. Last month beach huts were broken into, which has caused many concerns for the local beach hut owners. Local beach owners have made complaints about the council not doing enough. Beach hut owner, Michelle Wilson, 52, says: “ […]
Light Up Poole 2019
The Light up Poole festival is back again for another year. The art display will be located in Poole town centre over the course of three nights. The light art festival will run from the 21st to the 23rd of February between 6 pm and 9 pm. This year’s theme is ‘Tides’ and the festival […]
Vox Pop: The public’s opinion on Afro-Caribbean options on the high-street
The public in Bournemouth Square was asked about their thoughts on the number of Afro-Caribbean salons in Bournemouth, drugstore makeup, and supermarkets selling Afro-Caribbean food. Vella N’dilaye, 24, moved from Belgium three months ago said: “I think there should be more hair shops in Bournemouth because I haven’t seen one, I just go to London. […]