David Brooks named AFC Bournemouth player of the month for December. After a run of impressive performances including two goals against Brighton, David Brooks was Eddie Howe’s first signing of last summer’s transfer window. He joined the Cherries for over £10 million from Sheffield United and has made a total of 22 appearances since. Brooks […]
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CCTV appeal following theft in Bournemouth
Police officers investigating a theft in Bournemouth have released a CCTV appeal for a man they are wanting to question in connection to the crime. The theft occurred in Bournemouth on Saturday 22 December 2018. A woman aged in her 70’s was using a self service at ASDA at Castlepoint and forgot to collect her £50 […]
Major road improvements continue at Poole’s Townside
By Ben Coley Residents and commuters have been urged to plan ahead as a result of todays continuation of the £11.7million Poole Townside scheme. The Townside scheme intends to improve the efficiency of the Hunger Hill junction. The scheme will also provide safer crossings for pedestrians and cyclists as part of the Council’s bid to […]
Indian restaurant in Bournemouth’s triangle receives zero hygiene rating
The Mint Leaf Brasserie in the Triangle was visited by a council officer who noticed a number of issues on the premises. The report from the inspection by the Food Standards Agency found that necessary improvements are needed to tackle management of food safety shortcomings and major improvements are needed for more hygienic food handling […]
Boscombe news agent refused security shutters despite fears of burglary
Boscombe News has been denied the permission to install new security shutters even though the owners are fearful for anti-social behaviour and burglary. Boscombe News , based on Christchurch Road, have appealed the decision made by Bournemouth Borough Council to the Planning Inspectorate. Planning inspectors have dismissed the case because of their concerns that shutters […]
Long delays on the A338 as works resume
The road works on the A338 have recommenced causing delays for workers heading towards Bournemouth, following the short break over Christmas. Photo of A338 Road taken by Buzz reporter Hannah Craven Many local businesses are struggling with shoppers avoiding going to the town. The roadworks have also impacted workers. Emma Walker travels in from Verwood […]
Wake up to Death: An Insight into Harbour View Woodland Burial
A woodland Burial ground, crematorium and funeral home are some of the services Harbour View offer on site in Lychett Minster near Poole. The facility is certainly unique to the area. Chris Fitch speaks on the services they offer, the issue of burial space, as well as consumer trends they have noticed over the years. […]
Wake up to Death: The Death Cafe – Why we need to talk about death
An insight into the motifs behind a Death Cafe, including interviews with people involved, explaining why they feel it is important to normalise conversations around death, in an attempt to help raise awareness of the options available to us for the end of our lives and change people’s perception of such an inevitable life event. […]
Young Men Most At Risk On Bournemouth Roads
Bournemouth is fifth among the worst places for accidents for motorcycles and cyclists in the UK -Buzz News can reveal. The figure comes from a report from Bournemouth Borough Council regarding travel and transport shows that Bournemouth has 711 accidents per million “vulnerable road users”: cyclists, motorcyclists and elderly drivers. Young men are particularly at […]
“Hell’s Angels” Bournemouth: Recruiting now!
Photo credits: Fynn Lacey Bournemouth is home to it’s very own “Hell’s Angels”- but they’re family friendly, welcoming-and looking for new members. South Coast Cruisers is a biker gang-but most of the men involved have wives and children and are very careful to mind their P’s and Q’s. Then there’s the fact that […]