The Environment Agency has warned that England could face a water deficiency by the year 2044. Climate change and over population are being cited as the main reasons for this. Listen to Water Aid’s Yola Verbruggen as she discusses how we can prevent the risk of a water shortage in England in the near future.
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‘This isn’t the end of the story’: Bournemouth oil rig towed away
Despite Poole bay Oil Rig having been towed away this morning, East Dorset friends of the earth are still concerned by further drilling planned in the future and the potential impact on the marine environment. Hundreds of people gathered to watch the rig as it was towed away from view from Bournemouth beach. Listen below […]
Poole nurse wins Maternity Support Worker of the Year
Gemma Douglas, from Poole hospital’s maternity ward, has been named the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Maternity Support Worker of the Year for 2019. Listen to the exclusive interview below with BUzz to find out her steps towards winning the award.
Kilimanjaro fundraisers host five-a-side football tournament in aid of Hope for Children
A charity five-a-side football tournament took place yesterday afternoon, all in aid of international charity Hope for Children. Organisers, Jessica Reid and Ruby Ellis, put together the event to raise funds for their Kilimanjaro climb at the end of August. Many teams descended onto Bournemouth University’s astro pitches including CSKA Vinyl, Ladz on Toure as […]
How will the cuts to education funding and the ‘National Funding Formula’ impact schools in South Cambridgeshire?
Education funding has been a constant topic of news recently as Theresa May plans to fund a ‘new generation’ of grammar schools by 2020. However, although the government claim that “there is more funding in education than ever before,” state schools are suffering as a result of ongoing funding cuts. The ‘National Funding Formula’ proposed […]
BAMMJ Awards 2019 – Celebrating the best of Bournemouth University’s journalism
Oh, what a night. Wine was spilled, football chants were bellowed, and raucous cheering was a constant. But above everything, great journalism and journalists, both upcoming and established, were celebrated. That was what the BAMMJ awards 2019, held on 8th March in Bournemouth University, ended up being about. A memorable night for not just the […]
University lecturer says the BBC gender discrimination is ‘staggering’
Public Affairs lecturer David Brine has criticised the BBC after an investigation into gender discrimination has been launched. The Equality and Human Rights Commission are currently investigating multiple claims of pay disparity which were revealed in 2017. David welcomes the investigation but is shocked that the issues are continuing into 2019.
‘Risk to life’: Flytipping along Bournemouth railways raises concerns to safety
Boscombe councillor, Andy Jones, voiced his concerns about the latest dump of rubbish along the railways in Bournemouth. Emma Renwick and Clare Stephenson discuss the main implications around this issue:
Bournemouth & Poole College Students Raise Their Concerns Over Teacher Redundancies
Several Bournemouth and Poole college students have told BUzz they are concerned over the recent news about the potential redundancies of up to 30 lecturers which could result in less teaching support for the students on the run up to their exams.
World of Love Festival Promises to be a “Coming Together of Cultures”
Dorset based artists from around the world come together to celebrate the UK’s growing multiculturalism. The festival is set to take place on 17th March at Kingsleigh Primary School. The event is free for everyone creating an unique educational day for everyone. In an exclusive interview with Buzz, organiser Bea Sieradzka told us more about […]