Economic growth is at its slowest in the UK since 2012. The Office for National Statistics state that growth was at 1.4% in 2018, down from 1.8% the previous year. Local Bournemouth business , Stephen Smithers, from Idha’s Patisserie has told Buzz that “January has been the worst January in 10 years”.
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Why find the man when we have the music? Glenn Miller’s nephew dismisses search for uncle’s grave.
Glenn Miller – famed big band leader and jazz musician – was recorded as missing in action in December 1944 when his plane disappeared into the English fog, never to arrive in Paris. Now over 70 years later, The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery (TIGHAR) think that they may have found the remains of Glenn Miller’s plane, just 30 miles south of Portland Bill. […]
Could the declining high street give new hope to the homeless?
Bournemouth Town Centre, like many other towns, has a problem of homelessness where one in 422 people are living on the streets, according to the charity, Shelter. But, there has also been another issue the town has had to face… a rise in the number of empty shops. As you walk down Old Christchurch Road, […]
Ex Tory MP Michael Portillo talks Brexit live at The Lighthouse in Poole
Tonight Ex member of parliament Michael Portillo performed a live talk and Q&A from the Lighthouse Arts Centre in Poole. Mr Portillo, now TV broadcaster shared old political stories as well as anecdotes from his life to a large audience. One of the hot topics of conversation tonight was Brexit, with most of the audience […]
The Pill: Can your contraception kill?
Suffering from a stroke at the age of just seventeen, Bridie Kirsopp’s life was torn apart due to her contraceptive pill. But, can your contraception kill? Molly Gardner investigates.
Break the glass ceiling
As it stands, only 1 in 4 blind and partially sighted people are in employment. This documentary will explore the limitations blind people face when looking for work, why these limitations exist and what is presently being done to tackle this. Production blog: http://alonahoodmmp.wordpress.com
BBC’s Neil Land Talks Test Cricket on the BBC
This audio sequence involves BBC Sports Chief Adviser Neil Land and Professional Cricketers Association, Chairman Daryl Mitchell talking about the deal recently agreed between the ECB and the BBC. Land discusses why test cricket is a logistic impossibility for terrestrial channels whilst Mitchell explains how important he thinks having the BBC on board will be […]
The best time of your life?
Students all over the UK suffer from mental health issues. But what’s being done to help them? Max Penny-Barrow went to find out what the ideal approach might look like and to see what’s happening all over the UK to combat mental illness at Universities. Listen below: me>
Unmasking the Imposter: in conversation with Sas Petherick
Personal coach Sas Petherick discusses different ways people with imposter syndrome manage their self-doubt issues.
Womanhood: The Cut & Recovery
Womanhood: The Cut & Recovery focuses on how survivors of FGM recover from their physical trauma, the factors driving the practice and what can be done to stop it.