With a chilling tale, intense scenes and harrowing motives; the opening night of the renowned play saw families and school groups fill the theatre. On the 26th February the Art-Décor Theatre held the opening performance of the Bill Kenwright’s Blood Brother tour. People of all ages were seen filling the seats of the theatre and […]
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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: “ […]
Vinyl Staircase in Bournemouth: why the young band are one to watch
Off the back of the success of their self-titled debut EP, Vinyl Staircase’s February tour was always going to be a major foray into the industry for the band. Following positive attention from NME and airtime from BBC DJ Phil Taggart, the band were full of confidence ahead of their show at Sixty Million Postcards […]
Ofoborh shines but Bournemouth beaten by Liverpool
If you ask the majority of boys what they want to do when they grow up, most will indulge you in the dreams and ambitions of being a footballer. The idea of getting to play ‘The Beautiful Game’ for your job is what drives fans at a young age to get involved, to lace up […]
High street shops hit a wall as charity shop sales continue to boom
High-street shops in Bournemouth are closing at an alarming rate, frequently down Commercial Road, whilst sales for charity shops in the local area continue to rise. Two of the three department stores found in the town centre, Debenhams and House of Fraser, have had their respective futures thrown in doubt after falling trading figures. This […]
Bournemouth residents frustration over pre-school closure
Parents of children who attend Queen’s Park pre-school have expressed their anger over the two week closure of the school. They were met with a sign last Monday stating that the pre-school had been closed due to “unforeseen circumstances”, initially blaming staff sickness. The pre-school have followed up, saying that they are going through a […]
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 […]
Bournemouth construction company raises over £800 for homeless charity through a ‘3 Peaks Challenge’ that took place today
Stout Property Solutions Ltd teamed up with Crossfit Bournemouth to create a charity event in order to raise money for the homeless in the local area. The event recreated the well-known ‘3 Peak Challenge’ which involved around 20 people climbing ropes for a total of 681 times to represent the mileage climbed up the three […]
Bournemouth Parks in Mind project enjoying ‘gradual growth’ in pilot year claims project leader
The Bournemouth-based project which combines nature conservation with improving mental health and wellbeing has been “growing gradually”, according to Project Leader Peter Holloway. The Parks in Mind initiative was started in October by the Bournemouth Parks Foundation and works in partnership with Public Health Dorset and Bournemouth Borough Council. The aim is to get volunteers, […]
The Vintage Kilo lands on Bournemouth
Recycle, re-use, rummage, retro. Raving about clothes from decades gone by might be something your grandma is guilty of, but vintage is now undoubtedly all the rage. In a highly consumerism-driven society, a better way to benefit a budget, save the environment, and satisfy a craving for individuality in shopping and finding unique goods, is […]