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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Les Complicated
2016, reported an 11.2% increase in LGBT members coming out and embracing their identity and sexuality. Lesbians and bisexual women account for 2% of the population in the UK. Although, as the community continues to grow, the medical sector deprioritises LGBT needs disregarding sexuality as an affect to overall health. The needs of women who […]
Bournemouth Town Centre Bike Theft Hotspot
Buzz News can reveal that Bournemouth town centre has almost seven times more bike theft crime than the national average according to a survey. The figure has skyrocketed from 4.4 bike thefts per person in 2016 to 6.6 in 2017. Although it has been reduced to 4.9, a new initiative to bring rental bikes […]
What do the people of Bournemouth think Christmas is really about?
With Christmas fast approaching I took to the streets of Bournemouth to ask the public what Christmas means to them. It appears that Christmas holds different meanings to different people. It is the culmination of all these thoughts and traditions that makes the festive period so great. However, amongst all the Christmas paraphernalia there is […]
How much do you really know about Christmas?
A recent survey by OnePoll and the History Channel found that one in five British people don’t know that Jesus was born on Christmas Day. So how much do you really know about Christmas? Early Origins: The traditional meaning of Christmas arises from the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. He was believed […]
“The church is going to go out of business within the next 20 years”: says Bournemouth Reverend
Bournemouth Reverend Dr. Ian Terry, believes that unless action is taken “the Church is going to go out of business within the next 20 years or less.” The Church has remained as a staple of British society throughout its history and a voice of morality over current affairs. However, dwindling numbers could soon see the Church […]