Month: November 2011
16 posts
University: Guardian sales rank highest in ‘worst year ever’ for magazine sales
Is mobile technology harming print media sales in Bournemouth University? Marc Perry investigates...
Review: Frank Turner & Against Me!
Frank Turner fans beware! Mark Wilson tackles the recent O2 Academy show in Boscombe.
Bournemouth landlords concerned about crime site
Expansion of the government’s popular crime mapping website Police.uk has sparked concerns over falling house prices and difficulties renting rooms among Bournemouth landlords.
The website, which has received over 400 million hits since launching in February, has expanded the crimes it shows to include shoplifting, drugs, criminal damage and arson. By the end of this year, the site will also include the names of specific areas where crime levels are highest.
Boscombe shop owner says ‘dump fast fashion’
A Boscombe vintage shop owner is urging shoppers to dump disposable fashion.
Nicki Grainger, owner of 'What Alice Found' in Christchurch Road, said: “It is lovely to work in an environment with people’s belongings that have been treasured for generations, you go into charity shops now and they are completely full with clothes from Primark.
Poole bus driver makes directorial debut
“I was suffering from terrible stage fright. From then on, I swore never to act again,” he chuckles, sipping a beer.
At 62, Mr Mitchener is putting final touches to his pantomime production on Robin Hood, which he has written, produced, directed and self-financed, over the past 18 months. “I did not want to act, but was curious to know what goes on behind the stage and what goes into a theatre production,” he adds.
‘Music is key’ says Poole publican
Poole's publicans are turning to to music and comedy to beat the economic downturn.
The Portsmouth Hoy's Jeremy Thompson believes live entertainment could be the key to keeping customers interested:
“In this [economic] climate it’s not good enough to just be a pub... You need to give people a reason to come to you.”
Vintage Market Boosts Boscombe
Karen Yun reports on the success of independent traders in Boscombe.
Pensioners urged to have free flu jabs
Pensioners and people with medical conditions are being encouraged to get a free seasonal flu vaccination.
GPs across Dorset and the local NHS have joined forces to stress the importance of getting the vaccinations. Everyone eligible for a free jab has received a letter or a phone call from their GP or practitioner to be informed about a free flu vaccination day.
Olympic trade not plain sailing for Poole
Poole restauranteurs have reservations about the impact of the Olympic Games, Ilker Kocas discovers.
