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COP26: Bournemouth protest on Global Day of Action
Over a hundred protestors gather in Bournemouth demanding a call to action on the climate emergency.
India Suffers Vaccine Shortage Despite Being World’s Largest Vaccine Manufacturer
India has been suffering under their second COVID-19 wave for a few weeks now, even though it is home to the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer.
A change of a packaging law might be a challenge for restaurants in Germany, the industry warns
Restaurants, bistros, and cafes that offer to-go drinks and takeaway food in Germany must offer their products also in reusable packaging by 2023, according to the new packaging law amendment. This obligation also applies to food delivery services. Mr Christian Reuter from The German Hotel and Restaurant Association expects the new law amendment to become …
German MPs to take first ever pay cut
Salaries of the German MPs will fall for the first time in history from 1 July
Award Winners
A selection of award-winning Journalism from the Breaker
Poverty, Pregnancy & Patriarchy
Meet Elice, Olipa, Ruth and learn how the lives of these three Tanzanian women have been shape by a lack of access to education.
My Husband’s Secret Addiction
Ever wondered about your partner’s empty browser history? My Husband’s Secret Addiction is an audio documentary about addiction, porn and family.
When I Lost my Sister
When Amy was four years old she and Jade were inseparable, until a sudden tragic event changed everything.
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Breaker is the news and features site run by the journalism master’s students of the School of Journalism, English and Communication, Bournemouth University, England.
We cover a range of local, national and international issues. See our sections on science, environment, conflict, disasters, technology, and education, among others. Our coverage includes investigative reports, longform writing, and photojournalism.
Investigations
Recent News stories from Bournemouth & beyond
The over-60s in Vietnam
The story of a well-known fashionista and a street vendor in Vietnam, who would enlighten us that age doesn’t define who a person is.
Goodbye, Portugal
The life story of a Portuguese man from Madeira, who moved to England in search of a better life
Silent voices – The journey to trauma
Mental health and mental wellbeing is increasingly becoming a cause of concern in West African Nigeria.
The Enemy Within
Four million people in the UK suffer from an autoimmune disease, yet very little is known about what causes it and how to cure it
Outside: Transgender homeless youth
Thousands of transgender people face the fear of sleeping rough every day across the world.
Documentary
Television, Radio and Interactive documentaries made by MA Multimedia Journalism students at Bournemouth University
