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Breaker Survey: More than half of parents unsure about children receiving COVID-19 vaccine
A new survey by the Breaker has found that more than 50% of parents are unsure about whether they want their children to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
Endometriosis: Campaigners aim to improve awareness amongst health workers
Campaigners are calling for a radical shake-up of education and awareness amongst health professionals about a condition that is more common than diabetes.
Psychologist warns of dangers of continuous home working
With lockdown extensions across the globe, workers are forced to continue working from home. But how does this affect us?
COVID-19 could give rise to more tuberculosis cases, experts warn
The coronavirus pandemic has jeopardised progress in tackling the “white plague”.
3 years, 29 universities, 281 sexual assaults.
An investigation from The Breaker.
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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
