Month: February 2012
261 posts
Painter nominated for apprentice award
Ian McCreery talks to Bournemouth's Apprentice of the Year nominee Kerry Isom about her surprise at being nominated, her career and what apprenticeships can do for unemployment.
‘Keep warm’ grant for elderly in Dorset
Last winter in Dorset 269 vulnerable people died from preventable cold weather related illnesses and a further 1,600 were hospitalized. This year the Dorset Community Foundation is awarding grants in order to prevent a similar occurrence.
10 things you mustn’t do for Valentine’s
Valentines Day is a nervous time for men all over the world. Have they brought the right gift? Have they spent enough? Ilker Kocas speaks to the ladies of Bournemouth about what they expect and don't expect for Valentines Day.
Man of controversy
Has Ian Paisley, Dr, MP, Leader & Lord mellowed with age? Marc Perry takes a look back at his life.
Men at work!
Roadworks are frustrating for commuters. Waiting annoys us, and rarely do we think of the worker on the road with anything but irritation. At a time when Bournemouth is seeing multiple traffic blocks, Prasanth Aby Thomas records the day in the life of road workers. A photo gallery.
Spain still haunted by Franco’s legacy
Spanish judge and pioneer of international human rights Baltasar Garzon is being investigated for his desire to uncover hidden atrocities committed under Franco's facist regime. Mark Wilson looks at the legitimacy of unearthing the past in the contemporary media agenda.
No expectation of snow in Bournemouth
While snow covers much of Britain, Karen Yun looks at the greener pastures of Bournemouth.
The lone bride: Storify
The Bournemouth International Centre Wedding Show 2012, one of the largest wedding exhibitions on the South Coast, took place Feb 3-5. Over 130 regional exhibitors showcased a variety of services and accessories. Laura Curtis covered the event live.
Chick pickin’ bluegrass
Bournemouth songstress Catherine Burke charmed the audience at Chaplins Bar with her mix of bluegrass and comedy. She interwove songs and stories on subjects such as failing with boys, kissing the wrong kind of man and eating too many doughnuts. Marc Perry reports.