‘Talent’ grants available for empty shops
A second round of grants worth £2,000 are available for start up business with entrepreneurial flair. Empty shops in Pokesdown could soon be a thing of the past, and Marc Perry reveals more about the scheme here.
Q&A Spice It Up
Bournemouth University students have organised a non-profit event in aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research. Ilker Kocas interviewed BU student and organiser Lucy Demuth to find out more.
Blood glucose meter for iPhones
A one-inch device which measures the blood glucose levels of diabetics has debuted in the UK. The technology is unique and designed to be attached to iPhones and iPads. Andria Archontides reports.
Cheer for BU
A newly formed cheerleading squad has come to Bournemouth University. The BU Falcons may only be two weeks old, but Karen Yun was impressed by their moves when she went to watch the squad train.
Low rent resurgence in business
Seven new businesses have opened up on route between Boscombe and Southbourne in recent weeks. Marc Perry takes a video tour to ask start up owners what it is about the area that is attracting so much entrepreneurial activity.
Interview: Direct Hit!
It's hard to make money from music these days, but who needs it? Not American punk rock band Direct Hit!, Mark Wilson discovers.
The ‘occupied’ Tibet
Tibet's problems under Chinese rule are receiving incresed global attention, in part thanks to protests and demonstrations around the world. China has responded, crushing rebellions and silencing writers, artists and the media. However, in the process, an entire culture may die out. Prasanth Aby Thomas reports.
The Russian satire boom
Following the controversial re-election of Vladimir Putin as Russian president, in a country that has traditionally not tolerated its leaders being openly mocked, opponents of the regime have been using humour to get their message across. Ashley Crowson looks at the emerging satirical movement.
Kurdish activists begin hunger strike
In parallel with similar actions which have taken place across Europe, Kurdish activists have begun a four-day hunger strike on the northern terrace of Trafalgar Square. Laura Curtis went to find out about their demands and protest.
