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Art centre proposals: Storify
Plans for the redevelopment of the Boscombe Center for Community Arts site, currently occupied by protestors, were showcased…
‘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.
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.
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.
Art centre proposals: Storify
Plans for the redevelopment of the Boscombe Centre for Community Arts site, currently occupied by protestors, are showcased today. Marc Perry live tweeted from the discussions. Follow the developments on The Breaker.
Green light for Bournemouth hotel training site
Bournemouth Council has given the green light for building work to begin on a new hotel training site in the town centre.
