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Bournemouth feminists protest about cuts
Students from the Feminist Society of Bournemouth University united with local workers to protest the government cuts in town centre last Saturday.
The students dressed up as typical 1950’s housewives indicating that they don't want to go back time when women's rights were largely ignored.
Boscombe Art Trail
Boscombe art trail links the sea front with shopping street. In the interactive map and gallery has been displayed location of seven sculptures with description, photos and night effects.
The art trail was designed by a Dorset-based artist Andy Kirby who won £74,000 commission to design the project. Ideas were put forward by local residents and influenced by the artist's style.
Boscombe heart charity pins hopes on Christmas
Almost 80 per cent of the items in the store are second-hand, according to store manager Silvia Pettet. Donations to the British Heart Foundation are made by people who drop off their belongings directly to the store. The organisation also offers pick-up services every two weeks. “We have drivers who are willing to collect donations from people’s houses but lately our vans have been returning with few donations.”
University: Guardian sales rank highest in ‘worst year ever’ for magazine sales
Is mobile technology harming print media sales in Bournemouth University? Marc Perry investigates...
Bournemouth landlords concerned about crime site
Expansion of the government’s popular crime mapping website Police.uk has sparked concerns over falling house prices and difficulties renting rooms among Bournemouth landlords.
The website, which has received over 400 million hits since launching in February, has expanded the crimes it shows to include shoplifting, drugs, criminal damage and arson. By the end of this year, the site will also include the names of specific areas where crime levels are highest.
Vintage Market Boosts Boscombe
Karen Yun reports on the success of independent traders in Boscombe.
Pensioners urged to have free flu jabs
Pensioners and people with medical conditions are being encouraged to get a free seasonal flu vaccination.
GPs across Dorset and the local NHS have joined forces to stress the importance of getting the vaccinations. Everyone eligible for a free jab has received a letter or a phone call from their GP or practitioner to be informed about a free flu vaccination day.
Olympic trade not plain sailing for Poole
Poole restauranteurs have reservations about the impact of the Olympic Games, Ilker Kocas discovers.
Local gardens still pushing up daisies
Marc Perry studies the effects of an unseasonal autumn on Bournemouth's parks an their employees, and answers the question; where do all the leaves go?