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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.
West Howe gets improvement manager
Young people and troubled families in West Howe received a new manager who will help to improve their standard of living.
Paul Iggulden, has been assigned as West Howe regeneration project manager and will be highlighting major concerns to improve the lives of young people and troubled families in the area.
Bournemouth cafes feel the brunt of recession
Independent cafes in Bournemouth are feeling the pinch of recession, with some reporting a drop in sales this…
In Life’s Ring
Hope. Self-esteem. Discipline. Words not normally associated with fighting. But in this small gym tucked away in a corner of Springbourne, that's what it is about. Marc Perry records how trainer Steve Clark uses the medium of boxing to develop character and talent in teenagers. An audio slideshow.
Retail stores threaten Boscombe market
Business for independent traders at the Boscombe market is suffering due to the presence of major retail stores in the area.
The open air Boscombe market, which is set up every Thursday and Saturday on Christchurch road, faces competition from the nearby stores such as Sainsbury, Primark, and New Look.
Boscombe: a loveable mess
Despite what most people believe, for me, Boscombe is a place for reflection. I can attend all the yoga classes that FitSpace gym has to offer, but nothing gives me peace of mind like a walk through the loveable hodgepodge that is Boscombe.
Landlords support Boscombe housing plans
The National Landlords Association has said it will cooperate fully with the Council in its plans to improve standards of housing in Boscombe.
Earlier this month, the council called on local landlords to help them improve standards in the area, after an assessment found that it is one of the most deprived parts of Bournemouth.
They have said they want local landlords to help them identify properties that need improving. They also said they want to help tenants by providing them with guidance and advice if they think their property is not up to scratch.
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.”