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Pokesdown
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Fury over Pokesdown station access
Community activists are set to submit a petition calling for disabled access at Pokesdown station
Mattress vandals cause delays to commuters
Train services to and from Bournemouth were disrupted when vandals placed a mattress on the tracks near Pokesdown…
‘Love From Hetty and Dave’ see Christmas sales double
Pokesdown accessory store “Love from Hetty and Dave,” experienced increased online Christmas sales. Creator and owner of the…
Pokesdown & Boscombe: Don’t judge a town by its cover
Boscombe is an ambiguous suburb, tarnished with a bad reputation for its crime and housing problems, but also…
‘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.
Funds for Boscombe and West Howe
Areas of West Howe and Boscombe are to receive £35,000 to help address deprivation, a Bournemouth Cabinet meeting heard yesterday.
Pokesdown traders share the love
Pokesdown is branding itself as the vintage quarter of Bournemouth. Local fashion and furniture shops in the area opened from 10am to 4pm for the special Valentine-themed event, which featured attractions including street entertainers, a vintage photo booth and a traditional ice-cream tricycle.
Boscombe traders voice safety concerns
Traders in Boscombe have voiced their concerns about a lack of safety and security in the area. Many…
Vintage treasures in Bournemouth
Vintage clothing and accessories are fast becoming must-have wardrobe essentials, with celebrities including Nicole Richie and the Olsen twins frequently spotted wearing beautiful pieces dating back to 1920s. No longer confined to London, this new trend is sweeping the country, with vintage inspired stores and cafes popping up everywhere you turn along the South Coast.