There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding HRT since a 2002 report linked the treatment with a heightened risk of breast cancer. A lot of women are prescribed the treatment and are wary of it, some even coming off it completely. The BBC documentary, The Truth About The Menopause detailed concerns about the treatment and spoke to […]
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How one woman turned her struggle with premature menopause into a support network for women like her
Clare Shepherd shares how a premature menopause in her 30s and an endometriosis diagnosis left her determined to help and support women going through what she did. Clare Shepherd was just 32 years old when she went through a premature menopause. During her seven-year struggle until she finally got a diagnosis, Clare was also told she had severe endometriosis, leading to a full hysterectomy at age 39. According to […]
Polyamorous relationships: Misunderstood
Polyamory: The practice of, or desire for, intimate relationships with more than one partner at one time, with the consent of all partners involved. Often referred to as consensual “non-monogamy”. The assumptions based on polyamory could be damaging to the reputation of the lifestyle. Christian Klesse, a researcher of polyamory and cultural sociology at Manchester Metropolitan […]
CPR feature: “They’re effectively dead, you can’t do any more damage”
Thirty thousand people suffer cardiac arrests outside hospital in the UK each year. Josh Wilde investigates why fewer than one in ten survive Amanda Hobbs glances into her garden and comments on the rare fine weather as afternoon sun bathes her dining room in a soft yellow glow. Picture frames catch the light as they […]
Solving The Big Issue: An Interactive Documentary on Homelessness
Have you ever wondered how you would survive on the street? For nearly 5000 people in England it’s a reality. Decisions made can be the difference between life and death. We put you in that position as you’re faced with a series of choices that real people deal with every day. Supported by interviews with […]
Age no barrier for Bournemouth’s walking footballers
75 and still playing, a short feature on Bournemouth’s walking footballers and their love for the game…
7 ways you can help Bournemouth’s homeless population
Bournemouth Borough Council has been heavily criticised after provisions have been put in place throughout the town centre to counter homelessness. Allegedly, £3,500 has been invested in installing bars on benches to prevent the homeless population using them to sleep rough, which some people have viewed as being a waste of money. Many individuals, including […]
Football Documentary: Face It, It’s Racist.
Reported incidents of discrimination have risen for the fifth year in a row. Nearly half of these are race-related. Josh Wilde reports…