When retired salesmen David Shorter booked a train ticket to London one November afternoon, he only intended to sketch the Thames. But fast forward two years later and after making his way around the south coast, David now sits on Dorset’s golden beach, sketching Boscombe pier ahead of his quest to create his first ever […]
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Bournemouth Parks in Mind project enjoying ‘gradual growth’ in pilot year claims project leader
The Bournemouth-based project which combines nature conservation with improving mental health and wellbeing has been “growing gradually”, according to Project Leader Peter Holloway. The Parks in Mind initiative was started in October by the Bournemouth Parks Foundation and works in partnership with Public Health Dorset and Bournemouth Borough Council. The aim is to get volunteers, […]
CHVRCHES bring the O2 Academy to life during latest tour performance
God is a woman. And her name is Lauren Mayberry. CHVRCHES’ third date of their whistle-stop UK and Ireland tour kicked off in a blazing fire of flare at the O2 Academy Bournemouth. With loyal supporters of all ages swarming to the venue, the anticipation of eager fans created a euphoric atmosphere. Their ‘Love Is […]
Community Fridge set to feed the hungry and tackle food waste in Bournemouth
Community Fridge are donating fridges of food around Bournemouth, specifically in Boscombe, at Sainsbury’s and Boscombe Library. The food is usually donated by households, supermarkets, restaurants and shops when they’ve got excess food and when the food is nearing it’s expiry date. The average UK family wastes £810 per year by throwing away unused food and drink. […]
Revealed: crime maps reveal 1,946 reports of crime in central Boscombe in 2018
Reports published on the Police UK crime map website reveal 1,946 crimes were reported in Boscombe alone from January to November 2018. The crimes range from arson to bike theft and all occurred within a 0.15 square mile area in the centre of Boscombe. This covers the main High Street, Churchill Gardens and Boscombe Crescent. […]
When David Bowie played in Dorset
It’s almost two years since David Bowie passed away and today would’ve been his 72nd birthday. To commemorate one of the world’s best selling music artists, we’re looking back at the times he performed in Dorset. Over the course of his first tour (titled the ‘Ziggy Stardust Tour’) he performed in Bournemouth three times. The […]
Boscombe news agent refused security shutters despite fears of burglary
Boscombe News has been denied the permission to install new security shutters even though the owners are fearful for anti-social behaviour and burglary. Boscombe News , based on Christchurch Road, have appealed the decision made by Bournemouth Borough Council to the Planning Inspectorate. Planning inspectors have dismissed the case because of their concerns that shutters […]