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The UK is currently dealing with a cost of living crisis, and as a result, many people are being more careful with their purchases. There is less emphasis on fast fashion and a greater need for quality pieces that will withstand the test of time and retain their value. We’re investing...
Weymouth Town Council’s new skatepark and parkour facility opened ahead of schedule on Friday (April 29th), providing a brand new place to skate and scoot.  The £358,000 park was built by local skatepark company Maverick. It includes a wide variety of features to provide opportunities for skaters, BMXers and scooter riders to practise their...
Could the next winner of the RSPCA photography awards be from the South? Talented young photographers from the South of England will again be aiming to land the top spots in the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards.  As the 2023 deadline for entries looms, the RSPCA is calling on young southern photographers to...

Discovering the Purbeck coast

All the rocks in Dorset are sedimentary and were deposited in water, mostly in shallow seas. They were deposited during the Jurassic, Cretaceous and Tertiary between about 200 million years ago and 40 million years ago and vary considerably in hardness and therefore resistance to erosion. This is well displayed on the Isle of Purbeck...

Spiking: The New Pandemic

“I am actually terrified of going out at the moment” Jess Short, a student of Bournemouth University shared. A recent wave of spiking has spread through UK nightclubs as a growing number of women have found themselves victims of a new spiking epidemic, with multiple women reporting to have found...
Ringstead Bay can be reached either along the coastal footpath from the east or via the minor road from the A353 east of Osmington. Parking is possible at the National Trust car park above Ringstead Bay and at the beach shop and café at Ringstead itself. Above the eastern part of Ringtead Bay is Burning...
If you’ve been feeling the travel urge lately but can’t leave the country due to closed borders (or you just want a quick getaway within the UK on a budget), this list has got you covered. Whether you’ve wanted to muse on life’s big questions overlooking a majestic Scandinavian...
In an increasingly digital world, online gaming has emerged as more than just a pastime. This activity is a powerful tool for uniting people across continents and cultures, providing a space for shared experiences in exciting virtual worlds.  Discover exactly how online gaming brings people together and the knock-on social benefits it provides...
BOURNEMOUTH, Christchurch and Poole have joined a number of destinations across the UK as part of a national tourism campaign aimed at encouraging visitors to give the hospitality sector a much-needed boost. Escape the Everyday is spearheaded by Visit Britain and aims to highlight attractions, places of accommodation and eateries with a focus...
A huge spectrum of the community turned out, from families with kids to those in their late 70s. Riding on a mass of local people led by the Cycling Rebellion, they rode from Poole Train Station through Poole Park and Baiter, finishing at Poole Quay. Adam Osman, founder of Cycling Rebellion...