Jim Gerrard
23 posts
Currently studying MA Multimedia Journalism at Bournemouth University. Graduate of the Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester in Agriculture.
Advertising Manager and correspondent for national steam and industrial heritage magazine, Vintage Spirit.
Five things to know about Bournemouth council budget
Homelessness, vulnerable people and potholes are among the key topics in this year’s council budget statement. The statement…
Culling of TB cattle highest in 2017
In 2017, over 43,000 cattle were slaughtered in the UK due to Bovine Tuberculosis outbreaks on farms. DEFRA…
Police cordon on Horseshoe Common after rape incident
Police have confirmed that they are investigating the rape of a girl on Horseshoe Common in the early hours…
MPs and protesters worries for proposed oil rig
The proposed Poole bay oil rig has been described as a ‘reckless gamble’ by MPs and local authorities…
Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals meet targets on A&E waiting times
NHS Trusts in Bournemouth and Poole have met the four hour waiting time target despite the grim national…
Fresh campaign to improve Burton Bus Service
A new appeal for a more frequent bus service for the village of Burton, near Christchurch, has been…
18th Century Hampshire mill gutted by blaze
A fire over night has badly damaged the historic Bere Mill in Whitchurch, Hampshire. No one was injured in…
Dorset Mind patron says its #timetotalk about mental health
The #timetotalk initiative is the highest trending hashtag on Twitter today. This comes after the announcement that the…
Farmer’s worries over possible chemical ban
A local farmer has expressed his concerns over the EU parliament’s lack of decision over the future of…