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Bournemouth Local Democracy Reporter

Here you can view the work i had published as Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Local Democracy Reporter on sites such as; Bournemouth Echo, Dorset Echo, Bournemouth One, Greatest Hits, and BBC News.

Bournemouth Echo •

Council responds to Pokesdown station funding announcement

In 2022, BCP Council had agreed to fund £2.6million for the Pokesdown project, but a proposal to remove the council’s contribution from the project was debated and approved at a full council meeting on February 24, 2026.

In response to the announcement that the funding from the government has been secured, Councillor Millie Earl, leader of BCP Council, said: “We welcome this funding, which is good news for rail passengers travelling to and from Pokesdown station. It’s a clear sign Government...
Bournemouth Echo •

Dorset Council's plans to join flood service to be discussed by BCP cabinet

The Environment Agency has strategic overview for national FCERM delivery and encourage councils to form partnerships.

South West Flood & Coastal (SWFaC) is a centre of expertise in Flooding & Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM), hosted by BCP Council.

Its approach is to minimise the risk of flooding and coastal erosion working with local communities and partners, while aligning staff, skills and resources to provide a co-ordinated service.

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The Environment Agency ha...
Bournemouth Echo •

Councillor says new Lidl approval is 'disappointing'

Previously, Lidl had plans for a similar scheme rejected for not using the land effectively by not implementing a mixed-use housing development, or dedicating land for a cycle lane.

A revised application was submitted and has now been approved by committee in line with officer recommendations for a new Lidl store at Westover Retail Park on Castle Lane West on March 19.

Speaking after the meeting Moordown ward Councillor Joe Salmon said: “I am really disappointed by this decision.”

Re...
Daily Echo •

Residents say 800-home New Forest plan would be ‘disastrous’

The proposal to build up to 800 homes on land south‑east of Fordingbridge has been put forward in New Forest District Council’s (NFDC) new local plan, which is currently out for consultation until Friday, March 20.

The new local plan will guide where new homes, jobs, infrastructure, and environmental improvements should be built in the area.

In 2021, a plan to build nearly 100 homes, a village hall, a children’s playground, and a new access road from the B3078 was refused by NFDC as the...
Bournemouth Echo •

Coastal protection work completed three weeks early

Works undertaken as part of the Poole Bay Beach Management Scheme is a 17-year coastal protection program designed to protect the coastline from erosion and flooding.

It involves regular beach replenishment and timber groyne renewal, securing homes, infrastructure, and tourism against rising sea levels

The scheme is designed to help protect BCP’s coastline from flooding and erosion for the next 100 years.

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The latest update of the project announced that four timber groyn...
Bournemouth Echo •

MP welcomes £1.8m coastal funding to protect homes and tourism

The investment will support phases two and three of the Poole Bay Beach Management Scheme to safeguard Bournemouth and Poole’s seafronts.

These phases are part of a decade-long programme of beach replenishment and groyne renewal. Most recently the council completed works to renew groynes at East Cliff beach and Boscombe beach.

Tom Hayes MP for Bournemouth East said: “This government investment will protect local properties and strengthen our defences. I will keep working with the Environ...
Bournemouth Echo •

Wave of support for BCP Council’s bid to become Town of Culture in 2028

Before drafting the first‑stage proposal, the council got feedback from a wide range of cultural partners across the BCP area, to fully understand the views of those involved in the sector.

Based on this feedback the local authority proposes to highlight the rich local cultural offer and shared identity which is shaped by the coastal and natural landscape across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.

The Town of Culture programme could help broaden participation and increase creative oppo...
Bournemouth Echo •

Public paddling pools across BCP to reopen in May

Christchurch’s Quomps Splash Park, which is now operated by Christchurch Town Council, is expected to reopen in late May but no date has been announced.

At Littledown Park, the paddling pool operated by BH Live in partnership with BCP Council, will reopen in May 2026.

Both Redhill and Hamworthy Park paddling pools will reopen for the season on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Councillor Millie Earl, leader of BCP Council, said: “The paddling pools are incredibly valued by our community, and I...
Bournemouth Echo •

Countdown to town council elections in seven weeks

In October 2025, BCP Council controversially voted in favour of establishing three new town councils.

As previously reported these new lower tier authorities will cost a total of £4,175,510 in the first year for no services to be provided due to a lack of time available for service transfer and set up requirements.

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Town councils are responsible for Christmas lights and seasonal celebrations, community events, local facilities and amenities such as allotments.

Candidates...
Bournemouth Echo •

Fresh plans submitted to improve visitor centre at Hengistbury Head

A proposal to install a covering in the courtyard of the Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre complex is currently under consideration to provide more shelter for visitors during inclement and hot weather.

The site was granted planning permission in February 2011 to create and operate a visitor centre for the benefit of residents, visitors and schools.

The centre has a variety of information and activities including an exhibition area, displays, video presentations, a gift shop and toilets....
Bournemouth Echo •

More than £750million of investments ongoing in BCP

Councillor Millie Earl, leader of BCP Council, has said that the conurbation is made special by “the residents, workers, volunteers, and business owners who pour their energy and pride into our communities every single day”.

Adding that although high streets across the UK are changing, due to chains moving away from town centres or going out of business, the council is meeting the challenge of tackling this change by working with partners.

Cllr Earl said: “Poole’s reputation as one of th...
Bournemouth Echo •

Plans for new Lidl store in Westover Retail Park given green light

In 2023, Lidl submitted its first planning application to build a new supermarket in Westover Retail Park, plans were rejected in January 2025 as the application didn’t use the land effectively.

Amended plans were submitted in April 2025 which dedicated land to be used as a cycle lane and reduced the size of the store.

Four letters of objections to the plans were received which to the application, including from rival supermarket Tesco. Objections raised concerns over traffic, congestion...
Bournemouth Echo •

Poole BID given green light by town businesses

The BID’s next phase will launch this summer, with new projects beginning later in 2026. There will be a focus on key priority areas including A Safer, Stronger Poole, Pride in Place, Promoting Poole, and Supporting Growth.

Ballot results, announced by BCP Council chief executive Aidan Dunn, show 83 per cent of levy payers supported continuing the scheme, which will raise around £350,000 a year for investment in Poole town centre.

Rob Brown, chair of Poole BID, said: “This vote gives a c...
Bournemouth Echo •

Play park reopens after council fixes safety issues

Kingston Road playground was previously closed due to safety concerns.

The green spaces team recently carried out work to install brand new equipment, repair broken steps and lay fresh surface as part of the council’s £4.4million Plan for Play strategy.

Cllr Andy Hadley, portfolio holder with responsibility for parks at BCP Council, said: “Kingston Road is at the heart of my ward and I know how important it has been for the local community to get it re-opened.

“I’m really pleased tha...
Bournemouth Echo •

Green Party questions if £6.1million fine for oil spill is fair

On March 13, 2026, Anglo-French oil and gas company Perenco was told to pay £6.1million to put right the damage done to the Dorset environment by a major oil spill that happened in March 26, 2023.

The incident was caused by a pipe which was carrying a mix of oil and water at Ower Bay corroded faster than expected, releasing a “significant” amount of oil into sensitive habitats including seagrass beds and saltmarsh.

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The company lost an estimated 31,600 litres or around 200 b...
Bournemouth Echo •

Council proposes major upgrade to public bins

A new policy to upgrade bins to make it easier for residents to dispose of rubbish and dog waste is being proposed by BCP Council.

The plans will see phased works to remove old dog waste and litter bins and replace them with combined bins where residents can dispose of all waste in one place. This will make bins easier to maintain, less likely to overflow and more convenient for residents.

The bins will be significantly larger and will target the number bins by looking at how busy the ar...
Bournemouth Echo •

Plans for 800 extra homes in the New Forest would be 'devastating for entire area'

The proposal to build up to 800 homes on land south‑east of Fordingbridge has been put forward in New Forest District Council’s (NFDC) new local plan, which is currently out for consultation until Friday, March 20.

The new local plan will guide where new homes, jobs, infrastructure, and environmental improvements should be built in the area.

In 2021, a plan to build nearly 100 homes, a village hall, a children’s playground, and a new access road from the B3078 was refused by NFDC as the...
Bournemouth Echo •

Plans to turn 18th century listed buildings into homes

Thompson F I T Limited is applying for permission to change the properties at 18 and 20 Market Street in Poole from offices into two five-bedroom homes. Both buildings are three storeys high with number 20 classed as Grade II* and number 18 classed as Grade II listed.

Currently the two buildings are linked internally after a wall was removed to create access for a single building for commercial use. As part of the plans minor works will be required to reinstate the building back to two separ...
Bournemouth Echo •

Bar allowed to continue operating after 'insufficient evidence' from complainant

Chaplin’s & The Cellar Bar located in Christchurch Road, Boscombe, is a restaurant and bar near the Sovereign Shopping Centre.

Ms Pearl Montgomery submitted an application to review the bar licence due to noise being generated by music and customers.

Nearly 200 representations of support for the bar were received, but as not all of these letters related to the licensing objectives not all of them could be taken into consideration by the licensing sub-committee.

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During t...
Bournemouth Echo •

Plans to expand family-run jewellery shop refused due to loss of two flats

J Franses & Son Jewellers on Westover Road submitted plans in January to convert the second and third floor of 23 Westover Road from residential use to commercial use.

The proposal was submitted to support the operational expansion and long-term sustainability of the business.

The planning statement says the jewellers is a “well-established, family-run jewellery business” which has been around since the 1980s.

The document also says that the flats above the shop have not been “habita...
Bournemouth Echo •

Plans to add extra home to street refused due to ‘overdevelopment’

In December 2025, a proposal to sever a plot of land at 43 Durdells Gardens and to build a new end of terrace house was submitted to BCP Council.

Six objections to the plans were received raising concerns about the size of the proposed three-bedroom house and increased pressure on parking in the area.

The property is located near Turbary Common and Kinson Common both of which are protected heathland areas, which is one of the reasons planning officers have decided to refuse the plans....
Bournemouth Echo •

Food waste collection deadline will be missed by council

Under the new simpler recycling law, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has that by March 31 councils will be required to collect recycling including food waste from “all households in England”.

In January, BCP Council confirmed an additional 102,673 households in Bournemouth and Poole would be getting food waste collections every week starting from April 6, 2026.

Households in Christchurch have had food waste recycling available since 2012.

It has been repo...
Bournemouth Echo •

McDonald’s submits plans to refurbish restaurant in Poole

The fast-food chain is proposing to improve its Alder Road location, the plans include repainting the outside of the building from khaki green to dark grey, forming a new entrance door, and blocking up an existing window.

These changes are designed to improve internal operations and customer flow.

No changes to the current parking provision, opening hours, or overall site layout are proposed in the plans.

All 18 car parking spaces, including two disabled bays, and two grill bays will...
Bournemouth Echo •

BCP Council preparing for introduction of Renters’ Right Act

Reforms under the Renters’ Rights Act coming into effect from May 1, 2026, include scrapping no-fault evictions, banning fixed-term tenancies and bidding wars, and limiting rent increases to once a year.

Landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants without giving a reason, such as selling the property, unpaid rent, or anti-social behaviour.

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BCP Council has said it is closely monitoring the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act ahead of May and is “preparing for a pos...
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Work Experience 2022-2025

Express.co.uk •

We run UK's 'best pie and mash shop' – customers come all the way from Australia

Often referred to as the original street food, pie and mash is a cockney classic and a staple of British cuisine - but the number of shops are dwindling. However, M. Manze, which constantly crops up on lists of the best pie and mash shops in the country, is changing with the times and continuing to thrive despite recent challenges. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjkn...
Express.co.uk •

The green pigeon that's become 'a tourist attraction'—but experts share concerns

Clips showing a bright green pigeon are going viral on the video-sharing social media platform TikTok, amassing millions of views and prompting people to flock to Northampton town centre in the hopes of seeing the unusually coloured bird. While the reason behind its colour isn't yet known for certain, it is believed it may have been dyed or painted green. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp...
Express.co.uk •

Locals living next to £286m prison fume as rowdy inmates cause chaos

Residents in Glen Parva, Leicestershire have said their lives have been made a living hell by Britain’s newest prison. The category C retainment centre opened in May 2023, replacing Glen Parva Youth Offenders institute and houses 1,700 prisoners who are near the end of their sentences. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v11822...
Express.co.uk •

The 19 beaches named 'worst in England' due to major issue - full list

Each year, the Environment Agency tests 455 stretches of beach and rates the quality between poor and excellent. The samples taken reveal how much the water has been polluted with faecal matter from things like sewage, livestock, wildlife, birds and road drainage. In 2025 an additional six beaches were given "Brown Flag" status. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwq...
Express.co.uk •

Locals living next to £286m prison fume as rowdy inmates cause chaos

Residents in Glen Parva, Leicestershire have said their lives have been made a living hell by Britain’s newest prison. The category C retainment centre opened in May 2023, replacing Glen Parva Youth Offenders institute and houses 1,700 prisoners who are near the end of their sentences. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v11822...
Express.co.uk •

The pretty little UK town named 'best place to live' in north of England in 2025

A picturesque town located in the south of the Yorkshire Dales has been named the best place to live in the North of England. Ilkley, West Yorkshrie, is an old spa town in Wharfe Valley just outside Bradford, admired for its moorlands, countryside and architecture. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222');document.getEleme...
Express.co.uk •

Iconic British author who only wrote 1 classic book died penniless in Paris

After contracting an ear infection and developing acute meningitis, Oscar Wilde died penniless in Paris. Despite only writing one novel in his lifetime, Wilde’s works are still read and he is considered one of the most famous names in literature. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed425dykqrwsxp&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222');document.getElementById('ovp-primis'...
Express.co.uk •

Woman sparks fury after admitting 'being a mum ruined my career'

A woman who unexpectedly fell pregnant in 2023 has been accused of being a bad mum after she admitted having a baby ruined her career. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222');document.getElementById('ovp-primis').appendChild(el);if('onscrollend' in window){document.addEventListener("scrollend",(event)=>{if(window.scrollY>...
Express.co.uk •

Fury as UK council spending a whopping £5k a day on empty offices

A council's headquarters have been closed and vacant for more than a year but taxpayers are still paying for the building. Nearly £2million was spent of Worcestershire County Council taxpayer money on maintaining disused property last year. The staggering figure is around £5,300 a day and includes a £390,000 payment on a study to assess the building feasibility. The slammed council is currently run by a minority Reform coalition which is two seats short of a majority following May's local electi...
Greatest Hits Radio (Bristol & The South West) •

UPFEST painting mural on Bristol double decker bus

A Bristol double decker bus is being spray painted with street art to promote popular festival UPFEST.First Bus in partnership with the organisers will be showcasing artwork from one of Bristol’s legendary street artists Cheo. The design will feature the most iconic landmarks from across Bristol and the West of England using Cheo's signature cartoon style. Event organisers say partnering with First Bus is a great way for UPFEST to bring the festival to the community and brighten up Bristol’s bus...
Greatest Hits Radio (Bristol & The South West) •

West Country cider maker works with Bristol Uni to preserve apples

A West Country-based cider maker is working with the University of Bristol on a set of 'groundbreaking' research into the preservation of apples.It has all been prompted by the worsening climate, with their efforts alongside Sandford Orchards in Devon particularly looking at varieties of the fruit which are unique or threatened - as, of course, apples are the beating heart of the industry.Devon is said to be a perfect micro-climate for cider apples, and is home to the country’s oldest mill and o...
Gloucestershire Live •

My tips for disabled students thinking about university

Gloucestershire Live as been working alongside journalism students at the University of Gloucestershire. We have recently taken the time to come into the university's Park Campus in Cheltenham and use the space we've been provided as a newsroom.

Below, one of the students we have worked with, Amy Woodward, 21, has written her own experience on living with Aniridia (lack of an iris and having better vision at close range) and also advice for any young person considering university with similar c...
Gloucestershire Live •

'My life in Cheltenham as a disabled person'

Over the past month, Gloucestershire Live has been teaming up with journalism students at the University of Gloucestershire. We've recently spent time at its Park Campus in Cheltenham, using the space provided as a newsroom.

One of the students we've worked with, Amy Woodward, 21, has written a first-person piece on life as a disabled person. Amy is a second year student as she explores what life is like living with a visual impairment.

You can read her piece below. If you would like to share...
Gloucestershire Live •

'I'm visually impaired and people just vanish when they see my white cane'

Over the past month, Gloucestershire Live has been teaming up with journalism students at the University of Gloucestershire. We've recently spent time at its Park Campus in Cheltenham, using the space provided as a newsroom.

One of the students we've worked with, Amy Woodward, 21, has written an interview with Derek, a resident of Woodmancote near Bishop's Cleeve. Both Amy and Derek are blind.

Interviewing him at home, Amy explores what it is like to be a blind person and brings up some key di...

University Work

Explore work I produced during University news days 

Gltwenties •

Update: Prime Ministers in Their Own Words: Boris Johnson Fails to Impress in Gloucestershire

The day has arrived when Boris Johnson is coming to town… but who will be there to see him? This time last week 53% of tickets hadn’t sold and with less then twelve hours to go 43% of tickets remain unsold.He is coming to the event to promote his new book Unleashed, a tale covering Johnson political career from becoming Mayor of London through to his time as Prime Minister handling Brexit and Covid. Critics are divided over whether the book is full of Johnson blowing his own trumpet or if he is...
Gltwenties •

Jess Philips Discusses MP Safety and Social Media at the Cheltenham Lit Fest

is time five years ago, at this exact festival, Jess Philips received the news of the death of fellow parliamentarian David Amos who was stabbed at his constituency surgery Southend. Coming back to talk about her new book, Let’s Be Honest, she discusses the last 14 years of government, her own experience of government so far and the importance of safety - for not only ordinary people, but for MPs and the affect that social media is having.
Gltwenties •

Prime Ministers Time in Office: in Their Own Words

Over 50% of tickets for Boris Johnson’s Literature Festival talk on his memoir Unleashed, haven’t sold.Boris Johnson was one of five Conservative Prime Ministers in the last 14 years. During his time in office, scandal after scandal surfaced from the prorogation of Parliament to Partygate, making him possibly one of the most controversial Prime Minister's of recent times. His book covers the highs and lows of his political career from Brexit to COVID and concludes that Britain is an exceptional...

Marketing Internship NCW 2021-2022

Explore some of the work I did for my school’s marketing department between 2021-2022

New College Worcester •

The annual MCC v NCW Cricket Match is back!

There are many school events that as a community, we all enjoy and look forward to during the summer.

One of those events is of course the annual MCC v NCW Cricket Match!

It was a beautiful day for this year’s match, with the sun shining and a light breeze. As the MCC team donned their variety of Sim Specs, the spectators took their places for what is always a fun, but hard-fought competition.

Clive Spencer acted as umpire, and Lynne Newell from the Worcester Old Elizabethans as the scorer.
New College Worcester •

Raising awareness of Retinoblastoma

This week, 7 – 14 May, is Retinoblastoma Awareness Week.

Retinoblastoma is a type of eye cancer which can most commonly be found in babies and young children and is often spotted by having a white pupil. The condition can cause people to lose one or both eyes, and has significant psychological and physical impact.

Sixth Form student Samih has been blind from the age of 2 due to Retinoblastoma. “It can feel quite isolating because people with Retinoblastoma are a minority within the vision impa
New College Worcester •

Mental Health Awareness Week

From 9 – 15 May, the UK will be celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week – a week which aims to inspire action to promote messages of good mental health for everyone. The event has continued to grow each year with more and more focus being put on to mental health, and is now one of the biggest awareness weeks across the UK!

Last year, the theme given to the week was surrounding nature which was particularly important given the pandemic. This year’s theme is loneliness. This is because of the de
New College Worcester •

We Will Rock You!

For the last few months, the corridors of school at NCW have been filled with the sound of rock music and singing – it could only be the rehearsals for the We Will Rock You school production!

Staff and students involved in this year’s exciting production have been rehearsing relentlessly, and finally presented their hard work to the school community and parents on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th March.

We Will Rock You tells the story of a globalised future where the world doesn’t have music. A
New College Worcester •

Children's Mental Health Week 2022

From 7 – 13 February 2022, it is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme for this year is growing together; this is about growing emotionally and finding ways to help each other out. It has made me reflect on how NCW helps young people who are not only VI, but who also suffer with mental health issues.

Vision impaired students can suffer with a range of different mental health conditions, especially coming to NCW from mainstream environments – feelings of worry, social isolation and
New College Worcester •

"If you work hard, you will get something big out of it!"

Year 13 student Jack joined NCW in September 2014, and has been on a real journey in his time at college – growing in such confidence and independence.

Back in 2010, Jack suffered from a brain tumour which was removed surgically. Soon after the operation, Jack sadly developed meningitis and wasn’t given much hope for the future from his consultants in terms of being able to stand and walk again. The after effects of the surgery has had an impact on Jack’s sight as well as his balance and streng
New College Worcester •

Students experience pottery with Museum of Royal Worcester

On Wednesday 24 November, Year 7 and 8 students had the wonderful opportunity to have a pottery session with visitors from the Museum of Royal Worcester.

Visitors Kay and Louise brought with them the pop up museum, and were able to let students have an afternoon exploring the creative work from well-known Royal Worcester Porcelain. Students delved into holding rare and decorative pieces from their collection, some of which dated all the way back to the 18th century!

One museum piece was a spec
New College Worcester •

Experimenting with a new Van de Graaff generator!

The NCW Physics department have got a new Van de Graaff generator, and have been busy investigating the effects of charging a student!

A Van de Graaff generator is an electrostatic generator which removes electrons from the dome, moves them along a belt and takes them to the bottom of the generator. The positive charges left are spread out on the surface of the sphere.

Mr Stark charged up the Van de Graaff by spinning a wheel which turned the belt and transferred the electrons away from the me
New College Worcester •

Amy's University Lowdown!

Every student who wants to go to university has to go through the same process when considering where they want to go and what course they want to study. When you have a disability, this process can be made even more complicated – you have to consider various different aspects to get the best out of the opportunities available.

Recently I have been visiting different universities in order to help me decide where I want to study after I have finished sixth form. I’m looking to study Journalism.
New College Worcester •

Students receive visit from Slam Poets for National Poetry Day

In celebration of National Poetry Day, Dr Jack McGowen and Ruth Stacey from the University of Worcester Creative Writing Department, paid NCW students a visit on Friday 8 October.

Both Jack and Ruth have been writing for a number of years spanning across various writing forms and genres. Students were delighted to sit and listen to poems, as well as having a go at writing their own.

Sixth Form student Amy took the opportunity to interview the creative writers to find out why they enjoy writing
New College Worcester •

Sixth Formers experience Hamilton on the Westend

Early on Sunday 19 September, a cold and rainy morning, a group of Sixth Formers were preparing to go on a trip to the Westend to see Hamilton the musical.

The idea came about earlier in the year during a drama lesson, where the class were having a discussion about what a great experience it would be to go and see Hamilton on the Westend.

Drama Teacher, Mrs Madden, managed to get tickets and a group of five students (Amy, Samih, Ethan, Martha and Jack) and five staff members were off on a min