Yellow Buses (YB) is claiming two UK firsts after launching a new unlimited one-hour bus fare and also 24 hour passes. The one-hour fare, called Go, is automatically available to anyone using the bus company’s new mobile ticketing app‘YB Move.’ It will allow passengers to make unlimited bus journeys for just £1.99, within one hour of activating the ticket on … Read More
Go girls! Tasty treats raise funds for Dorset cancer charity
A Dorset cancer charity which is receiving support from across the UK has won the backing of a Poundbury care home. Colten Care’s Castle View organised a tea party and cake sale to raise funds for the GO Girls Support Group. Residents tucked in to a tasty selection of treats, including lemon drizzle, Victoria sponges, coffee and walnut cake and … Read More
St Aldhelm’s GCSE results up 13 per cent on last year
Just a year after being taken over by Ambitions Academies Trust (AAT), St Aldhelm’s Academy has recorded a 13 per cent rise in the number of pupils achieving five GCSEs (grade A*-C). Among the many success stories are Eleanor Cleave, who attained 11 GCSEs grade A*-B – three A* grades, 4 As and 4Bs. She said: “It’s been a challenging … Read More
Ballerina finishes her GCSEs with aplomb
Everything is pointing to a bright future for ballerina Harriet Williamson after she danced away with excellent GCSE results. The TV dance star – Harriet recently made it to the final four of CBBC’s The Next Step – is just one of many success stories from Bournemouth’s LeAF Academy. Harriet attends LeAF Studio, the specialist school for developing athletes and … Read More
Avonbourne Trust celebrates great GCSE successes
Avonbourne Trust is celebrating some great GCSE success stories from its two colleges in Bournemouth. The Trust, an early adopter of the government’s new Progress 8 performance measure, has seen many results improve on last year. Avonbourne College, the Trust’s secondary school for girls aged 11 to 16, saw 65% of its students achieve A* to C grades in English … Read More
Another great GCSE year for Arnewood
The Arnewood School in New Milton is celebrating another good year of GCSE results. Overall the school saw 62% of its students achieve at least five A* – C including English and Mathematics. The school also scored highly in those achieving the prestigious English Baccalaureate (EBACC). Thirty-one per pent achieved A* to C in the core academic subjects that make … Read More
Carnival Queen turns heads in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car
Ringwood Carnival Queen Abbie Wilson turned Truly Scrumptious when she rolled up at the offices of her key sponsor in a life-size replica of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The 16-year-old, who will be the star of next month’s event, turned heads as she arrived at Ellis Jones Solicitors in the much-loved car from the 1968 hit film. Accompanied by attendants … Read More
Gresham House goes for growth with Fireworx
Bournemouth and London based marketing agency Fireworx is helping one of England’s oldest companies achieve growth with a fresh new look. Fireworx was approached by investment company Gresham House plc to help create a new brand identity, website and marketing communications for its business. Gresham House plc incorporated in 1857 and its securities are dealt on the AiM of the … Read More
York goes VeriSmart
After 35 years in the construction industry, an entrepreneur from York is staying closer to home after launching a business to help revolutionise the lettings industry. Ken Creswick has become a licensee for VeriSmart Inventories – a UK wide-renowned inventory service – operating in York and surrounding villages. VeriSmart has designed its own unique technology that allows paper-free and online … Read More
Cleaning company puts ‘sparkles’ into new student flats
A striking block of new student flats in Portsmouth have had the finishing sparkles applied to them by a Hampshire-based cleaning company. Cleaning Operations UK serviced flats and the communal area in the 24-storey Greetham Street building, with team members having worked over 1,000 hours in the final week to ensure they are habitable for the start of the academic … Read More