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No surfboards allowed on trains - it's an outrage says town's MP
9:00am Saturday 27th February 2010
SURFERS taking the train to Boscombe’s new reef are being told they can’t bring their boards with them.
Boscombe reef gets its first surfing competition
8:30am Wednesday 10th February 2010
BOSCOMBE’S artificial reef – the only one of its kind in Europe – is to host its first surf contest.
Visitor boost to Boscombe seafront following regeneration
9:00am Thursday 4th February 2010
VISITORS to Boscombe seafront soared by almost a third last summer following £50 million regeneration works.
The Big Downwinder sets sail for Sandbanks
5:30pm Friday 29th January 2010
The biggest charity kite surfing event of the year blows into Poole and Bournemouth in March.
Sports planned at Boscombe beach following surf reef opening
12:00pm Sunday 24th January 2010
A RANGE of sports-related activities are being lined up for Boscombe sea front following the opening of the artificial surf reef, a meeting heard.
Bournemouth small hotel rated among best in Europe
8:00am Saturday 23rd January 2010
THE accolades are rolling in for a small Southbourne hotel.
‘Missing u (and e) in Bornmouth’
8:00am Saturday 23rd January 2010
BOURNEMOUTH might be popular for its golden beaches, artificial reef and raucous nightlife – but many Britons can’t even spell the name of the town, according to a survey by a hotel chain.
Poole and Bournemouth join forces to promote 'the coast with the most'
7:00pm Wednesday 13th January 2010
BOURNEMOUTH and Poole’s “main” tourism campaign for 2010 will be promoting watersports like surfing.
Poole tipped as one of the best places for UK "staycation"
7:00pm Wednesday 13th January 2010
Glamorous Poole is being tipped as one of the best places for a UK “staycation” this year.
