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UPDATING: The Breaker team is on the train to the BJTC Awards Ceremony tonight at Sky News, London. We are with Professor @Chindu, who is reading despite the noisy conversation from us @BJTC_UK @bournemouthuni

We are excited and proud to announce that The Breaker has been shortlisted for the BJTC Awards 2024 in the Best Online News Site category, and 4 Years 4ward by Natasha Salloum, a MAMMJ student, has been nominated for the Best TV Feature category. @BJTC @bournemouthuni

#dementia is an incredibly cruel disease, and as the leading cause of death in the UK nearly every family is affected by it in some way. Loved ones become #carers navigating this journey. How can they survive? Coming soon on The Breaker. #dementiacare #lovedones #challenges

Many women experience #Mentalhealth challenges during pregnancy and childbirth. Perinatal mental illness is a serious issue that impacts many #Mothers #MentalHealthAwareness #Feature thebreaker.co.uk/why-should-…

Men are 3 times more likely than women to die by suicide. However, the NHS only refers 36% to psychological therapy. Given these statistics, is there enough being done to support men’s mental health? #MentalHealthAwareness #Mensmentalhealth #Feature thebreaker.co.uk/healing-in-…

The general feeling among #Bournemouth residents about politicians in the UK appears to be negative. Particularly about the #ConservativeParty. ‘They promise everything and then it never happens’. #UKElection2024 #UK #Politics #VoxPop thebreaker.co.uk/they-promis…

‘I’m not particularly daunted about it being a male-dominated industry’. As campaigning for #UKElection2024 picks up, we spoke to @JessicaToale, the Labour candidate for #Bournemouth West, who takes on sitting MP @ConorBurnsUK. #IWD24 #Interview thebreaker.co.uk/im-not-part…

#Unhinged: the dating life of neurodivergents and mentally ill. I spoke to Ellie Campbell about how stigma and stereotypes have influenced her eating disorder #podcast #eatingdisorder #neurodivergent #dating #love #radiodocumentory #onlinedating

#Unhinged: the dating life of neurodivergence and mentally ill. We explore the challenges faced with unique personal perspectives alongside professional insight, to explore recurring themes. #podcast #radiodocumentory #Neurodivergent #mentalhealth #interview #profesionals

#breakingthechains aims to raise awareness on toxic behaviour and spot the warning signs.

Breaking the Chains: an audio documentary coming soon #breakingthechains

I'm thrilled to announce the final interviewee, Paul Binnie! He is an #Ukiyoe, #Japanese woodblock painter. What brought him to Japan from Scotland? Keep your eye on further information! The new magazine, DISCOVERY coming soon!

We count down to the new magazine, DISCOVERY launch! Yui Yamashita interviewed 5 people whose lives are hugely influenced by #Japan. 4th interviewee is Melissa Holding. Follow her 9-year journey in Japan with the 13-stringed Japanese instrument, #Koto. #selfdiscovery #magazine

A new #magazine, DISCOVERY, coming soon. Yui Yamashita interviewed 5 people whose lives are hugely influenced by #japan, and its culture. 3rd interviewee is Clive Bell. He is a player of '#shakuhachi', #japanese bamboo #flute.

A new magazine, DISCOVERY, coming soon. Yui Yamashita interviewed 5 people who are hugely influenced by Japan. 2nd guest is Peter Warren. He is an artist of #bonsai, a Japanese traditional culture to miniaturise trees and make them beautiful but natural. #japan #selfdiscovery

A new magazine, DISCOVERY, coming soon. Yui Yamashita interviewed 5 people whose lives are hugely influenced by Japan, and its culture. 1st interviewee is Erna Janine.She is a weaver of 'Saori' developed by a Japanese housewife about 50 years ago. #japan #selfdiscovery #saori

1 in 7 people are neurodivergent which can impact relationships, self identity and love. I will be talking to people who manage Bipolar, ADHD and eating disorders alongside professionals in this field. #dating #neurodivergent #eatingdisorder #bipolar #adhd #podcast #radio

Protesters and residents in Dorset are calling for an end to the use of fossil fuel and oil extraction, describing it as a ‘climate emergency’. This comes after a major oil leak into the water at Poole Harbour. #Climatechange #Dorset

This week on The Breaker, we're looking at #climatechange with a focus on the region.