The Breaker

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THE BREAKER is an award-winning news and features site run by the MA Multimedia Journalism (MAMMJ) students at Bournemouth University, United Kingdom.

Portugal's population is ageing rapidly. Meaning there aren't enough people of working age.

Emigration is one of the principal aggravators of the issue. But why are so many young people leaving the country?

#emigration #youth #populationageing

https://soundcloud.com/the-breaker-1/the-demographic-dilemma?si=ae0b7bc61e69467f9d2d013d868434f7&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

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The Demographic Dilemma

Portugal’s population is ageing rapidly, this is especially concerning for the country because it means there aren’t enough people of active working age, therefore impacting the country’s ability to f

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"#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."
How can someone look after their #lovedones for decades?
How are they feeling?
And how can they survive?

Discover the stories of carers for people living with dementia and learn how they cope in the multimedia article “Remember me” on The Breaker.
#dementiacare #carers #challenges #peoplewithdementia #multimedia

60.3% of #women fear going out alone due to fear of crime. It's a startling reality that underscores the importance of addressing and managing these fears.

If you or someone you know has fears about #crime, you are not alone.

Listen to “’I Don’t Feel Safe’ –Media, Fear and Women’s Safety” to learn more.

#WomensSafety #MediaImpact #MentalHealth #CrimeAwareness #SupportEachOther #AudioDocumentary

https://soundcloud.com/the-breaker-1/i-dont-feel-safe?si=1c779c0e561f46329b95c45e0369ce5a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

"I Don't Feel Safe" - Media, Fear And Women's Safety

In an era where media saturation shapes our daily lives, how does the constant barrage of news and social media influence women's perceptions of safety? "'I Don't Feel Safe' – Media, Fear and Women’

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“Why does the UK Government need to pass laws to stop public bodies from boycotting #Israel?”

Many people around the world are boycotting major brands such as McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coca Cola in support of #Palestinians. Does that mean #boycotts are making an impact?

#Israel_Gaza_War

Millions of Ukrainians were internally displaced since the #russians have started the war with #ukraine

For more stories you can have a look at- https://www.thebreaker.co.uk/

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Many women experience #Mentalhealth challenges during pregnancy and childbirth. Perinatal mental illness is a serious issue that impacts many #Mothers
#MentalHealthAwareness #Feature

https://www.thebreaker.co.uk/why-should-we-care-about-new-mums-mental-illness/

Why should we care about new mums' mental illness?

Many women experience mental health challenges during pregnancy and childbirth

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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

https://www.thebreaker.co.uk/healing-in-circles/

Men's mental health and male only spaces

The male-only spaces that provide a safe space for men to come together and talk about men's mental health struggles.

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It has begun, the Zombie apocalypse. At the Old Fire Station and surroundings, a major #emergency response exercise organised by @Bournemouthuni is underway. Here's Breaker journalist Gokul Aaandh scoring the first interview of the day. #MentalHealth #Education

‘I’m not particularly daunted about it being a male-dominated industry’. As campaigning for #UKElection2024 picks up, we spoke to Jessica Toale, the Labour candidate for #Bournemouth West, who takes on sitting MP Conor Burns. #IWD24 #Interview

https://www.thebreaker.co.uk/im-not-particularly-daunted-about-it-being-a-male-dominated-industry/

'I’m not particularly daunted about it being a male-dominated industry'

Q&A with Bournemouth West's Labour candidate Jessica Toale on issues raised by local residents and their thoughts on the UK general elections.

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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’.

#generalelection2024 #politics #UK #Voxpop

https://www.thebreaker.co.uk/they-promise-everything-and-then-it-never-happens/

'They promise everything and then it never happens' 

Mark Arnott, IT engineer

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