The third edition of The Bournemouth Journal navigates human life in all its fragility and force. Through poetry and short fiction, this issue sits with beginnings and endings, with grief, survival, and the moments in between. These pieces express passionate convictions and confront the challenge of finding meaning when certainty falls away. Readers will be invited to pause, reflect, and recognise themselves within these explorations of death, love, resilience, and renewal.

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Correction Notice (2nd May 2026)

It has come to our attention on the 28th April 2026 that, due to an editorial error, a paragraph was inadvertently omitted from one of the pieces published in the Bournemouth Journal.

We sincerely apologise to the author and our readers for this oversight. The missing paragraph is integral to the flow and meaning of the work, and we regret any confusion or disruption this may have caused.

The corrected version of the piece, including the full and complete text, is now available here. We are committed to maintaining the highest editorial standards and are reviewing our processes to prevent similar issues in the future.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.