Bournemouth: The seaside town 'changed' by immigration - where non-British-born population rose nearly 50%

The UK town divided over migration as local says 1 thing is 'disconcerting'

The coastal resort recorded a 47% increase in its non-British-born population over a 10-year period, a trend locals describe as 'disconcerting'.

Bournemouth: The seaside town 'changed' by immigration - where non-British-born population rose nearly 50%

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Bournemouth: The Seaside Town 'changed' By Immigration - Where Non-British-born Population Rose Nearly 50% - Great Yorkshire Radio

Some residents say it’s always been a multicultural place, but others question if too many people coming here undermines the cultural identity of the town. On Bournemouth seafront, we find that immigration is something that some white British people want to talk about – but not openly, and not on camera. One woman, who knows the town well, said: “Bournemouth has changed because of the migration of people who have come here. The whole atmosphere …