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Fundraising appeal to save Leith community centre #backdrbells
Dr. Bell’s Family Centre launches an appeal to raise £25,000 by April 2017
News Round-Up
A round-up of today’s developing news stories in Edinburgh and across the globe. Headlines Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon addressed the Irish Parliament today. A 36,000 tonne arch has been slid over a nuclear disaster site in Chernobyl 650-thousand people in the Iraqi city of Mosul are without water – after a pipeline […]
Free WiFi in Edinburgh city centre goes live
In light of the present and upcoming Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations, Edinburgh has launched it’s new free WiFi service in the city centre. Throughout central Edinburgh, from Queen Street to the Meadows, Haymarket to Holyrood Park, everyone will now be able to make use of the free WiFi from today, until the end of the […]
Scottish councils facing funding deficit
Scottish councils could face a combined funding gap of £553 million by 2018, according to a new report from the Accounts Commission. The Commission has said that based on figures from 2015/16, local authorities are currently in good financial health but have found that there could be “significant challenges” in the future. Councillor Kevin Keenan, […]
Kate Bush suffers backlash after backing Theresa May
In an interview with Canadian current affairs publication, Maclean’s Magazine, the iconic British singer-songwriter, Kate Bush, expressed her admiration for the UK Prime Minister. In the process, Bush has angered much of her fan-base. When asked in the interview whether “the fear [of women in power] is stronger than ever” in the wake of Hillary […]
Imagine Dragons announce work on new album and release song
Imagine Dragons have announced they are working on their third album. The ‘Radioactive’ hit-makers left a message to their fans on their Facebook page. The message also provided a clip with the band’s new song for upcoming Sci-Fi blockbuster, Passengers starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence. Listen to the full version of ‘Levitate’ here. Read […] […]

21/11/2016

Ma Journalism Assessed Bulletin 21/11/2016

Production Editor: Matt Farnham Newsreader: Stephanie Abbot
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31/10/2016

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26/10/2016

Striking a Chord

By Andrew Grozier Taking your first step into the music industry can be a daunting prospect, on Stri…
21/10/2016

Music is Passion: Bridging the Genre Gap

by Nadine Schwizer This podcast tries to bridge the gap between different music enthusiasts by intro…
21/10/2016

Three C’s in a Pod

By Rachel Davidson THREE C’S IN A POD is a weekly podcast where host Rachel Davidson gets into…
21/10/2016

Forgotten Edinburgh: Dylan

By Rory Nicolson Forgotten Edinburgh aims to unearth and remember some of the lesser known an…
21/10/2016

Second Scottish Referendum

By Pau Llosa Brexit, international politics, This podcast explores one of the biggest political dile…
21/10/2016

Live Music Matters and Music is Audible

By Kenza Marland “A series of podcasts discussing the music and arts scene in Edinburgh. Does…
20/10/2016

Inside Comics

By Matthew Farnham On this week’s episode Matt catches up with comic book artist Alex Maleev a…
20/10/2016

Mac’s Tracks- Blink-182’s California

By Stuart Mackenzie In Mac’s Tracks, Stuart Mackenzie combines music news and reviews to provi…
20/10/2016

The Zero hours economy- is it working for anyone?

By Cormac Rae The progressive politics podcast. On this pod your host Cormac Rae interviews charitie…
20/10/2016

Love At First Swipe

By Robin Gillie Love at first swipe is a podcast dedicated to giving you the inside scoop on dating…
20/10/2016

Ireland & the Eighth

By Eoghan Scott In the latest episode of About Today Eoghan Scott attempts to dissect the ongoing ab…
20/10/2016

The Goodwill Seekers

By Lauren Rooney The goodwill seekers podcast brings charities and individuals to the radio table.…
20/10/2016

Planning Well Manual

By Noemi Distefano In this episode of the Planning Well Manual, International future students will f…
20/10/2016

The Audible Blackboard

By Andrew Hamilton The Audible Blackboard sees Andrew Hamilton explore the various challenges that u…
20/10/2016

Trending: Veganism

By Vanessa Taaffe Vanessa Taaffe examines the latest lifestyle, fashion, health and fitness trends t…
20/10/2016

Millenial Minds: Long Distance Relationships

By Stephanie Abbot Relationships come in all forms and as the world gets smaller and technology beco…
20/10/2016

Modern Gamer Episode 4: Girl Gamers

By Chloe Henderson In this episode of Modern Gamer, Chloe Henderson challenges the long-standing ide…
19/10/2016

Why do we dream?

By Iben Andersen Revsbech Understanding what dreaming is and what function it serves to our well-bei…

12/04/2016

Radio News Bulletin Tuesday 12/4/2016

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04/04/2016

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15/03/2016

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08/03/2016

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31/03/2015

Tuesday 31st March 4.45 Bulletin
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25/02/2015

Viktorija Scerbakova

Viktorija Scerbakova 5 Min Trial Bulletin
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Stuart Johnston

Stuart Johnston 5 Min Trial Bulletin
25/02/2015

Sonia Sarha

Sonia Sarha 5 Min Trial Bulletin
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Siobhan Brown

Siobhan Brown 5 Min Trial Bulletin
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Roisin Seaton

Roisin Seaton 5 Min Trial Bulletin
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Lily Baker

Lily Baker 5 Min Trial Bulletin
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Kieran Scott

Kieran Scott 5 Min Trial Bulletin
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Fabiana Cacace

Fabiana Cacace 5 Min Trial Bulletin
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Douglas Greenwood

Douglas Greenwood 5 Min Trial Bulletin
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Clara Ribera

Clara Ribera 5 Min Trial Bulletin
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Brogan Howie

Brogan Howie 5 Min Trial Bulletin
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Ailsa McEwan

Ailsa McEwan 5 Min Trial Bulletin
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Weronika Jasek

Weronika Jasek 5 Min Trial Bulletin
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Sean Gordon

Sean Gordon 5 Min Trial Bulletin
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Peter Carsson

Peter Carsson 5 Min Trial Bulletin
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Kyle Dunn

Kyle Dunn 5 Min Trial Bulletin
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Jessica Mercer

Jessica Mercer 5 Min Trial Bulletin
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Jennifer Nicol

Jennifer Nicol 5 Min Test Bulletin
25/02/2015

Craig Leiper

Craig Leiper 5 Min Test Bulletin
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Bruce Watt

Bruce Watt 5 Min Trial Bulletin
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Andrew Fleming

Andrew Fleming 5 min Trial Bulletin
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Adam Sturrock

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War Poets Poppies

By Heather Thomson The mystery Edinburgh book sculptor has gifted the War Poets Centre at Edinburgh Napier University with a beautiful bouquet of popp…
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Interview with Halina Rifai

Listen to Marion Guichaoua speaking with Halina Rifa from Podcart regarding hip hop group Young Father’s recent success.
Interview with Dr Alan Convery

Paul Hyland interviews Dr Alan Convery from the University of Edinburgh regarding the Scottish Labour Party’s recent leadership crisis.
Journalists jobs to be cut

Dozens of journalists jobs are to be cut after plans to merge the Scotsman, the Edinburgh Evening News and Scotland on Sunday were announced yesterday…
Interview with Mark Dyon

Paul Hyland speaks with Mark Dayan of the Nuffield Trust about the recent funding cuts to hit NHS Scotland.
Old Firm Clash likely as Celtic beat Partick 6-0

Celtic beat Partick 6-0 last night, leading to a possibility of an Old Firm Clash in the semi-final. John Guidetti, who scored a hat trick in the matc…
Hibernian win streak cut short by Dundee United

Hibernian had their six-match win streak shut down by Dundee United after going to penalties. The match ended 3-3, with Dundee taking seven penalties…

30/10/2014

Sommers appointed Rangers executive chairman

The Rangers non-executive chairman David Sommers has been made exectuive chairman on a temporary basis. He will be overseeing the appointment of a new chief exectuvie and finance director for the club.
30/10/2014

Scotland to play Netherlands in Women’s World Cup qualifiers

Scotland kicks off against the Netherlands in Rotterdam at six o’clock tonight in order to qualify for then Women’s World Cup. They must overturn a 2-1 deficit to progress.
23/10/2014

3 minute bedtime stories

by Mariana Mercado “Three Minute Bedtime Stories” is a children’s radio podcast that invites famous controversial figures to read classic bedtime stories for children. Of course, some of these controversial figures may be somewhat resistant to…
29/11/2013

Group C 28/11/2013 Bulletin
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Group B 28/11/2013 Bulletin
29/11/2013

Group A 28/11/2013 Bulletin
22/11/2013

Group C Bulletin 21/11/2013
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Group B Bulletin 21/11/2013
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Group A Bulletin 21/11/2013
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Group B Bulletin 14/11/2013
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Group A Bulletin 14/11/2013
07/11/2013

The Bowled Over Cricket Podcast – Episode 1 – Sachin Tendulkar Retirement

Presented by Alasdair Crews. In this episode, the build-up to the final test for Indian great Sachin Tendulkar is discussed. Memories of his career are shared and Alasdair breaks out some statistics to try and work out if he has any chance of going…
07/11/2013

Misfits: There Ain’t No Happy Endings.

A part of a weekly Wednesday podcast by Alie Simpson, who discusses the latest stories and gossip in TV entertainment and film. This week, with Misfits having entered its much-anticipated fifth and final series, Alie takes a look back over what has h…
24/10/2013

Grangemouth

By stephen mahon
24/10/2013

Grangemouth Crisis
24/10/2013

Grangemouth crisis continues

There is a glimmer of hope for the town of Grangemouth this afternoon as crisis talks between Ineos and Unite have reopened. It is hoped an agreement can be met within the next 24hours. Lisa Moir reports live from the site.
24/10/2013

Grangemouth, union say yes to survival plan

The latest news from Falkirk’s petrochemical plant.
24/10/2013

Live Report from Grangemouth by Alasdair Crews

Live report from Grangemouth Chemical Plant, where talks between Union bosses and the owners of the plant have become more positive over the course of today. (Be nice in the comments please……)
24/10/2013

Grangemouth by Stuart Iversen

As the Grangemouth dispute continues a glimmer of hope have been presented by the most recent talks. Stuart Iversen reports from the location.
24/10/2013

Grangemouth Faces Potential Closing

Around 800 employees are at risk of losing their jobs when Ineos announced Grangemouth’s plant closing on Wednesday, but the Union met on Thursday in hopes of coming to an agreement. Reporting by Jordan Hooks
24/10/2013

Grangemouth by David Thomson

The latest from Grangemouth.
24/10/2013

Grangemouth by Rachael Bell

Up to 800 jobs could be lost if Ineos does not reverse decision to close the petrochemical plant in Grangetown complex.
24/10/2013

Positive Twist In Grange Mouth Saga

Hamza Jabir Union Leaders have announced a willingness to accept plant owners INEOS survival plan. This had been rejected earlier this week due to its cuts on bonuses and pensions among other things. Unite Union leader Len McCluskey now see’s t…
24/10/2013

Grangemouth Closure Talks

Ryan Strachan, reporting for Radio Napier News, in Grangemouth. Grangemouth workers union UNITE are optimistic after fresh talks with petrochemical company Ineos. A survival package has been created which bodes well for the future of Grangemouth.…
24/10/2013

A new hope for Grangemouth survival

By Jonathan Davis The future of Grangemouth Petrochemical Plant took an upward turn today as union leaders confirmed they are in talks with chemical giants, Ineos to ensure the survival of the site. All 800 employees of the Grangemouth facility were…

Scottish Alternative Music Awards 2014

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VoxPod: The Oscars Edition

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The World's Most Expensive Election Campaign? 24/07/2017
Kenya could have the most expensive election campaign per head in the world. That's according to data from the Kenyan treasury just two weeks before the country goes to the polls. The BBC's Will Bain reports on the country's extravagant campaign culture. The UK and US are meeting to discuss potential post-Brexit trade deals. We hear from Maria […]
Sicily's Rural Mafia 21/07/2017
The Sicilian mafia is alive and well, thanks in part to European Union agricultural subsidies. That's the allegation made by some officials on the Italian island. In Sicily, we speak to Giuseppe Antoci, president of Sicily's largest national park, Parco Nebrodi, and deputy police commissioner Daniele Manganaro of the district of Messina. They claim […]
Childcare at Work 20/07/2017
The age-old conundrum of career versus kids, and how it's paid for in different corners of the planet. In India, Yogita Limaye visits a crèche on one of the fast-growing country's burgeoning number of construction sites, while in China Jon Sudworth reports on the children tragically left behind by migrant workers. Presenter Ed Butler also looks at […]
Hormones: They Cost How Much? 19/07/2017
Have pharmaceutical companies been hiking prices on life-saving drugs for pure profit? Justin Rowlatt looks at two hormonal drugs that have experienced eye-watering price increases. In the US, epipens - which are used for example to save the lives of children experiencing violent allergic reactions - there has been a public backlash against manufacturer Myla […]
Global Trade After Brexit 18/07/2017
Donald Trump has pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and pledged to renegotiate Nafta. Britain is withdrawing from the EU. So what is the future for global trade? Manuela Saragosa hears from James Skinner, chief executive of CANZUK International - a group promoting the idea of a trade block made up of Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Also i […]

Trump son-in-law denies Russia collusion 24/07/2017
Jared Kushner says he had 'no improper contacts', as he prepared for a grilling in the US Senate. Also, Kabul hit by deadly suicide car bomb and South African child 'virtually cured' of HIV.
Shooting at Israeli Embassy Compound in Jordan 23/07/2017
There are fears the violence is linked to security measures imposed by Israel in Jerusalem. Also, Canada awaits verdict in polygamy trial where one defendant has 148 children and 28 wives, Taiwan's Taoists protest against curbs on incense and firecrackers, and Princess Diana's sons reveal what she was really like.
President Trump says he has "complete power" to issue pardons 22/07/2017
Media reports suggest Trump is looking at ways of pardoning himself and family members / Syrian military calls ceasefire in rebel stronghold / Muppet creator honoured with museum
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer Quits 21/07/2017
Spicer was reportedly unhappy that a new communications director - Anthony Scaramucci - had been hired. Since taking the post in January, Spicer has been parodied by comics and criticised for contentious statements. Also: Palestinians cut contact with Israel, Man plays guitar while having surgery.
Palestinian Protestors Clash with Israeli Police at Holy Site 21/07/2017
At least 3 protestors are reported killed in violence, after Israel prevented men under fifty from attending Muslim Friday prayers at Haram al-Sharif. More than 150 are injured. Israel has installed metal detectors at the compound following the killing of 2 Israeli policemen in the area last week. Also: Food hygiene scare on Indian trains, Justin Bieber bann […]

Democracy Now! - Live!
We’re proud to feature Democracy Now!, the national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on over 350 stations in North America. It is hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, and is produced out of the Downtown Community Television Center in New York City.
Leslie Marshall - Live!
Streaming on internet radio, Leslie Marshall hosts this talk radio show; "The only true democracy in talk radio" that is "Of, For and by the people".
Michael Baisden - Live!
High energy talk and interaction with his listeners drives the popularity of the Michael Baisden Show. He ignites heated discussions with explosive themes.
Norman Goldman - Live!
Streaming this talk radio show on internet radio, Norman Goldman hosts a show "where justice is served" and "where fierce independence is the norm".
Phil Valentine - Live!
Streaming on internet radio, this conservative talk radio show is hosted by Phil Valentine.

Mass. High Court: Local Authorities Can't Detain People Without Charges For ICE 24/07/2017
The practice known as "ICE detainers" allowed state officers to detain immigrants who would otherwise be free to leave, in order to give federal immigration authorities a longer look at their status.
Colin Dwyer
New Senate Campaign Ad For Mo Brooks Features Baseball Practice Shooting 24/07/2017
"This makes my stomach turn," said an aide to Rep. Steve Scalise of a fellow Republican's ad. The video opens with sound from last month's shooting that left Scalise seriously injured.
Amy Held
'Sorry,' Beliebers: Justin Bieber Has Abruptly Canceled The Rest Of His Tour 24/07/2017
After 150 shows, Canadian pop megastar Justin Bieber suddenly announced today that he has canceled the rest of his world tour.
Anastasia Tsioulcas
Native Forest Birds In Kauai In Peril 24/07/2017
Once considered a paradise for the colorful songbirds, Kauai has lost more than half of those native species due to invasive species and a warming climate.
Gloria Hillard
Study: Memphis Support Program For New Moms Especially Helps Boys 24/07/2017
Nurse-Family Partnership programs provide low-income mothers with checkups. Robert Siegel speaks with Nobel Laureate James Heckman on the benefits of NFP, which is found to especially help boys.

Love Island final - live blog 24/07/2017
Join Paul Jones for build-up and live coverage of the last 90 minutes in this EPIC series of the ITV2 reality show
Paul Jones
Kem and Amber win Love Island 2017 as Camilla and Jamie finish in second place 24/07/2017
Chris and Olivia came third and Marcel and Gabby came fourth in the live final of the ITV2 show
Frances Taylor
Love Island will return for a fourth series in 2018, ITV confirms 24/07/2017
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Frances Taylor
9 burning questions we have after Game of Thrones season 7 episode 2 24/07/2017
What did Arya say to her direwolf? Are the Sand Snakes dead? And will Jon finally meet Daenerys? CONTAINS SPOILERS
Huw Fullerton
Who is Jamie Jewitt? And will Camilla finally find love with the new Love Island contestant? 24/07/2017
The jet-setting model and actor wants to couple up with Camilla in the Love Island villa
Frances Taylor

The Final Episode: Brasil Music Exchange - The Guardian's Music Podcast 18/09/2016
This final episode in the Brasil Music Exchange series is dedicated to the very best new music from Recife and Rio de Janeiro. What put Recife on the map was the ground-breaking Manguebeat cultural movement that kick-started an unprecedented creative explosion and long-time major music capital of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is most associated with bossa nova and […]
Episode Nine: Brasil Music Exchange - The Guardian Music Podcast 14/09/2016
São Paulo is a megacity of over 20 million people and it’s the buzz at the heart of the independent music scene in Brazil. We feature music from the forefront of the SP new wave right now, with Metá Metá and their “apocalyptic afropunk”, the gorgeous pop melodies of Tulipa, indie rock princes Holger and hip hop star Criolo.
Episode Eight: Brasil Music Exchange - The Guardian Music Podcast 11/09/2016
This episode is dedicated to Northern Brazil with new sounds from Amazonas state, Pará, Ceará and beyond. Right now a northern influence is taking the whole country by storm. Raw tecnobrega beats, twangy guitarrada riffs and bouncy carimbó rhythms are working their way into the national soundtrack. We go to the source
Paralympic Special: Brazil Music Exchange - The Guardian Music Podcast 07/09/2016
This is the Brasil Music Exchange Paralympic special, bringing you the best new music direct from Brazil! This show is powered by Brazil’s bass-heavy beats - from dub and hip hop to sci-fi ragga. We go nationwide and check out the new Bahia Bass scene with tracks by Som Peba and A.MA.SSA. We play Rio rasteirinha by OMULU and outer-space bass by São Paulo’s s […]
The Close: Brasil Music Exchange - The Guardian Music Podcast 21/08/2016
This is the last episode of the Brasil Music Exchange! Over the past month we’ve brought you the best that Brasil has to offer. In this final episode Jody Gillett celebrates the women of new Brazilian music. Our all-female playlist includes the São Paulo vanguard sounds of Juçara Marçal, Tulipa and Céu, Bahia’s new voice Jurema, veteran carimbó queen Dona On […]