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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

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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

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04/04/2016

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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

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Lily Baker

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Kieran Scott

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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

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Ailsa McEwan

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Weronika Jasek

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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

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Andrew Fleming

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25/02/2015

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

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22/11/2013

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Group B Bulletin 21/11/2013
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Group B Bulletin 14/11/2013
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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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Bees, Seeds and Disease 18/08/2017
Has the world become dangerously dependent on commercial honey bees to pollinate its crops? This prolific species is prone to some nasty diseases, as presenter Manuela Saragosa discovers. California bee broker Joe Traynor describes how two million hives are trucked into the state's almond orchards every year, attracting the unwanted attention of bee rus […]
EU Passports For Sale 17/08/2017
Malta will offer citizenship to anyone willing to put in the time... and the money. Rent an apartment for five years at $19,000 a year, and an EU passport can be yours. So who benefits? And is it ethical? The BBC's Simon Tulett travels to Valetta, where he speaks to Christian Kalin of Henley & Partners, the company that designed the "citizenshi […]
The Dirty Business of Fashion 16/08/2017
How the clothes you're wearing are wreaking havoc on the environment. Manuela Saragosa hears from Natasha Hurley from the Changing Markets Foundation about the problem with viscose, a common synthetic fabric. Alexander Nolte, co-founder of Langbrett, a German eco-clothing outdoor apparel retailer, explains how he invented a laundry bag to stop plastic s […]
India's Alcohol Ban: The Impact on Business 15/08/2017
Since April there has been a ban on the sale of alcohol within 500 metres of India’s state and national highways. In a special programme, the BBC's Rahul Tandon explore's India's tricky relationship with alcohol and speaks to those both for and against the ban, Bar owner Anirban Sengupta speaks about the challenges of keeping his business aflo […]
The Art of Negotiation 14/08/2017
As tensions between the US and North Korea rise, we put President Trump's negotiating skills under the spotlight. Manuela Saragosa is joined by two experts in the field: Calum Coburn of 'The Negotiation Experts' and Alan McCarthy of 'The Resource Development Centre'. The BBC's Joe Miller reports on the German multinational compa […]

Terror Attack In Barcelona 17/08/2017
13 killed and dozens injured after van ploughs into crowds in Barcelona's famous Las Ramblas area. Also, police in South Africa issue a 'red alert' at the country's borders for Zimbabwe's First Lady Grace Mugabe, and President Trump criticises removal of historic statues.
ICC orders Mali Islamist to pay millions in damages 17/08/2017
The ICC says Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi caused three million dollars of damages when he led attacks on Timbuktu shrines. Also, raped 10-year-old Indian girl gives birth and inside Voyager's mission control.
The fallout from Charlottesville for Trump intensifies 16/08/2017
President Trump scraps two business councils and two former Republican Presidents enter the debate, calling on people to reject racism. Also, the threat from child soldiers trained by so called Islamic State and now living in Europe. And Murder He Wrote and allegedly committed.
Hundreds missing in Sierra Leone mudslide 16/08/2017
Rescue workers struggle to find survivors in Freetown. Nearly 400 people are confirmed dead. Also, Philippine drug war's 'bloodiest night', and Daniel Craig to reprise Bond role.
Trump says both sides to blame in Virginia 15/08/2017
The US president says there are 'two sides to the story' over the Charlottesville violence. Also, Sierra Leone plea as mudslide toll rises and the explorer Pen Hadow sails for North Pole as Arctic ice melts.

Belle And Sebastian Leave Drummer Behind 18/08/2017
The band pulled over at a Walmart in North Dakota, but the tour bus left before Richard Colburn was back. They didn't notice for hours because people were sleeping. He later made it onto a flight.
Not Yet This Swan's Swan Song 18/08/2017
A black swan in Germany lost her partner last year, and Bavarian officials posted an ad looking for a mate. A nearby breeder saw it and offered up a companion.
Athlete Activism, After Charlottesville 18/08/2017
Marcus Thompson of The Athletic talks with Ailsa Chang about how activist athletes are responding in the wake of the Charlottesville violence, and the limits of athlete activism.
In Contrast To Business Councils, Trump's Evangelical Advisers Stay Put 18/08/2017
President Trump has lost business advisers as a result of his Charlottesville comments, but his evangelical advisers appear to be sticking by him.
Tom Gjelten
Sympathy, Secrecy, Strategy: How Some Israelis Offer Support To Syrian Civilians 18/08/2017
Some Israelis are quietly providing aid to Syrian civilians next door, despite concerns of some Israelis that Syria is an enemy country.
Daniel Estrin

High Dry 18/08/2017
Fill dry, dusty corners of your garden with plants that thrive in hot spots, says Joe Swift
Radio Times Staff
Freeview film of the day: The Client 17/08/2017
Susan Sarandon holds court in Joel Schumacher's gripping adaptation of the John Grisham potboiler
Andrew Collins
Can you watch Marvels The Defenders without seeing the other Netflix series? 17/08/2017
We investigate just how much backstory you need to bone up on before hanging out with Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist
Huw Fullerton
Five must-read crime thrillers 17/08/2017
Ann Cleeves the queen of crime and creator of Vera and Shetland chooses her top crime scenes
Ann Cleeves
Freeview film of the day: Moonstruck 16/08/2017
Love is in the air for Cher and Nicolas Cage in this warm and quirky comedy
John Ferguson

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 […]