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The Bill Podcast's Oliver Crocker appeared on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire on 10 June 2026 to discuss the autobiography of former Flying Squad detective and legendary The Bill police advisor and scriptwriter Barry Appleton. Oliver was delighted to chat to producer and presenter Sue Dougan live in the studio. Twentieth Century Cop is out now from Pen and Sword Books https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Twentieth-Century-Cop-Hardback/p/57380 Also available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Twentieth-Century-Cop-Flying-Detective/dp/1036199517/ Barry Appleton investigated some of the most notable crimes of the twentieth century, from multi-million pound robberies to cold-blooded killings that shook the world. Walking the beat of the crime-ridden East End under the rule of the Krays, Barry went toe-to-toe with the underworld, earning multiple commendations for his courage. Following a series of high-profile murder cases, he was assigned to the Flying Squad and went undercover to investigate the assassination of Martin Luther King. Life in the ‘Sweeney' was dangerous and the detective's dedication to the job saw him injured in the line of duty, pushing him and his family to the limit. After 20 years' exemplary service with the Met, Barry's crimefighting adventures continued when he achieved overnight success as the lead scriptwriter of The Bill, adding gritty realism to 50 episodes of the groundbreaking drama. Now Barry has taken on one final case to unravel his own incredible life story. How did a boy from the Welsh valleys end up in a shootout on the streets of London? What made a hard-nosed cop swap his snub-nosed Smith & Wesson for a second-hand typewriter? And who was the angel always by his side? Featuring dramatic flashback sequences and never-before-told behind-the-scenes stories from Britain's longest-running police procedural drama, Twentieth Century Cop is an extraordinary true crime memoir that vividly captures life as an old school copper, on the streets and on the screen.

I've always had a love and passion for deep, dark, hypnotic music since the early days of my career. There's also been a misconception that this sound is slow and plodding… not when I'm around! While sorting through playing lists for upcoming gigs, I ended up putting together a mix of this style while it was fresh in my head and playlists. One of the rising new stars of the Progressive House scene, Maze 28, has created an awesome guest mix, making the perfect after-party. Guest mix: Maze 28 GUEST MIX: Maze 28 TRACKLIST John 00 Fleming: Maksim Dark - Awsomer Dave Walker - Kamino Gareth 2Dark - Hype Charli3 Sauce - A Child Looking Into the Mirror Charli3 Sauce - Penumbra Martin Fredes - Serpents Basil O'Glue - Course Of No Return Deestopia - Humanity Pablo Gargano - One Journey Gabriel Moraes, Aender - Flashpoint Harrv - Narcissists Guest Mix: Maze 28: Tracklist to follow. UPCOMING TOUR DATES Jun 26 - Zandvoort, NL - B2B with PVD @ Luminosity Festival Jun 26 - Zandvoort, NL - Luminosity Festival Jun 27 - Lärz , GER - Fusion Festival Jul 05 - Le park, FR - Ethereal Decibel Festival Jul 11 - Cambridgeshire, UK - Origin Festival Jul 17 - Boom, BE - Tomorrowland Festival Jul 24 - Bryson, CA - Groove & Bass Festival Jul 24 - Ottawa, CAN - Substance Aug 01 - Ozora, HU - Ozora Festival Aug 09 - Tisno, HR - Balance Festival Aug 12 - Iceland, - Eclipse Festival Aug 14 - Iceland, - Eclipse Festival Sep 05 - Baldellou, ES - Own Spirit Festival Sep 20 - Whitsundays, AUS - Mushroom Valley Festival Oct 30 - Tallarook, AUS - Interstellar Groove festival ...and more to be announced JOOF Merchandise & T-Shirts: https://john00fleming.tmstor.es

Guests: Don Simms and Chris Newey Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: ‎1st of June ‎2026 Released: 6th of June 2026 Duration: 55 minutes 27 seconds “Maximum Effort” was a docu-drama made by the Ministry of Information during WWII about a crew of a No. 75 (NZ) Squadron Avro Lancaster bomber based at RAF Mepal in mid-1944. In this episode Dave Homewood, Don Simms and Chris Newey discuss the making of this film, the real life characters who appear as themselves, and the Lancaster that is featured, ND752. Portions of the original film footage, along with original black and white and recently colourised photographs are used to illustrate the discussion. This all-but-forgotten film is an amazing time capsule showing life at RAF Mepal, near Ely, Cambridgeshire, which became a little bit of New Zealand back in 1944-45. NOTE: It is recommended that you watch the original 18 minute “Maximum Effort” first, and the watch the WONZ 354 Maximum Effort video. There is an audio podcast version of the latter but the video is much more satisfying. Above: Avro Lancaster ND752 of No. 75 (NZ) Squadron as features in Maximum Effort, as the Whitting Crew’s regular aircraft. This is a colourisation from an original black and white from the collection of the late Bomb Aimer and New Zealand Bomber Command Association President Ron Mayhill DFC. Quick Links: • The Air Force Museum of New Zealand • The Museum of Transport and Technology – Home of the New Zealand Lancaster • The New Zealand Bomber Command Association • The New Zealand Bomber Command Association Facebook Page Footage and original soundtrack used from Maximum Effort in this podcast are Crown Copyright but are in the Public Domain. These clips are used here only to illustrate the narrative of the podcast. Below are other publicity stills from the film, which have been colourised by Dave Homewood using a mix of ChatGPT and Photoshop, as seen in the WONZ Show video episode. The original monochrome images came from the Air Force Museum of New Zealand collection, but will have been Crown Copyright images, and are therefore in the public domain.

Today on Meet the Farmers host Ben Eagle is joined by Michael Sly who heads up the Park Farm team which farms 2000 hectares in north Cambridgeshire and south Lincolnshire. They grow wheat, peas, sugar and mustard. Michael was awarded an MBE in 2022. Michael has served as the chairman of English Mustard Growers and the NFU Sugar board. Michael has also welcomed tens of thousands of people through the farm gates since he started doing Open Farm Sunday in 2006. 

When people think of midwives, they often think about pregnancy and birth, but the reality of modern midwifery is far broader.  In this episode of Behind the Genes, our guests explore the many different roles midwives play across healthcare, from clinical care and safety improvement to research and genomics.  The conversation looks at how midwives are helping shape the future of maternity care through research, supporting families to make informed decisions about genomic testing, and contributing to studies like the Generation Study.  Our host, Sharon Jones is joined by:  Katie Handley - maternal and child health clinical lead for the Generation Study,  Fiona Smith - research midwife for the Generation Study at Rosie Hospital in Cambridgeshire  Jess Fletcher - safety and quality midwife at the Rosie Hospital and a participant on the Generation Study  You can find out more about the Generation Study via the study's official website.   “ The more brave we are as midwives, and the more that we're willing to be curious about what we can do to improve our care, the better we're going to be at our profession. All midwives want to do is to provide safe, effective care that is what is in the best interest of that woman. We are advocates for women and for their families.” You can download the transcript or read it below. [00:00:00] Sharon Jones: Welcome to Behind the Genes. How is genomics changing midwifery, and what role are midwives playing in shaping the future of genomic healthcare? Also, do midwives just deliver babies, or is their role much broader than many people realise? [00:00:16] My name is Sharon Jones, and in this podcast we cover everything from cutting-edge research to real life stories in genomic healthcare. [00:00:23] Joining me today are Katie Handley, Fiona Smith, and Jess Fletcher. Katie is Maternal and Child Health Clinical Lead for the Generation Study, Fiona is a research midwife for the Generation Study at Rosie Hospital in Cambridgeshire, and Jess is a safety and quality midwife at the Rosie Hospital, and a participant on the Generation Study. [00:00:42] Together, we'll be exploring how midwifery's evolving, where research fits into clinical practice, and what genomics mean for maternity care now and in the future. We kicked off this one by asking Katie what roles midwives play day to day. [00:00:56] Kate Handley: I think when people think of midwives, they think of helping a lady to have a baby. [00:01:01] We're there for the birth, we're there to catch the baby, but it is so, so much more than that. We're there from the moment a woman becomes pregnant or even before that. We can help with prenatal, uh, preconception care. We're there all the way through the pregnancy, for the birth, and then afterwards as well, we'll look after the lady, her family, until, until we hand the baby and, and her over to the health visitor or to whoever's next in her care pathway. [00:01:25] But that's just looking at clinical midwives for the... that are involved directly in that particular pregnancy. There's midwives doing all sorts of other roles. I think I'm a really good example of that. So I am a clinic- I was a clinical midwife. I am a registered midwife, but now I work as a clinical lead, so I'm using my midwifery background and my midwifery skills in a research environment, but to help people who don't know as much about midwifery to implement a research study, and how we can make a research study real in a clinical environment. [00:01:59] So that's one example, but there are so many other things, and we have midwives doing screening roles and lots and lots of midwives working in research as well. [00:02:08] Sharon Jones: That's interesting. I've got a couple of friends who are midwives, and I would never have known, like, the extent and scope of their role. [00:02:14] Kate Handley: Yeah, I think people might be surprised to hear that you can be a midwife but never actually even see a pregnant person. So we have midwives that are academics, for example, or midwives that are lecturing at universities, midwives that are working behind the scenes in risk and governance and looking after the safety aspect. [00:02:30] Sharon Jones: That's amazing. I would never have known that. So Fiona, how has your role as a midwife changed over the years? Because you've gone through quite a bit of a transition, haven't you? [00:02:39] Fiona Smith: I have. Before I even became a midwife, I was, I was nursing. That nursing pathway was not academic, as we now have to undertake academic training to become a midwife. [00:02:50] So we... the training was very different. It was very hospital-based, and this is what you do, this is what we do. You would do some observation. You'd have a go. You'd get signed off. That really was my nursing background, and then when I started to explore midwifery, and it was much more academic, and that I was going to do the university pathway, I doubted that that would be something that I could actually even contemplate. [00:03:15] Moving forward 20 years, here I am. I've had various roles: community midwife, running birth centres, and then more recently, the last six years, joining a university hospital which has a, a, a big emphasis on research and academic training, brought in lots of students, medical students, and others. I saw some research that was happening at the hospital and became quite curious, took the plunge, and the last two years I've been working as a research midwife, which was a real surprise to me to find that this is where I am, and to actually be working on a genomic study is an even bigger surprise. [00:03:57] If you'd asked me 20 years ago that this is where I'd be, I'd probably have laughed and said, "No, that's not something that I could even be contemplating." [00:04:07] Sharon Jones: That's fascinating. It's fascinating, the journey you've been on and how midwifery and nursing training has evolved more broadly. So Jess, how does that compare with your own journey in midwifery? [00:04:19] Jess Fletcher: Similarly, actually, like off the back of what Katie and Fiona are saying, you do kind of go into midwifery thinking that your career is going to very much look like providing labour care and catching babies, which is a wonderful part of the job. And that is very much my background, is that I have been, like, a labour and delivery midwife, usually on the birth centre or in the community doing home birth. [00:04:43] So, and never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would pivot and go into something specialist. I think you k- ... Well, in my case, certainly, I kind of fell into it, quite literally, uh, because I broke my ankle and then had- ... to work from home for quite some time. I was offered to be off sick, and I was working at a new trust, and I kind of wanted to, so to speak, keep my foot in the door. [00:05:05] And I said, "Oh, I, there must be something I can do from home." And they set me up to do some auditing, which quite frankly, a few years prior I would've ... Yeah, you couldn't have paid me all the money in the world to do auditing. And then, lo and behold, I found it so fascinating, not just the process, but kind of seeing how that then would kind of implement us in clinical practice. [00:05:28] And now I'm a safety and quality improvement midwife. My office is on a birth centre though, so it does mean that I still very much work clinically. So yeah, so a similar story. [00:05:38] We're such a highly skilled profession that we can apply it in so many different ways. And now of course, I'm on maternity leave with my third baby. [00:05:46] Sharon Jones: Congratulations. [00:05:47] Jess Fletcher: And so taking a little, a little break, but really lovely to talk about it all today actually. [00:05:52] Sharon Jones: Yeah. Thank you. Thank you for sharing that. [00:05:53] So as mentioned, alongside clinical care, midwives are, are playing this increasingly important role in research. [00:06:00] And though it's something that people might not necessarily realise and they might not associate with the profession, I'd love to explore what that actually means in practice and how midwives have become involved in this space. So Katie, where does research fit in with midwifery today, and how do midwives get involved in that space, and is that something that all midwives are engaged with? [00:06:21] Or is it a more specialist kind of pathway? [00:06:23] Kate Handley: It can be a specialist pathway, but I think what's really, really important to realise here is that every single midwife is involved in, in research, whether they realise it or not, or midwifery care, has got to be evidence-based. Everything we do is evidence-based, um, because that's what keeps midwifery care as safe as it possibly can be, and we can only get that evidence base from doing research. [00:06:46] So even if midwives aren't taking part in a research study themselves, if they're not, you know, getting consent from people to do research studies, the care that they are giving comes from research that has been done in some space. Even if that's not within the UK, it's research that has been done. So research is incredibly important. [00:07:03] That's how we evolve, um, our care, how we evolve our pathways, evolve our guidelines is through that, through that research. [00:07:11] Sharon Jones: So can you talk to the audience about what is a research midwife versus a clinical midwife? [00:07:16] Kate Handley: So a clinical midwife generally is somebody that will have hands-on care during the antenatal and intrapartum or, or postnatal period. [00:07:24] A research midwife, often that will be someone who still works on a ward, in a hospital, but is helping to put research into place. So that may be running a study and taking consent from women to take to be part of that study, and then doing whatever the study needs. Or it can be actually conducting their own research, it can be writing, it can be an academic form of, of midwifery as well. [00:07:49] It's really, really important, and it really depends on the hospital and on the trust how much that research is incorporated into the clinical care, and sometimes it can be quite separate. But both very, very important. And the Royal College of Midwives are really, really trying to work on making research part of general midwifery care. [00:08:09] It's something that undergraduates need to do now as part of their, their degree, which all midwives have to do a degree to become a midwife. They have to do research. They have to be involved in research. Midwives in their first year of being qualified should still be having a research role and looking at how research can broaden their clinical skills, and it's something that should be going on throughout their entire career [00:08:32] Sharon Jones: Yeah, that's great. [00:08:33] Fiona, what does a typical day look like in your kind of research-focused role? [00:08:38] Fiona Smith: Firstly, just to say, when I moved from a clinical role into the research role, I thought I was going to miss that kind of adrenaline rush that does come with being a clinical midwife. And so I thought, it-- this is so quiet, it's just a really very different pace. [00:08:54] But actually, there are deadlines and things like that. So yeah, on a daily basis, it is really... it's a really busy day. [00:09:02] So we can be answering our emails and inquiries about research. We're liaising with the clinical team, so I'm involved in a screening study, so we, we need to collect samples. So we go and collect samples, we register those samples. [00:09:19] We're then approaching our patients or ladies that come in to have scans, or they might be in the antenatal ward. We liaise with the community midwives who might have people that want to take part in the study, so we do a lot of communication with the women through that way. [00:09:38] And having the background as a midwife, having that holistic approach has really, really broadened, you know, and really helped support my role as a midwife. Having-- transferring those skills has been incredible. [00:09:53] Sharon Jones: So what kind of studies do midwives support? [00:10:03] Fiona Smith: So apart from the genomic studies, uh, because a, a lot of genetic-based studies are going on within our trust. Where they're looking at trying to understand why things happen and see if there's a genomic h- component that might be attributed to conditions. We've got observational studies where we use lots of questionnaires to ask patients about their experiences. We've got interventional studies, so that could be testing a new drug or an interventions, just testing something that might work and, and might build that into that evidence base to - [00:10:32] You know, to put into practice. I'm really surprised at the portfolio of, of studies that is available. So they could be, um, not just maternity-based, but the obviously obstetric-based and studies, and we do a lot of gynae studies as well, so we work alongside the gynecologists. [00:10:51] Sharon Jones: So Katie, genomics is becoming more visible in healthcare. How is that showing up in maternity care more broadly? [00:10:58] Kate Handley: So I think what's really important to note here is that genomics has always been really important in, um, maternity care. [00:11:04] It's just that midwives potentially didn't know that they were doing it. Um, so from the very moment that we book a pregnancy, so when, when a woman has her first appointment at, you know, 8-10 weeks, we're already using genomics to plan her, her care. So we're asking about family history. We're asking about a predisposition to, um, heart disease, for example, or heart conditions or diabetes, or things that we will then use to plan a, a pregnancy going forwards. [00:11:30] We're looking at, yeah, family history. Uh, we're doing screening, antenatal screening, which, uh, some of the tests there are genomic based. And then after the 20-week scan, for example, if we find some sorts of congenital abnormalities, we can use genomic testing then to find out what, what is potentially wrong with the baby and what we can do about it. [00:11:50] And then moving forward throughout that pregnancy, genomics is also really important in bereavement care. So if there's a history of multiple miscarriages, for example, or if a baby is stillborn, we can use genomic testing to find out any reasons for that and to hopefully improve, um, care for that woman going forwards as well. [00:12:08] The big thing that's going on at the moment for genomics in maternity and midwifery is, uh, newborn screening At the moment, our newborn screening is looking for, uh, nine or 10 different conditions, um, which are very rare, but do have some treatment if they are caught early. What we're doing with whole genome sequencing, where genomic testing is looking to see whether we can find a much larger range of conditions much earlier in the baby's life to see if we can improve outcomes for those babies. [00:12:38] And so that's a huge role of genetics. Yeah, absolutely. [00:12:41] Sharon Jones: So Fiona, how confident do midwives generally feel about discussing genomics with families, even though Katie's just said it's not sort of nothing new and it's always sort of been there, maybe badged differently. How do you feel that midwives feel about talking about it when they are talking to families? [00:12:59] Fiona Smith: They probably don't feel, you know, very confident speaking about it. And I definitely wouldn't have been able to speak confidently in a comm- as a community midwife, uh role. But what, what is great about the hospital is that we know that they're where to refer to. So we've got the fetal medicine midwives who are available at any point to talk us through what to say to women or to help us, and the screening team are really useful and are on hand to, again, help us navigate that and what to, you know, what to say to parents. [00:13:36] We've got a really good patient record system as well, so we should, we, you know, the notes are very accurate. We should be able to, uh, follow through from what the parents have been told already, what their journey looks like. So although we're not 100% confident, but I think the students coming through, they're going to have res- acquire a lot more knowledge. [00:13:59] And also our midwifery standards imply that genomics should be part of that everyday conversation that midwives are having. So although it isn't something that's familiar within our parlance. I think going forward, I think it definitely will become much more mainstay, if you like, just- [00:14:20] something that we will be naturally talking about because you know, let's face it, genomics is here. I want to say being part of the Generation Study team, because I'm quite visible and everybody seems to know me because I've, I've transitioned from one role to the other, you know, we are visible. I'm stopped quite a lot, and midwives are asking the questions and, "Well, why?" [00:14:43] You know, "Why is it important?" Just even to be able to talk about, you know, that we've, we're building up a database, data that's going to be used for future reference. Being able to have those conversations with, with the midwives now will really help that confidence. It's something that I didn't think I'd ever have a conversation with. [00:15:02] I don't have very deep conversations, but I know where there are people if I do need to get those answers. [00:15:09] Kate Handley: No, um, I think going with what, what Fiona says, I think it's really interesting that pregnancies generally now are becoming a lot more complex. Um, we're seeing a lot more high-risk pregnancies, and I think that we will find that, that women and their families, their knowledge of genomics is probably going to increase as well because we're going to see genomic testing more widely in, in healthcare, and that's going to have to then flow through into maternity and into midwifery knowledge because women are coming in with more of a baseline knowledge as well. [00:15:40] And when we're dealing with more complex pregnancies and more high-risk pregnancies, genomics is a huge part of that. We, you know- Mm ... because we're going to be looking at things like pharmacogenetics, where we can see what kind of treatments are going to be best for these women and how that can then impact on their pregnancies. [00:15:56] I think epigenetics is becoming more and more talked about and more interesting in maternity, you know, and it's really important that midwives are aware that we've been speaking for years about the impact of smoking, alcohol, all of the outside factors on a pregnancy. But when we actually consider that from a genetic point of view, and that these genetic changes could potentially then be feeding down through generations, it brings a whole new level to the, to that aspect of maternity that, that midwives do need to know about. [00:16:27] So I, I think Fiona's right. I think that there is a lack of confidence when you hear the word genomics, but as soon as you explain what genomics actually means, then that confidence can be boosted. And I think that as we go forwards, there's so much work being done in the training and education systems for universities, for midwives that are already practicing. [00:16:53] We're really trying to, to improve that confidence and competence. Within the Generation Study, that's something that we're working really, really hard on, is to make sure that we're giving all the really appropriate training to the midwives that are involved in it, and that's not just the research teams that are, uh, that are asking consent from the participants, but that's for the wider team as well to, to help the, the midwives who are taking samples, for example, understand why they need to take that particular blood sample, the importance of taking it at the time, and what that means for the family and how that can impact on, on the future. [00:17:26] Sharon Jones: So it's kind of a whole literacy raising across the piece, isn't it? Just to sort of go back to a couple of things you said there, for those who might not know who are listening, would you mind just explaining about, um, pharmacogenomics and epigenetics? Because I just wanted to make sure that we put it across for everyone who might not know those terms. [00:17:44] Katie Handley: So epigenetics, for example, that's looking at how environmental factors can influence gene expression. So how the impact of something on the outside can impact what's going on in the inside. And we do know now that, that environmental factors can change the way that your genes in your body work. So that can not only impact the individual, those gene changes can be passed down through to the next generations as well. [00:18:12] And we know that this can happen across the placenta, so what a mum does in her pregnancy can then change the gene expression of the baby as well. And then we've got pharmacogenetics, which is looking at how certain drugs and certain treatments can be individualised for personal care. So looking at a person's genome, looking at the way their individual genes all work together, and then seeing how specific drugs, specific treatments can be used for that individual rather than as a population level. [00:18:43] Sharon Jones: That's really helpful. Thank you. So Jess, did being a participant on the Generation study change how you approach conversations as a midwife? 'Cause you're kind of like in both camps, which is a quite rare and interesting position to be in. [00:18:58] Jess Fletcher: Yeah, it's been a really amazing insight actually. Um, it definitely will, and I think this will kind of, uh, piggyback off of what, uh, Fiona was, and Katie was saying about how confident are midwives when, when they're counselling for studies. [00:19:10] So, you know, I'm, I'm particularly passionate about, and I mean mostly all midwives are, but I'm very passionate about making sure, ensuring that the people that we're providing care for are making truly fully informed decisions. Like very informed, you know, not, not just signposting, but making sure that they understand, you know, what does this mean for you? [00:19:31] Like what could these results mean for you and your family? Because I think the, I mean, this is a wonderful approach in some ways, but very often we'll be met with people under our care that go, "Yes, of course. Like sign me up for absolutely everything." Like the, the more we know, the better. Mm. And actually, I think it's- Then having that discussion about, well, actually, knowing things can be very complex because it then opens up a lot more questions for you and your family, and I'm not, not suggesting that ignorance is bliss, but actually, you know, really ensuring that they truly understand what this could mean for them and for their babies. [00:20:09] And the positives of that as well, what this could, you know, how this could really optimise your, your child's health throughout their life. And so for me, you know, I've always been very passionate about discussing studies with, with the people that I'm caring for. But it was really amazing actually being on the other side and applying that to me and my family and my baby. [00:20:32] What I talk about this, you know, every day, and actually Fiona's right, they're a very visible team, and it's, and it's amazing because, well, for Fiona, because often if she's on the birth centre and a bell goes, she's often having to get stuck in clinically in emergencies anyway. So you get a little touch of that every now and then, don't you, Fiona? [00:20:49] But it means that they are very accessible. I felt I had a really good understanding, but suddenly it felt very personal. And I can't quite remember how it went, whether Fiona approached me or I approached her, because we see each other so frequently at work. I think that when my pregnancy became, you know, common knowledge, correct me if I'm wrong, Fiona, it was more of a like, [00:21:11] "Oh, here we are again meeting in a corridor. Oh, yay, I can do the study," type of thing. [00:21:16] Fiona Smith: I think you came and sat in my office to do the consent. [00:21:19] Jess Fletcher: And that was a really interesting part for me because, of course, as a midwife, you know, you don't get to see behind the curtain, so to speak, as much as what I got to do as a participant. So I got to come and sit with Fiona in the office with the team. [00:21:33] It was wonderful from the perspective as a pregnant person, but also as a midwife, I've learnt quite a lot, and I think that, of course, I'm not at work, you know, currently, but when I return, um, certainly the way in which I signpost and, and the way that I talk about research and this, and the Generation Study in particular, all of that will still be there. [00:21:54] But I, I do wonder if there's going to be, there's a much deeper understanding on my side And yeah, I think undoubtedly that's probably going to, uh, I will adapt how I then, um, talk to people about the study because I've, you know, had more of an opportunity to delve into, you know, some of the great stories that have come out of it [00:22:15] and some of the real successes that have been shared from the team. I think there was very recently a case where a genetic condition was found, but it was found so early that actually his quality of life is now going to be, you know, really optimal. And I just found the whole story really fascinating. So I suppose it's opened a bit more of a door for me on a personal side and a professional side to read more, and I found it, you know, that much more intriguing, I suppose. [00:22:41] Sharon Jones: Yeah, I suppose it piques that curiosity and also just hearing those good news stories. Yeah, kind of showing how, you know, a family's life has been impacted in such a, sort of the early part instead of having that massive journey of finding out what possibly could be the challenges a child is facing and not knowing, having that result so much early on makes such a difference to, to a family. [00:23:03] Jess Fletcher: Absolutely. And, and also just I think as well, because I work in safety and quality, you know, the, a huge part of my role is looking at patient experience. It's been great to be on the other, I mean, yes, this is third time around, but this was the first time that I had a baby at this current trust that I'm working at. [00:23:18] So, you know, it was really great being on the other side of that and actually seeing how streamlined it was, how the communication between the research team and myself as the pregnant person, how efficient it was that I was receiving various things in the post and through the kind of patient portal that we use. [00:23:36] And then how swift the results were as well. [00:23:39] I mean, that, I'm sure that can vary between participants, but for me, you know, you're so caught up in the, in the newborn weeks that you can almost forget you were part of a study. And then I, and then I got the results through and I went, "Oh my gosh, of course. I mean, what a wonderful thing to participate in." [00:23:54] And the fact that we're still a part of it really until he's 16 years old and beyond, if he consents. So I just think, yeah, it's been a really great experience to participate, but it will undoubtedly change how I then talk about it moving forward because I've had this personal experience. [00:24:11] Sharon Jones: Yeah, yeah. Kind of hearing that seamless experience kind of builds on the trust that, you know, you have in the study and, and, you know, the sort of people behind it essentially, which is, is really important when you're kind of giving your genomic data essentially. [00:24:25] So it's, it's really good to hear that. Yeah. So looking to the future, it's clear that genomics is going to play a growing role in healthcare, so I'm really interested in what that means for midwifery. How might the role evolve, and what does that mean in terms of supporting midwives who need to feel confident in this space? [00:24:43] Kate Handley: I think that genomics is going to have a huge impact on maternity care, and I think it's going to be really great to see how we can really improve the personalised care that we give to individuals that come through the maternity system. We try really hard as midwives to treat every single woman that comes through our care as an individual, to personalise her care plan, and the more information that we've got about somebody, the more information they want to share, the better we can look after them and the better care plan we can actually put in place. [00:25:17] So by using any genomic data that we have, we can really improve that, that care. If whole genome sequencing does become part of newborn screening in the future, we can potentially find these babies every day that we think may have a rare condition, and we can do something to improve their quality of life. [00:25:37] Sharon Jones: Yeah. That's, that's incredible. If the study continues and, and rolls out into healthcare, that will be, um, such an impactful and, like, really game-changing Sort of effect for everyone. [00:25:49] Kate Handley: It will be really impactful and game-changing as long as we do it properly, and I think what Jessica was saying is really, really important about genomics can have huge implications for families and for people. [00:26:00] So it is so important that people understand what they're signing up for in any kind of genomic testing, not just in the Generation study. And because of that, the training that we give to midwives in the future, and I say we, I mean that as universities, as midwives teaching each other, as all education bodies, the information and the education that we give to midwives is so important because the only way that we can ensure that the individual signing up for any kind of genomic testing are giving informed consent is by making sure the people taking that consent are fully informed as well. [00:26:34] As us going forwards, if all midwives can just embrace genomics, everybody will help each other build to a position where we can provide really, really good care. [00:26:44] Jess Fletcher: From the perspective of, yes, a midwife, but also someone that's fairly freshly postnatal, you know, decision-making during a pregnancy is actually really complex. [00:26:53] There's a lot of grey areas, and I think that decision-making, that can be really tough if it's your first experience or if you're suddenly dealing with something in a pregnancy that is more complex than you anticipated, and there's no right or wrong answer, and you're having to make decisions with perhaps not quite all of the information. [00:27:14] I mean, Katie touched on the non-invasive prenatal testing when we are, yes, we're, we're screening in, in early pregnancy for a number of conditions, but the non-invasive prenatal testing, it's not 100%, but it, it gives us a lot more to work with. And I think everyone interprets risk differently, don't they? [00:27:34] So if you're given a one in something chance that your baby might have a condition, it's very, can be really difficult and, and a very emotional process to make decisions around that. What's my next move going to be? So if we have the ability with genomics to actually provide a lot more information and kind of broaden the decision-making process, then - [00:27:59] that can only, I think, be a positive thing, or give them the opportunity to then opt out of any further testing, which is equally as important. [00:28:08] Sharon Jones: Giving you as much agency to choose without pressure and just giving you as much knowledge that you need to make the best decision that you can in that, in that situation. [00:28:17] Jess Fletcher: Yeah, the situation that's right for, for you and for your family, which is going to look different for every family, isn't it? [00:28:23] Kate Handley: And midwives are in such a privileged position because of the amount of time that we potentially spend with a woman and to get to know that woman. We have got the ability to actually explain things in a way that, that woman may be able to understand as well, as long as we've got the knowledge. [00:28:40] So, you know, genomics can be really, really complex. Mm. And it can be really difficult for people to understand, even if we do have all that information. So by using the relationships that we can build with those women, I'm thinking particularly community midwives or people during the labour room that are building these really intense relationships really, really quickly. [00:28:58] We really need to be able to use that to our advantage when it comes to actually information given to, to patients as well, and to women and their families. [00:29:06] Jess Fletcher: We're in a really unique position in our profession because we're very highly skilled at having to explain something quickly and under pressure, and try and capture and provide all of the information possible. [00:29:18] But also we work as part of a multidisciplinary team, so we've got access to a lot of professionals that can provide input and help with educating the patient, but also educating us. So our knowledge is always growing, especially around kind of research and genomics in, in particular. Yes, it's becoming so much more a part of midwifery. [00:29:41] So I think, yeah, I, I feel really lucky that, you know, we're not just in a profession that, it, you know, we do this day to day and that's it. It just feels like that there's always a chance to learn and to grow as a professional, and then impart that on the people that we're caring for [00:29:57] Sharon Jones: So coming to my final question, if you could leave our listeners with one message about midwives and research, what would it be? [00:30:05] Fiona Smith: I'd say even though it does sound like it's a scary subject, I think we need to embrace it. The technology that's there, you know, we've got it. It's here to stay. Yeah, just don't be scared. Be curious and excited. [00:30:22] Jess Fletcher: Yeah, and I, I do think... I, I think midwives in general, I feel like when we qualify, we also qualify with a bit of an inferiority complex, you know? [00:30:30] That we worry about what we don't know, and actually, you're right, Fiona, we really mustn't be scared of this. We, we carry so much knowledge. Our profession is, as we've already spoken about, it's so... It's amazing how much we actually do as midwives and, and how broadly we practice, that actually it's absolutely okay if we're not confident in delivering this information, or we're not confident about, you know, where research is going. [00:30:55] The most important thing is, is, is accessing support so that we can make sure that we are, for ourselves and for the people that we're looking after, we have a- as deep of an understanding as we possibly can. [00:31:06] Sharon Jones: Definitely, and, and talking about sort of multi-skilling and, and being kind of pretty amazing, Jessica, I'm, I'm very impressed with our guest that has joined us on, on your shoulder [00:31:26] Jess Fletcher: The generation study baby! [00:31:28] Sharon Jones: A newborn baby. A Generation Study baby, that you've, uh, done this entire podcast with your baby. [00:31:32] Jess Fletcher: He's done amazingly well, hasn't he? [00:31:35] Sharon Jones: Yeah, he's done very well, and that really does, uh, sort of show the power of your, of your skills, not just a midwife, also as a mum, as we know. [00:31:43] Jess Fletcher: Always a juggle. [00:31:45] Sharon Jones: It certainly is. Katie, did you want to add any more about leaving our listeners with a, a message about midwives and, and research? [00:31:50] Kate Handley: Yeah. I, um... Fiona used the word curious, which I think is, is brilliant. I think if we can all be curious about research, we're already onto a winner. And Jessica said about being brave. The more brave we are as midwives, and the more that we're willing to be curious about what we can do to improve our care, the better we're going to be at our profession. All midwives want to do is to provide safe, effective care that is what is in the best interest of that woman. [00:32:07] We are advocates for women and for their families. We want what they want. But in order to do that, we have to embrace research, along with safeguarding and health and safety, I feel like it needs to be everyone's responsibility. You know, we all have this responsibility to improve care for, for the women that we're looking after, and research is at the heart of that. [00:32:30] And the more research that we can do, that we can be part of and that we can implement, the better that our profession will be and the safer that our women will be. [00:32:39] Sharon Jones: Thank you. Thank you to our guests, Katie, Fiona, and Jessica, and Jessica's newborn baby, for joining me today and sharing your insights into the evolving role of midwives. [00:32:50] It's been fascinating to hear how midwives are not only supporting families day-to-day, but also contributing to research and helping to bring genomic medicine into routine care. If you'd like to hear more like this, please subscribe to Behind the Genes on your favourite podcast app. Thank you for listening. [00:33:06] I've been your host, Sharon Jones. Behind the Genes is produced by Deanna Barac, Florence Cornish, Sophie McLachlan, and Patrick Wallace at Bespoken Media.  

Jo Emmerson has recently qualified as an intermediate Ceroc teacher. Her dance story illustrates just how much Ceroc keeps evolving. After a hiatus to West Coast Swing, coming back to Ceroc was like walking into a room full of friends she didn't know yet, and a smoother slotted style of dancing.   Listen to her opinions on rotational versus slotted dancing, whether it's harder for leads or followers, and how she balances private life with teaching.   Chapters: How did Jo start with Ceroc? [0:40] The reasons Jo wanted to be a taxi dancer [4:30] Moving to Manchester meant no Ceroc! [7:15] Ceroc style had changed when Jo went back to a more slotted style [10:10] Jo gives her thoughts on why there is more slotted dancing in Cambridgeshire [12:55] How did Jo get into teaching? [15:26] What was going through Jo's head when she first taught a class? [17:57] Find out why Jo thinks Ceroc is hard for followers, as well as leads [21:56] Blood sweat and tears for Jo's intermediate Ceroc training [26:45] Shout out to Jo's private classes [28:44] Balancing private life with teaching [30:55] Summary [31:21] Up next [32:31]   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/18VmcmAmDA/?mibextid=wwXIfr   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

Ironwood by Michael Connelly Sworn to protect a scenic island meant to be far from the evils of the mainland, Detective Sergeant Stilwell can feel danger closing in. Stilwell knows that his posting on Catalina Island is no paradise, but to most residents, it seems blissfully separated—by twenty-two miles of ocean—from the troubles of Los Angeles County. But now a threat is coming to his safe haven. Acting on a tip from a confidential informant, Stilwell and his deputies watch a plane land in the middle of the night at the Airport in the Sky, a remote airstrip in the mountains. A duffel bag of drugs is dropped and the deputies move in, but things quickly go sideways. While Stilwell chases the fleeing pickup man into the mountainside brush, shots are fired on the runway and the plane flies off. An internal inquiry follows, putting Stilwell on the bench until he is cleared of responsibility for the disastrous operation. But he is determined to find out who brought deadly violence to his island, and begins his own secret investigation into the drug deal gone wrong. While under orders to remain in the sheriff's substation, he finds in the lost and found a valuable backpack that was never claimed. He traces it to a woman who disappeared while hiking on the island four years ago. But then why was the pack only turned in two months back? Now thoroughly intrigued, he follows the mystery all the way to the LAPD's Open-Unsolved Unit and Detective Renée Ballard. Stilwell and Ballard work the case from both sides of the channel, and soon realize they are on the trail of a criminal who revels in taunting the authorities. Meanwhile, frustrated at being shut out of an investigation on his own island, Stilwell risks his already shaky standing in the department to pursue a case whose reach is wider than he ever imagined. The Bookshop of Buried Pasts by Sarah Clutton Phyllida Banks is adored in the tiny village of Brookbank, nestled in the Southern Highlands outside Sydney. Admired for her curiosity and wisdom, her antiquarian bookshop is the hub of the community. So, when Phyllida is suddenly gone, leaving her granddaughter, Lottie, a letter requesting she 'Find Francis', friends and neighbours rally as Lottie grapples with her grandmother's inexplicable actions and her enigmatic past. Uncovering a fortune of unknown origin, Lottie discovers a trail that leads to Cambridgeshire, England, and another village bookshop with eerie similarities to their own. As the decades unravel, she stumbles upon the key to a mystery that has baffled police for fifty years. Several people have gone to great lengths to keep the past buried, and it seems Phyllida is at the heart of everything. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dahlias are bold, flamboyant, sometimes slightly outrageous - and one of the great stars of the late summer garden.But they can also feel a little intimidating. When do you plant them? Which varieties are easiest to grow? Do you have to lift the tubers every winter? How do you support them, feed them, protect them from pests, and keep them flowering into autumn?In this episode, Rod Whiting is joined by Dahlia expert Kim O'Brien - Head Gardener at an RHS-funded garden in Cambridgeshire, flower grower, floral designer, BBC local radio gardening expert, regular Gardeners' World speaker, and columnist for Amateur Gardening magazine.Her passion for Dahlias really shines through, and the tips keep on coming.

Good morning. “Do not be so open-minded that your brains fall out.” I was reminded of that quip from G. K. Chesterton last week, when I visited The Old Ferryboat Inn in Cambridgeshire, which not only claims to be the oldest pub in England (serving ale since 560AD, apparently), but also to have a resident ghost. A young woman took her life for love almost a thousand years ago and local legend has it she's haunted the place ever since, appearing each year on the anniversary of her death: the 17th March. That date also happens to be St Patrick's Day, which is perhaps not the ideal occasion for sober eyewitness testimony. But it's easy to be sceptical…. According to a recent National Folklore Survey, more than a third of people in England believe in ghosts, and many like the idea of them too. “A haunted house at the top of your street is fantastic,” said Caroline Gibson from Pontefract in Yorkshire, speaking to the BBC about a poltergeist who is currently trending on social media, after featuring on the paranormal podcast, Uncanny. The occult does not sit easily with mainstream Christianity. The Church warns against séances, spirit-hunting and attempts to conjure the dead. Yet in an age inclined to explain everything materially, Christianity insists that the world does indeed have a spiritual dimension. A problem remains, however, of how to discern between spiritual reality versus superstition — or for that matter, between good versus evil spiritual forces. “Do not be so open-minded that your brains fall out” doesn't really help us with that discernment, but Chesterton, himself a Christian, followed up with another one-liner that might be more useful. “The object of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid.” That gets us closer. Open the mind, just not endlessly, to no purpose: open it up to close it again. The risk of being open-minded is that you may sometimes look foolish or naïve. But there is risk too in being so determined never to be gulled, or seemingly unscientific, that you refuse in advance the richness that comes with leading a spiritual life. Ghost stories challenge us to believe that there's more to the world than what we can understand in purely physical terms. Christianity goes further still, teaching that we ourselves are more than merely physical beings. If a haunted house in your street can be called fantastic, then why shouldn't a church be called the same – in both meanings of the word? Fantastic in the modern sense of being great, but also in the older sense of being extra-ordinary. A place for open minds to shut down on something solid.

In the latest episode of the Concilio x Kanda Better Places Podcast, Nick Dines is joined by Phil Rodgers to unpack the results across Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, alongside what Local Government Reorganisation could mean for the region. The conversation covers:  Labour losing overall control of Cambridge City Council  The Green Party's breakthrough gains in Cambridge  The Liberal Democrats' near-clean sweep in South Cambridgeshire  Huntingdonshire's next rainbow coalition   The future structure of local government across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough  An essential listen for anyone involved in planning, development, infrastructure and public affairs across the Ox-Cam corridor. 

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~We are starting off tonight with a voice submission from Paul in Cambridgeshire, with a UFO sighting in November of last year. Then following Paul we speak to Stella in Bristol about her childhood experiences, a strange sighting in 2018 of what looked to Stella like the bird on top of a Totem pole, and an encounter with the mysterious and elusive big cat.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-240-a-bristol-sighting/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

We're back to the normal format this month after the two-hour special last month where I exclusively created a mix of my artist album. I've been finding some deep, hypnotic Trancy gems recently that the dance floor has been reacting to in a massive way, so I put together a mix of the standout tracks that have been getting immense reactions. Things get quite banging near the end, so to take care of the deep side of things, we have Dowden on guest mix duties creating a phenomenal mix. GUEST MIX: Dowden TRACKLIST John 00 Fleming: Rick Pier O'Neil - First Contact (RPO Part 1) Hot TuneiK, Santo Music, 1989 - As Is Darkness Is Light Frankie M & Luke Hunter - Dive On Luis M, Evil Oil Man - Tunnel Vision Porat - Tempo Porat - Chrome Karim Alkhayat - Second Life Syndrome Sphera - Life Moves Fast Xamanist - Uncharted Destination Guest Mix: Dowden: Tracklist to follow. UPCOMING TOUR DATES May 24 - Birmingham, UK - Godskitchen @ Institute Jun 06 - Osijek, HR - Road to Balance @ Oxgygene Jun 13 - Brighton, UK - JOOF Editions @ Quarters Jun 26 - Zandvoort, NL - B2B with PVD @ Luminosity Festival Jun 26 - Zandvoort, NL - Luminosity Festival Jun 27 - Lärz , GER - Fusion Festival Jul 05 - Le park, FR - Ethereal Decibel Festival Jul 11 - Cambridgeshire, UK - Origin Festival Jul 17 - Boom, BE - Tomorrowland Festival Jul 24 - Bryson, CA - Groove & Bass Festival Aug 01 - Ozora, HU - Ozora Festival Aug 09 - Tisno, HR - Balance Festival Aug 12 - Iceland, - Eclipse Festival Aug 14 - Iceland, - Eclipse Festival Sep 05 - Baldellou, ES - Own Spirit Festival Oct 30 - Tallarook, AUS - Interstellar Groove festival ...and more to be announced JOOF Merchandise & T-Shirts: https://john00fleming.tmstor.es

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~We are starting off tonight with a voice submission from Paul in Cambridgeshire, with a UFO sighting in November of last year. Then following Paul we speak to Stella in Bristol about her childhood experiences, a strange sighting in 2018 of what looked to Stella like the bird on top of a Totem pole, and an encounter with the mysterious and elusive big cat.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-240-a-bristol-sighting/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

We welcome Gareth back to the show to discuss something he recently discovered: a planned private city of a million people? in Cambridgeshire? Supposedly called Forest City One, and built entirely out of wood? Obviously this is never going to get built, but there are some... tendencies represented here. We also talk about recent profiles of Reform voters and the garbage UK media environment that has brought us to this point. Check out Rail Natter here! Get more TF episodes each week by subscribing to our Patreon here! *RILEY ALERT* Check out No Gods, No Mayors here! *HUSSEIN ALERT* Check out 10k Posts here! *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo's tour dates here: https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/liveshows *NATE ALERT* Lions Led By Donkeys will be performing live in London on 29th May and you can get tickets here! Also, Nate's band Second Homes has just released their debut album, and you can stream it for free here!

Send us Fan MailWelcome to this special episode of the English Wine Diaries, in partnership with London Wine Fair.The 2026 London Wine Fair – taking place at Olympia London on 18th to 20th May – will, for the first time, showcase a specific country or region as the centrepiece, and this year it's Great Britain!There will be the largest presence of British producers in the show's 45-year history and, of course, that includes plenty of English wine.Visitors will be able to taste hundreds of wines from produces across the UK, attend panel discussions, such as How to Make English wine mainstream, and in an exclusive partnership with Tiny Wine, there are 84 free tasting kits showcasing a selection of standout British still red wines.Indeed, some of you listening may have already picked up a pack and scanned the QR code, but if you're tuning in pre-show make sure you have secured your entry ticket to the show at LondonWineFair.com so that you can snap up one of the complimentary packs from stand B60.I spoke to the producers behind those six wines – 1276 Wines in Herefordshire, Flint Vineyard in Norfolk, Bolney Wine Estate in West Sussex, Sandridge Barton in Devon, Williams Family Wines in Cambridgeshire and Lyme Bay, which makes wines from grapes grown in Essex – to deep dive into how two red wine grapes – Pinot Noir and Pinot Noir Precoce grow and develop in different parts of the country.Thanks for listening to The English Wine Diaries. If you enjoyed the podcast then please leave a rating or review, it helps boost our ratings and makes it easier for other people to find us. To find out who will be joining me next on the English Wine Diaries, follow @theenglishwinediaries on Instagram and for more regular English wine news and reviews, sign up to our newsletter at englishwinediaries.com. 

A new collaboration has been set up between scientists and the fishing industry in Cornwall, to integrate scientific research with the real experience of fishers. Assessing current fish stocks and how not to damage them, has often been a point of contention between the two, but now it's hoped that the Cornwall Fisheries Science Board will lead the way for a similar approach nationwide.All week we're taking a closer look at agro-forestry, today we visit a farm in Shropshire which has created silvo-pasture - growing trees on the pasture used by livestock. Tim Downes says the health of his 300 organic dairy cows has improved, since he planted willow trees and walnuts.Some potato farmers are struggling to find a market for their crop, one grower in Cambridgeshire is donating tonnes of spuds he can't sell to a food bank. It seems there is an over-supply of potatoes after a very successful growing season last year. It's not just in the UK but across Europe too. As war in the Middle East pushes up the cost of fuel, fertiliser and energy, will farmers bother planting potatoes this spring?Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Ben Brooke farms in Cambridgeshire as well as running a number of other businesses. He is a member of the Hawkstone Farmers Choir that recently got Amanda Holden's 'Golden Buzzer' on Britain's Got Talent.  With thanks to our episode sponsor TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods. Explore smarter farming tools from TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods: telus.com/FarmSmarter Image credit: Ruth Downing

I'm breaking my own rules on the radio show this month.As you know, I've never been a DJ who uses this platform to heavily promote my own music or label. This show has always been about sharing the incredible sounds I discover each month, wherever that journey takes us.
But this month is different.After six long years in the making, and what must be the longest album tease in history, The Lost Tribe is finally here. The reaction over the past few days has been overwhelming, and I want to sincerely thank you for the support, the messages, and for taking it straight to number one across the charts within a day.The album was written as a complete journey. Eighteen full-length tracks, designed to be experienced from beginning to end. But one thing was missing… a mixed version.
So I've fixed that.As a one-off for this month, I've created an exclusive continuous mix of the entire album, keeping the story intact as it was intended. A deep, uninterrupted journey, stretching well beyond two hours.I hope you enjoy this version as much as I enjoyed putting it together for you. TRACKLIST John 00 Fleming: John 00 Fleming - Guiding spirits [JOOF Recordings] John 00 Fleming - Alone [JOOF Recordings] John 00 Fleming - Planning the demise [JOOF Recordings] John 00 Fleming - Butter child [JOOF Recordings] John 00 Fleming - The Beast [JOOF Recordings] John 00 Fleming - Time is an illusion [JOOF Recordings] John 00 Fleming - The fire that remains [JOOF Recordings] John 00 Fleming & Paul Van Dyk - Against The Algorithm [JOOF Recordings] John 00 Fleming - Omen's playground [JOOF Recordings] John 00 Fleming - The Spirit of the universe [JOOF Recordings] John 00 Fleming & Astral Projection - Transient symbiosis [JOOF Recordings] John 00 Fleming - Rave revolution [JOOF Recordings] John 00 Fleming (Feat Jason Luke) - We build it up, they break it down (Dark mix) [JOOF Recordings] John 00 Fleming - Trancepotation [JOOF Recordings] John 00 Fleming & Ovnimoon - 400 billion suns [JOOF Recordings] John 00 Fleming & Calantha - Evolution [JOOF Recordings] John 00 Fleming - Rest now my love [JOOF Recordings] John 00 Fleming (Feat Jason Luke) - We build it up, they break it down (Light mix) [JOOF Recordings] UPCOMING TOUR DATES May 08 - London, UK - Mystra @ E1 May 10 - Malta, - Rong Festival May 24 - Birmingham, UK - Godskitchen @ Institute Jun 06 - Osijek, HR - Road to Balance @ Oxgygene Jun 12 - Dubai, UAE - TBA @ TBC Jun 26 - Zandvoort, NL - B2B with PVD @ Luminosity Festival Jun 26 - Zandvoort, NL - Luminosity Festival Jun 27 - Germany, GER - TBC Jul 05 - Le park, FR - Ethereal Decibel Festival Jul 11 - Cambridgeshire, UK - Origin Festival Jul 17 - Boom, BE - Tomorrowland Festival Jul 24 - Bryson, CA - Groove & Bass Festival Aug 01 - Ozora, HU - Ozora Festival Aug 09 - Tisno, HR - Balance Festival Aug 12 - Iceland, - Eclipse Festival Aug 14 - Iceland, - Eclipse Festival Sep 05 - Baldellou, ES - Own Spirit Festival ...and more to be announced JOOF Merchandise & T-Shirts: https://john00fleming.tmstor.es

Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show: Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary warns that the airline may cut one in 10 summer flights unless the war in Iran ends soon; British Airways will allow passengers to take voice and video calls on board (the horror of the thought of that!) and the East Anglian Air Ambulance has been granted planning permission for the relocation of its air base in Cambridgeshire following the planned closure of Cambridge Airport by 2030 at the latest.    Armando has another awesome round-up of the military activity in and around Iran and we have a great RAAOTW - this week we head back to 1958 and to a Royal Dutch airline that didn't just focus on passenger comfort but also on breakfast cereal. We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. Remember that we're going live at 7pm UK time (1800UTC) and that daylight savings has gone into effect in the UK.  You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Twelve Explorer Scouts from across Cambridgeshire are undergoing an intensive, “fast-track” work experience scheme to master the scientific techniques of professional archaeology. Scout leader Coyote, together with Ellie-May and Ray […]

We have monster album from Eli Spiral thats just been released on JOOF Recordings, so rather myself playing the tracks in my mix, I figured lets get the man himself to showcase the album as this months guest mix. It's a massive showcase!! I went digging through my promos that I got this week and picked some of the best and put an great mix together for you, as usual starting deep and building to a powerful ending. GUEST MIX: Eli Spiral TRACKLIST John 00 Fleming: Rokazer - Nizami [Mango Alley] Aubrey Fry - Burn and Rave (Original Mix) [Sudbeat Music] Shayan Pasha, Juan Barrera - Knox [Ruben Karapetyan Presents] Juani Bria, Byhon - Vibration Fabian Argomedo - Siberia Subandrio & Maze 28 - Montreal at night (John 00 Fleming Remix) [Mango Alley] Estiva - Running ID - ID [JOOF Recordings] Invisible Reality, Atacama - Skywards Karim Alkhayat, NoNameLeft - Dreamer Visua, Ioshua - Decode (feat. Ioshua) Guest Mix: Eli Spiral: Tracklist to follow. UPCOMING TOUR DATES Apr 03 - Liverpool, UK - Trancecoda May 08 - London, UK - Mystra @ E1 May 10 - Malta, - Rong Festival May 24 - Birmingham, UK - Godskitchen @ Institute Jun 06 - Osijek, HR - Road to Balance @ Oxgygene Jun 12 - Dubai, UAE - TBA @ TBC Jun 26 - Zandvoort, NL - B2B with PVD @ Luminosity Festival Jun 26 - Zandvoort, NL - Luminosity Festival Jun 27 - Germany, GER - TBC Jul 05 - Le park, FR - Ethereal Decibel Festival Jul 11 - Cambridgeshire, UK - Origin Festival Jul 17 - Boom, BE - Tomorrowland Festival Jul 24 - Bryson, CA - Groove & Bass Festival Aug 01 - Ozora, HU - Ozora Festival Aug 09 - Tisno, HR - Balance Festival Aug 12 - Iceland, - Eclipse Festival Aug 14 - Iceland, - Eclipse Festival Sep 05 - Baldellou, ES - Own Spirit Festival ...and more to be announced JOOF Merchandise & T-Shirts: https://john00fleming.tmstor.es

Today host Ben Eagle is joined by Cambridgeshire tenant farmer David Wheatley who has recently taken social media by storm with his Petite Peonies account. They discuss David's farming journey, arable farming, diversification, Christmas trees, peonies and how to make the most of social media as a farmer.  With thanks to our sponsor TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods. Explore smarter farming tools from TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods: telus.com/FarmSmarter

Henry VIII began his new reign with a desire to earn glory in war- and plunged the nation headlong into an unexpected and large scale war with France, all seemingly driven by his fiery passion to show his prowess in battle. But around him, much was happening. To the north, the rules of naval conflict were changing forever, to the south, his Father-In-Law was showing how untrustworthy he was; across Europe the fortunes of nations. Rose and fell dependant upon politics, and here in London? We see a city continuing old traditions of faith, leading protests against the war, and witnessing a fire that was to change the Palace of Westminster forever. Cover shows a detail of portrait of Henry VIII as a young man, c. 1515-1520; Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire.

“I was cynical and desperate – but the results were dramatic.”Thanks for listening to Age Well with Dr Sophie Shotter!Follow Alan here: https://www.instagram.com/alan.trim/Follow Oxidise here: https://www.instagram.com/oxydise.uk/You can find out more at https://oxydise.co.uk/The wellness centre in Cambridgeshire offers HBOT; dry floatation; IV wellness drips; cryotherapy, and red light therapy. Go to https://oxydisewellness.co.uk/Find out more about Dr Sophie by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en…and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=enThis podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/*****This show is sponsored by Microbz – harnessing good bacteria directly from UK soil which means more diversity and at least 15 strains of good bacteria in every shot.Buy now at https://microbz.co.uk/ and use the discount code SOPHIE20 for 20% off***This show is sponsored by Primeadine – a clean, natural, and science-backed spermidine supplement – proven to up-regulate a range of health markers.Buy now at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/ and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 20% offThe content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast.Mentioned in this episode:This show is sponsored by Microbz – harnessing good bacteria directly from UK soil which means more diversity and at least 15 strains of good bacteria in every shot. Buy now at https://microbz.co.uk/ and use the discount code SOPHIE20 for 20% off.This show is sponsored by Primeadine – a clean, natural, and science-backed spermidine supplement – proven to up-regulate a range of health markers. Buy now at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/ and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 20% off.

Trains. A milking of puns. Record juniors and Norway's sporting culture. parkrun UK have gone to Specsavers. Nicola takes Poppy to Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School parkrun (aka QEGS) in Lincolnshire to finish her alphabet and Danny crops up at Frank's Farm parkrun in Cambridgeshire.

In August 2002, ten year old Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman vanished from the quiet town of Soham in Cambridgeshire, England. The two best friends were last seen entering the home of Ian Huntley, the caretaker at their local secondary school and the partner of their former teaching assistant, Maxine Carr. What followed was one of the most closely watched missing persons investigations in British history.As a nationwide search unfolded, Huntley made repeated media appearances presenting himself as a cooperating witness. Thirteen days after the girls disappeared, their remains were discovered near an airfield in Suffolk. Forensic evidence and inconsistencies in Huntley's account placed him at the center of the investigation, leading to his arrest alongside Maxine Carr.In December 2003, Ian Huntley was convicted of the double murder and sentenced to two life terms. Maxine Carr was convicted of perverting the course of justice for providing Huntley with a false alibi. The judge confirmed Huntley must serve a minimum of 40 years before parole consideration.Follow True Crime Recaps for weekly cases examining real investigations and the justice system.

In August 2002, two ten-year-old best friends left their homes in the quiet Cambridgeshire town of Soham to buy some sweets. It was a warm summer evening during the school holidays, and the sort of trip they'd made plenty of times before. But when Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman didn't return home, a simple errand quickly turned into one of the biggest missing persons searches Britain had ever seen. Two little girls had seemingly vanished without a trace.Holly and Jessica had grown up side by side. They went to school together, played together, and spent most days wandering around with the kind of freedom kids in tight knit communities often have. But one evening, something went terribly wrong. Within days, the entire country was watching as the search unfolded, and at the centre of it all stood a local school caretaker who claimed he might have been the last person to see the girls alive.Exclusive content:Patreon - Ad Free, Early Access, Exclusive EpisodesFollow the show:British Murders with Stuart BluesDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

pWotD Episode 3231: Soham murders Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 701,993 views on Saturday, 7 March 2026 our article of the day is Soham murders.The Soham murders were a double child murder committed in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England, on 4 August 2002. The victims were two 10-year-old girls, Holly Marie Wells and Jessica Amiee Chapman, who were lured into the home of a local resident and school caretaker, Ian Huntley, who murdered them – likely via asphyxiation – and disposed of their bodies in an irrigation ditch close to RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk. The bodies were discovered on 17 August 2002.Huntley was convicted of the murder of both girls on 17 December 2003 and sentenced to two terms of life imprisonment, with the High Court later imposing a minimum term of 40 years. His girlfriend, Maxine Ann Carr – the girls' teaching assistant – had knowingly provided Huntley with a false alibi. She received a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence for conspiring with Huntley to pervert the course of justice. Huntley died in March 2026, after sustaining severe head injuries inflicted in an attack by another inmate at HMP Frankland.The search for Holly and Jessica in the thirteen days of their disappearance has been described as one of the most intense and extensive in British criminal history.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:00 UTC on Sunday, 8 March 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Soham murders on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Russell.

Emily Pilbeam presents a mixtape of her personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing, with Good News, Pigeon, Bathing Suits, Max Winter, SALO feat. Isaiah Hull, Marnie Glum, Unlucky, No Spinoza, Wax Head, Fíobha, Jessie Marcella, Iona Luke, Morgan Harper-Jones, Emily Francis Trio, and a new Track of the Week by BBC Introducing in Essex and Cambridgeshire's KonyikehProduced in Salford by BBC Audio for BBC Radio 6 Music.

At its heart, regenerative agriculture is an opportunity to reset a farm's relationship with both nature and economics. Most farmers who take the time to re-think their system, to reduce their use of expensive inputs, to mix livestock and crop production into long rotations, and to maximise the efficacy of free natural resources (such as sunlight and water), find that they are more economically resilient, that nature thrives in their fields and that they're just happier and healthier people.In this programme we hear from four UK farmers who've unleashed the power of regeneration on their farms - we'll hear their stories, and we'll ask what tools have enabled their success.With Graham Rutherford from Viewlaw Farm in Northumberland, Verity Megginson from Kirkburn Manor Farm in East Yorkshire, Rhys Jones from Pearson Gape Farming Partnership in Cambridgeshire, and Sian Jones from Moelogan Fawr in North Wales.This programme has been sponsored by Regenerate Outcomes.Farm Gate is part of 8point9.com.Listen to the edited audio version by searching for Farm Gate wherever you get your podcasts.

In this episode, as concern grows about funding for the government's flagship agri-environment scheme, we look at ways to farm profitably without subsidies. Farmers who are doing just that share their secrets at the Norfolk Farming Conference and the BASE UK conference in Huntingdon. They include Nottinghamshire farmer Joe Howard, of Howard Farms and Grassroots Farming; and Cotswolds farmer Henry Astor, of Bruern Farms, who is supplying Gails bakeries. We also talk to Cambridgeshire farmer David Wheatley, of Petite Peonies; and Lancashire farmer Martin Caunce, of Brow Farm. We also discuss the LinkedIn article about future funding for the Sustainable Farming Incentive by Geoff Sansome, former head of agriculture at Natural England. We find out how to add extreme value to farm output – and how to harness the power of social media as a valuable marketing tool to consumers. And we meet Sam Stables – the Herefordshire farmer who raised more than £40,000 for charity by walking 142 miles to London during Mind Your Head Week. If you wish to make a donation, you can do so via Sam's fundraising page. This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker. Contact or follow Johann: linkedin.com/in/johanntasker/ Contact or follow Louise: linkedin.com/in/louise-impey-95470b20b/ Contact or follow Hugh: linkedin.com/in/hugh-broom-9b11906a/ For Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow linkedin.com/company/farmers-weekly To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0. We'd love to hear from you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm in the middle of a big Australasian tour at the moment, although frustrating for you guys I haven't recorded any of the sets, the caveat I've taken the stand out tracks and moments and put them into my one hour mix so you can get a feel for where I am musically at the moment. On the guest mix we have the maestro from Argentina, Mayro. GUEST MIX: Mayro (Argentina) TRACKLIST John 00 Fleming: Kostya Outta, Greta Meier, Alisha - Far Above [Mango Alley] M.O.S. - Nanda [Mango Alley] Digital Mess - Deuterium [Solis Records] Rick Pier O'Neil - A Darker Shine (RPO Part 2) [RPO Records] Messier, SEAN OBRIEN - Xscape [Eat my hat music] Jamie Stevens, Meeting Molly - Illusionist [Mango Alley] Neumann - Je Le Savais [Iboga Tech] E-Clip - Live Your Life [Sounds of Akasha] Zen Mechanics & Avalon - Naked, Stoned & Exalted [Source code] Basil O'Glue - What Never Happened [BAGRUHM] Exotek - Expansion [JOOF Recordings] Guest Mix: Mayro: Tracklist to follow. UPCOMING TOUR DATES Feb 13 - Auckland, NZ - John 00 Fleming: The Lost Tribe Album Tour @ Il Brutto Feb 14 - Brisbane, AU - Lemon & Lime Presents John 00 Fleming - Open to Close @ The Prince Consort Feb 27 - Porto, PT - Treble Pro Feb 28 - Lisbon, PT - Echo Villiage Mar 14 - Mallorca, SP - Balearic Beats Festival Mar 21 - Vaasa, FL - Pitlane Club Mar 26 - Miami, USA - Mazuma Miami Music Week Apr 03 - Liverpool, UK - Trancecoda Apr 05 - Wales, UK - Apr 25 - TBA, TBA - TBA @ TBA May 08 - London, UK - May 10 - Malta, - Rong Festival May 24 - Birmingham, UK - Godskitchen @ Institute Jun 12 - TBA, USA - TBA @ TBA Jun 13 - TBA, CANADA - TBA @ TBA Jun 26 - Zandvoort, NL - B2B with PVD @ Luminosity Festival Jun 26 - Zandvoort, NL - Luminosity Festival Jul 05 - Le park, FR - Ethereal Decibel Festival Jul 11 - Cambridgeshire, UK - Origin Festival Jul 17 - Boom, BE - Tomorrowland Festival Jul 24 - Bryson, CA - Groove & Bass Festival Aug 01 - Ozora, HU - Ozora Festival Aug 09 - Tisno, HR - Balance Festival Aug 12 - Iceland, - Eclipse Festival Aug 14 - Iceland, - Eclipse Festival ...and more to be announced JOOF Merchandise & T-Shirts: https://john00fleming.tmstor.es

The Loreboys are joined by the legend that is Edd Hedges, returning to right an ancient wrong. Comedian & podcaster, Edd is probably best known for being on the fabled lost episode of Loremen. We're finally making up for that whole palaver with a bevy of Cambridgeshire oddities, from a terrifying monkey (some would call it a dog) to The Chronophage. Check out Edd on tour in the UK, Ireland and the US! AND if you're in the mood for seeing live comedy, come see the Loremen Live at Leicester Comedy Festival 7th February PLUS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See Alasdair On Tour in 2026!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurence Hisee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the LoreFolk at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/loremenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/loremen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check the sweet, sweet merch here... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/loremen-podcast?ref_id=24631⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @loremenpod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/loremenpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/loremenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/loremenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Lucas hosts a compelling discussion with celebrated British entrepreneur and author David Cleevely. In this insightful podcast, Richard and David dive into Cleevely's book, 'Serendipity: It Doesn't Happen by Accident,' exploring how environments can be engineered to foster luck. Richard guides the conversation as David explains the puzzle that inspired the book: why significant entrepreneurial ventures repeatedly emerge from seemingly chance encounters in hubs like Cambridge. They discuss the characteristics, systems, and culture—including the crucial role of values of generosity and kindness—that enhance the likelihood of serendipitous, high-impact collaborations. David Cleevely's book, 'Serendipity: It Doesn't Happen by Accident,' explores the idea that environments can be engineered to foster luck, leading to entrepreneurial success through serendipitous, high-impact collaborations. LinksHis book 'Serendipity: It Doesn't Happen by Accident” is available here and from all major booksellers,David Cleevely CBE FREng, FIET is the Chairman of the Raspberry Pi Foundation. He is the founder of telecoms consultancy Analysys (acquired by Datatec International in 2004). co-founded the web based antibody company Abcam (ABC.L) with Jonathan Milner and was Chairman until November 2009 which was acquired by Danaher for US$5.7 billion in 2023. He has co-founded several other companies and is Chairman of two of them..He has been active in promoting Cambridge. He was a prime mover behind Cambridge Network, co-founder of Cambridge Wireless, co-founder and Chairman of Cambridge Angels, Founding Director of the Centre for Science and Policy at the University of Cambridge and Vice Chair of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Economic Commission. Other policy work has included membership of the IET Communications Policy Panel, the Ofcom Spectrum Advisory Board and the Enterprise Committee and the National Engineering Policy Group at the Royal Academy of Engineering. From 2001 to 2008, he was a member of the Ministry of Defence Board overseeing information systems and services (DES-ISS, formerly the Defence Communications Services Agency). In addition to Raspberry Pi, his charitable work includes the Cambridge Science Centre, which he helped set up and fund in 2013 and continues as Chair. Richard Lucas, the host of this NBN channel, is founder of CAMentrepreneurs—a network supporting entrepreneurship globally among Cambridge University Alumni and others through locally led chapters. CAMentrepreneurs - Peter Cowley legacy  Books and articles mentioned in the podcast Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives by James H. Fowler PhD (Author), Nicholas A. Christakis The Strength of Weak Ties Mark S. Granovetter Gov. Pritzker Commencement Address: Kindness is intelligence Cambridge Angels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Richard Lucas hosts a compelling discussion with celebrated British entrepreneur and author David Cleevely. In this insightful podcast, Richard and David dive into Cleevely's book, 'Serendipity: It Doesn't Happen by Accident,' exploring how environments can be engineered to foster luck. Richard guides the conversation as David explains the puzzle that inspired the book: why significant entrepreneurial ventures repeatedly emerge from seemingly chance encounters in hubs like Cambridge. They discuss the characteristics, systems, and culture—including the crucial role of values of generosity and kindness—that enhance the likelihood of serendipitous, high-impact collaborations. David Cleevely's book, 'Serendipity: It Doesn't Happen by Accident,' explores the idea that environments can be engineered to foster luck, leading to entrepreneurial success through serendipitous, high-impact collaborations. LinksHis book 'Serendipity: It Doesn't Happen by Accident” is available here and from all major booksellers,David Cleevely CBE FREng, FIET is the Chairman of the Raspberry Pi Foundation. He is the founder of telecoms consultancy Analysys (acquired by Datatec International in 2004). co-founded the web based antibody company Abcam (ABC.L) with Jonathan Milner and was Chairman until November 2009 which was acquired by Danaher for US$5.7 billion in 2023. He has co-founded several other companies and is Chairman of two of them..He has been active in promoting Cambridge. He was a prime mover behind Cambridge Network, co-founder of Cambridge Wireless, co-founder and Chairman of Cambridge Angels, Founding Director of the Centre for Science and Policy at the University of Cambridge and Vice Chair of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Economic Commission. Other policy work has included membership of the IET Communications Policy Panel, the Ofcom Spectrum Advisory Board and the Enterprise Committee and the National Engineering Policy Group at the Royal Academy of Engineering. From 2001 to 2008, he was a member of the Ministry of Defence Board overseeing information systems and services (DES-ISS, formerly the Defence Communications Services Agency). In addition to Raspberry Pi, his charitable work includes the Cambridge Science Centre, which he helped set up and fund in 2013 and continues as Chair. Richard Lucas, the host of this NBN channel, is founder of CAMentrepreneurs—a network supporting entrepreneurship globally among Cambridge University Alumni and others through locally led chapters. CAMentrepreneurs - Peter Cowley legacy  Books and articles mentioned in the podcast Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives by James H. Fowler PhD (Author), Nicholas A. Christakis The Strength of Weak Ties Mark S. Granovetter Gov. Pritzker Commencement Address: Kindness is intelligence Cambridge Angels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, David from Blackpool, UK shares a series of unusual experiences that began with a close-range UFO sighting in Peterborough in the late 1990s. One evening, he watched a massive, silent craft hover low over houses, clearly structured and sharply defined, before accelerating away at impossible speed without sound or disturbance. The encounter left him shaken, not by fear, but by confusion and disbelief at what he had witnessed.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/2026If you enjoy this podcast, please support the show with a virtual coffee:https://ko-fi.com/ufochroniclespodcastFollow and Subscribe on X to get ad-free episodesX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcast/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

In this episode, David from Blackpool, UK shares a series of unusual experiences that began with a close-range UFO sighting in Peterborough in the late 1990s. One evening, he watched a massive, silent craft hover low over houses, clearly structured and sharply defined, before accelerating away at impossible speed without sound or disturbance. The encounter left him shaken, not by fear, but by confusion and disbelief at what he had witnessed.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/2026If you enjoy this podcast, please support the show with a virtual coffee:https://ko-fi.com/ufochroniclespodcastFollow and Subscribe on X to get ad-free episodesX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcast/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

The placebo effect is a real thing.  Our minds are so powerful that if we really believe in something, it makes it more likely to be true.  In lactation, parental confidence is of extreme importance.  If the parent believes they will be successful they are more likely to be successful.  Supporting that confidence is one of the many roles that an IBCLC fills for new parents.  Listen here as Katie Oshita and Sarah Oakley discuss parental confidence, breastfeeding, oral ties, and how important trusting your intuition is.Podcast Guest: Sarah Oakley is a Registered Nurse, Health Visitor, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Tongue-tie Practitioner with a busy private practice based in Cambridgeshire, UK. Sarah is a founder member and former Chair of The Association of Tongue-tie Practitioners and has written a book for parents and professionals, ‘Why Tongue-tie Matters'. She has also contributed to other books on breastfeeding.  She lectures on infant feeding and tongue-tie nationally and internationally and provides study days for a number of NHS Trusts. She offers an Online Course on tongue-tie and infant feeding which is suitable for all newborn care specialists.Podcast Host: Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 25 years of experience working in Maternal-Infant Medicine.  While Katie sees clients locally in western WA, Katie is also a telehealth lactation consultant believing that clients anywhere in the world deserve the best care possible for their needs.  Being an expert on TOTs, Katie helps families everywhere navigate breastfeeding struggles, especially when related to tongue tie or low supply.  Katie is also passionate about finding the root cause of symptoms, using Functional Medicine practices to help client not just survive, but truly thrive. Email katie@cuddlesandmilk.com or www.cuddlesandmilk.com  

In this episode of Meet the Farmers, host Ben Eagle engages with Kayleigh Robb and Tim Scott, two tenant farmers who share the same landlord - the Countryside Regeneration Trust (CRT). They share their unique journeys in agriculture, discussing the challenges and opportunities they face in modern farming. The conversation delves into the importance of wildlife-friendly practices, the dynamics of landlord-tenant relationships, and the evolving landscape of farming amidst climate change. Kerriann McLackland, head of estates at CRT, provides insights into the trust's mission and the support it offers to its tenants. The episode concludes with messages for farmers and the public, emphasizing adaptability, learning, and the importance of local connections in agriculture.

This week, Donald Macleod visits Sir John Rutter at his Cambridgeshire home to celebrate his 80th birthday and explore the twists and turns of his extraordinary career. One of the most influential choral composers of the 20th and 21st centuries – and for many, the sound of Christmas – Rutter is also an international conductor, arranger, editor and producer, describing himself as a musical “magpie.” Across the week, we hear hallmark carols alongside music shaped by his life's milestones: from childhood in London and formative years in Cambridge, to his long association with America, his response to personal tragedy, and his latest creative ventures. Music featured: Nativity Carol 4 Orchestral Miniatures: Dance to Your Daddy London Town: A Choral Celebration Shepherd's Pipe Carol The Lord Bless You and Keep You Visions Cityscapes: Flower of Cities All Banquet Fugue (from The Reluctant Dragon) A Clare Benediction Reflections: Prelude What Sweeter Music Wind in the Willows (Extract – Opening) Somerset Wassail Candlelight Carol I'll Make Me a World Gloria Cityscapes: Big Apple Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit Lord Make me an Instrument (arr. for orchestra) Requiem: Lux Aeterna Mass of the Children: Sanctus and Benedictus The Gift of Life: The Gift of Each Day There is a flower When Icicles Hang: Good Ale Bird Songs: If I were an Owl Dancing Tree (In My Garden) Celebration Overture All the Stars Looked Down Carol of the Magi Presented by Donald Macleod. Produced by Amelia Parker for BBC Audio Wales & West. For full track listings, including artist and recording details, and to listen to the pieces featured in full (for 30 days after broadcast) head to the series page for John Rutter (b 1945) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002mk0y. And you can delve into the A-Z of all the composers we've featured on Composer of the Week here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3cjHdZlXwL7W41XGB77X3S0/composers-a-to-z.

When listener Sakura's husband came home from his morning walk in Cambridgeshire, UK, he told her about a massive rainbow he'd seen. But when he showed her a picture, she didn't think it was particularly large. So how big is a rainbow really? Are they always the same size? And if some are bigger than others, is there a limit? To find the answers, presenter Marnie Chesterton meets independent rainbow expert Philip Laven in a pitch-black studio to simulate how a rainbow is formed. He demonstrates how they are created by sunlight, reflecting and refracting in millions of little water droplets. But what does that mean for their size? Raymond Lee, retired professor from the US Naval academy, says that rainbows are not objects and don't have a linear size, just a specific angular size that's relative to the person seeing it. But Marnie doesn't give up so easily – some rainbows still look bigger than others. In her journey to discover other ways to size up a rainbow, Marnie hears from Australian aerial photographer Colin Leonhardt who stunned the world with a beautiful picture. Next, assistant professor Ping Wah Li from The Chinese University of Hong Kong explains why it's possible to come across more than one rainbow at a time. And finally, atmospheric scientist Harald Edens shares another way to consider size, as well as how much he struggles to explain the complexity of rainbows to his four-year old daughter. Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producer: Florian Bohr Editor: Ben MotleyPhoto: Rainbow of Dreams - stock photo stock photo Credit: Laurent Fox via Getty Images)

Benedict Spence joins Tom Slater and Georgina Mumford for the latest episode of the spiked podcast. They discuss the horrific knife attack on a train in Cambridgeshire, Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City and the BBC's fake news about Donald Trump. Watch the second half of the discussion on spiked podcast: unlocked – our weekly bonus podcast, exclusively for spiked supporters – here: https://www.spiked-online.com/podcast-episode/the-fall-of-prince-andrew-and-the-madness-of-mehdi-hasan/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Crean, a victim of the knife attack on a train in Cambridgeshire on Saturday evening, describes his experience.

British police released one of the two men that they arrested on suspicion of indiscriminately stabbing passengers on a train in Cambridgeshire in eastern England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the UK, counter-terrorism police are leading an investigation into a mass stabbing on a train near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. Nine people are in critical condition after an attack described by witnesses as ‘like a horror film' with passengers trying to flee through carriages and barricading themselves in bathrooms. Armed officers boarded the train and arrested two men at the scene. Also: President Donald Trump threatens military action in Nigeria, saying an attack would be ‘fast, vicious and sweet', after accusing the government there of allowing mass killings of Christians. Spain's foreign minister has offered one of the country's clearest acknowledgements yet of the brutality of the sixteenth-century conquest of Mexico, and we hear from Jamaica, where Hurricane Melissa has killed at least nineteen people and left hundreds of thousands without food, power or clean water. Plus, the Pushkin Institute in Moscow unveils what it says is the longest word in the Russian language.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

British police say there is nothing to suggest a mass stabbing incident on a train on Saturday was a terrorist incident. Doctors continue to treat seven passengers, two of whom have life-threatening injuries. Armed police arrested two suspects at Huntingdon station in Cambridgeshire, where the train made an emergency stop after terrified passengers alerted the crew. Also in the programme: we'll speak to Nigeria's presidential adviser after US president Donald Trump threatened to take military action to protect the country's Christian population; and the wartime message in a bottle found ashore after one hundred years.(Picture: Forensic teams work at the scene at Huntington railway station in Britain after a number of passengers were stabbed on a train. Credit: Tayfun Salci/EPA/Shutterstock)

It's a jam-packed Halloween edition of The Paranormal Report! Jim and Dar preview their big Halloween livestream and discuss the mysterious interstellar object 3I/Atlas. Could it actually be alien technology? Then, find out what a new poll says about how many Americans claim to have had a paranormal experience… and why those numbers might be wrong. The duo dives into eerie tales of unidentified submersible objects, a surprising study that says horror movies may actually calm anxiety, and chilling near-death experiences that challenge science. Plus, cryptid lore from across the pond, Tesla ghost hunts in cemeteries, whether dogs can sense spirits, and even the discovery of a new “super-Earth.” Finally, Jim and Dar wrap things up with Halloween fun, candy debates, and a few spooky laughs. Thank you so much for listening/watching! Share the show with all you know! -- Join Jim and Dar for their annual Halloween Livestream on Friday, October 31, HALLOWEEN NIGHT at 8:00 pm ET on youtube.com/jimharold LINKS https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-15238359/Interstellar-visitor-3I-ATLAS-sun-TODAY.html https://avi-loeb.medium.com/the-international-asteroid-warning-network-initiated-a-campaign-to-monitor-3i-atlas-d2a698859747 https://www.space.com/astronomy/comets/interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-could-help-protect-earth-from-dangerous-asteroids-heres-how https://today.yougov.com/society/articles/53258-most-americans-say-they-have-experienced-at-least-one-paranormal-event https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/391541/60-of-americans-claim-to-have-had-a-paranormal-experience https://nypost.com/2025/10/26/us-news/ufo-tracker-shows-thousands-of-eerie-underwater-objects-lurking-along-us-coasts/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20251024-how-horror-films-can-soothe-your-anxiety https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-15223139/near-death-experience-visions-revealed.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-15216699/Shug-Monkey-demon-creature-Cambridgeshire.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 https://insideevs.com/news/776769/tesla-ghost-detector/ https://www.popsci.com/environment/can-dogs-sense-ghosts/ https://www.space.com/astronomy/exoplanets/super-earth-less-than-20-light-years-away-is-an-exciting-lead-in-the-search-for-life https://nypost.com/2025/10/28/lifestyle/this-is-how-americans-will-be-celebrating-halloween/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheila Dillon and this year's head judge of the BBC Food and Farming Awards, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, hit the road to meet the finalists in the Best Food Producer category. From sourdough pioneers Aidan Monks and Catherine Connor at Lovingly Artisan in Kendal, and regenerative grower Calixta Killander at Flourish Produce in Cambridgeshire, to cheese champions Andy and Kathy Swinscoe at The Courtyard Dairy in North Yorkshire — they explore how these exceptional producers might hold clues to a more resilient food future. Inspired by Professor Tim Lang's recent report, Just in Case: narrowing the UK civil food resilience gap, the episode asks: could these small but significant businesses be part of the solution to Britain's food security crisis?Presented by Sheila Dillon Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Natalie Donovan

Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, George Gorman, and Peter Michael return after tipping 14/1, 11/1, and 7/2 winners last weekend to preview a blockbuster weekend of racing from Newmarket and the Curragh.

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~In this episode we stay within the United Kingdom, and first we meet Gareth in South Wales. Gareth's strange encounter occurred in Abertillery in the Welsh Valleys in 1981, when he witnessed with a couple of friends a bright, blinding light and a figure upon a ridge. Then we head over the Welsh border to Paul in Cambridgeshire, Paul will be sharing his UFO encounters that began in 1978 when he witnessed a cigar-shaped object and several other sightings he experienced up to present day. Paul has also had a few interesting paranormal events happen in his life, and notable a couple which almost certainly saved his life.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-157-a-visit-to-the-valleys-dont-be-afraid/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://twitter.com/UFOchronpodcastThank you for listening!Please leave a review if you enjoy the show.Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.