Podcasts about Greater Manchester

What does the Gorton and Denton by-election spell for the future of British politics? Top pollster James Johnson – co-founder of JL Partners – spoke to spiked's Georgina Mumford to pore over the results. Labour is crumbling in its heartlands. The Greens are riding sectarian grievance to victory. Reform has been humbled in Greater Manchester, but remains strong across the country. The old politics is gone and it isn't coming back. Read spiked: https://www.spiked-online.com/     Support spiked: https://www.spiked-online.com/support/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Jeremy Kyle Breakfast Show was dominated by the political shockwave from the Gorton and Denton by election, where Green Party candidate Hannah Catherine Spencer was declared the new MP in a historic upset. In what had long been considered safe Labour territory, Labour slumped to third place, Reform UK were beaten by more than 4,000 votes and the Conservatives picked up just 1.9 percent. Jeremy described it as a political earthquake for Sir Keir Starmer, with pressure mounting on Labour's leadership as voters delivered a dramatic verdict in Greater Manchester.Reform's David Bull told Talk the party would report the claims of 'family voting' to the police. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Green Party wins the Gorton and Denton by-election in Greater Manchester with Labour coming a distant third. The result will pile more pressure and scrutiny on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer ahead of crucial UK local elections in May. Netflix abandons its acquisition deal for Warner Brothers Discovery after it refused to match Paramount's offer of $31 per share for the group's entire media portfolio. Netflix shares have moved higher as a result. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has been branded a ‘liar' with a ‘God complex' by a senior Pentagon official, increasing tensions between the U.S. government and the A.I. giant regarding the use of its model's guardrails. And in the banking sector, Barclays and Banco Santander see shares dive following reports the lenders have millions in exposure to a collapsed private UK mortgage provider facing fraud allegations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reform and the Greens both insist they can win the Greater Manchester seat of Gorton and Denton from Labour – and if they do, it could be another nail in the prime minister's coffin. Helen Pidd reports on how the candidates and voters are feeling. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

“Wicked Problems,” hosted by Richard Delevan, returns after a long hiatus and links escalating repression - newly including climate activists - with a high-stakes by-election in Greater Manchester. It opens with concerns about confrontational protest being met with violence and political repression, alongside Nigel Farage's Reform proposing a “UK deportation command,” expanding detention with “no chance of bail,” and “detention will mean deportation.” Devin cites New York Times reporting that the FBI has begun targeting climate activists, including people who have not protested in years, and frames this as part of a broader effort to quash dissent.Professor Dana R. Fisher of American University discusses what she describes as a “perfect storm” in the US: federal occupations of cities (highlighting Minneapolis), the murder of two American citizens while they were bearing witness to ICE actions, the president getting rid of the endangerment finding underlying US climate policy, and FBI investigations focusing on the "radical fringe" of the climate movement. Fisher argues these groups are “low hanging fruit” because their confrontational tactics (e.g., throwing paint, smearing food, blocking traffic, bird-dogging elected officials) are widely unpopular, making it easier for authorities to target them first as part of a broader slide toward autocracy that also threatens media freedoms. She says repression and violence against peaceful activists historically mobilize larger protests, even as it can lead to persecution, jail, and martyrdom. She also describes survey results from a Women's March–coordinated “Free America walkout” showing over 75% support for a movement becoming more confrontational and 65% willingness to personally engage in confrontational activism; she notes the participants were largely white, female, older, and highly educated.Prof. Fisher's Apocalyptic Optimist podcast.Britain has already jailed nonviolent climate protestors and restricted defenses in court, with ongoing debates about protest trials and labeling Palestine Action a terror group. The Gorton and Denton by-election seems to be between Reform, seeking to import Trump's climate and migration agenda, and the surging Green Party, treating climate, inequality, and migration as realities to face without losing humanity. The show notes a single constituency poll with Green candidate Hannah Spencer ahead of Reform's Matt Goodwin, with Labour (which has held the seat for a century) behind; as Labour is consumed by Epstein-linked arrests and scandal involving Peter Mandelson and former Prince Andrew.In an interview recorded late in 2025, Harriet Lamb, CEO of the Green Party of England and Wales, describes rapid growth following Zach Polanski's leadership, with membership doubling to over 150,000. Lamb connects her background in international development and environmental and social justice to party politics, argues the UK has shifted into a multi-party system creating both dangers and opportunities, and emphasizes a “people and planet” platform focused on the cost-of-living crisis, inequality, wealth taxes, and strong public support for climate action. She discusses candidate development through a “Greens to Parliament” program aimed at building a diverse slate for 2029, and says coalition politics must protect Green principles and public trust, citing German coalition negotiations and the Scottish Greens' Bute House agreement as examples.00:00 Confrontation and Repression01:35 Wicked Problems Returns04:11 FBI Targets Climate Activists07:42 Low Hanging Fruit and Autocracy19:18 UK By-Election and Green Surge29:32 Hope Surge and Outreach31:28 Broad Coalition and Core Values36:28 Vetting New Recruits38:39 Road to Parliament and Coalitions45:24 Milestones and Closing Reflections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“It's exciting to be part of the city; we've got so much further to go”On this episode of Drawn Here Not Born Here from We Built This City, Lisa talks to Joe Manning, Managing Director of MIDAS, Manchester's inward investment agency.Joe explains how MIDAS is building relationships between Greater Manchester and leading global cities, creating opportunities for international businesses to invest, collaborate and grow here.You'll hear how the city region's collaborative nature attracted Joe to Manchester, via Yorkshire, London, and Cheshire, and how, as a proud Yorkshire man, he's getting leaders from all over the world excited about Manchester and the way Mancs get things done.They discuss the next decade of growth and what Manchester is really known for around the world, and why cities like Osaka Japan, are calling themselves “the Manchester of the East.”—-----------------------Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business and its team members have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the almost 30 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield:Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X FKA TwitterConnect with Joe and MIDASVia LinkedInVia the MIDAS WebsiteOn this episode, We Built This City has partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University. Wherever your business wants to be, Manchester Met is there to help you go further.Visit mmu.ac.uk/business or follow Business at Manchester Met on LinkedIn, to find out more.

Doctors Lisa and Sara talk to Consultant Endocrinologist Dr Rupinder Kochhar about patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Using hypothetical cases, we talk a little bit about diagnosis, but spend most of the time discussing the details of management in younger patients as well as how to de-escalate treatment and what the goals might be in a more frail elderly patient. Disclaimer: All educational content in this podcast was developed as part of the Circulation Health collaborative working project between Boehringer Ingelheim Limited, Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board and Health Innovation Manchester. Content has been created by Circulation Health Clinical Leads for educational purposes, reflecting NHS Clinical Lead and guideline-based recommendations. Boehringer Ingelheim had no input into content development. They have provided financial resources to support Podcast recordings related to this project. You can use these podcasts as part of your CPD - we don't do certificates but they still count :) Resources: NICE draft guideline - Type 2 diabetes in adults: management: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/gid-ng10336/documents/450 Managing Heart Failure, CKD and T2DM in Primary Care: https://pckb.org/e/managing-heart-faiure-ckd-and-t2dm-in-primary-care/ Essential steps in primary care management of older people with Type 2 diabetes: an executive summary on behalf of the European geriatric medicine society (EuGMS) and the European diabetes working party for older people (EDWPOP) collaboration: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10628003/ Management of Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes, 2022. A Consensus Report by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes: https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/45/11/2753/147671/Management-of-Hyperglycemia-in-Type-Diabetes Diabetes UK: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/ ___ We really want to make these episodes relevant and helpful: if you have any questions or want any particular areas covered then contact us on Twitter @PCKBpodcast, or leave a comment on our quick anonymous survey here: https://pckb.org/feedback Email us at: primarycarepodcasts@gmail.com ___ This podcast has been made with the support of GP Excellence and Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Given that it is recorded with Greater Manchester clinicians, the information discussed may not be applicable elsewhere and it is important to consult local guidelines before making any treatment decisions.  The information presented is the personal opinion of the healthcare professional interviewed and might not be representative to all clinicians. It is based on their interpretation of current best practice and guidelines when the episode was recorded. Guidelines can change; To the best of our knowledge the information in this episode is up to date as of it's release but it is the listeners responsibility to review the information and make sure it is still up to date when they listen. Dr Lisa Adams, Dr Sara MacDermott and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast - it is the clinicians responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. Reliance on information provided in this podcast is solely at the listeners risk. The podcast is designed to be used by trained healthcare professionals for education only. We do not recommend these for patients or the general public and they are not to be used as a method of diagnosis, opinion, treatment or medical advice for the general public. Do not delay seeking medical advice based on the information contained in this podcast. If you have questions regarding your health or feel you may have a medical condition then promptly seek the opinion of a trained healthcare professional.

Nick Buckley, a candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election, discusses his motivations for running, including his deep ties to the community and a desire for meaningful change. He addresses the unique nature of by-elections and the challenges he has faced, including online abuse and threats. Buckley critiques the current political landscape, noting Labour's struggle to connect with traditional voters and emphasizing his commitment to local issues like crime and grooming gangs. He announces plans for a local inquiry into grooming gangs and advocates for community safety through engagement with law enforcement.  Connect with Nick... SUBSTACK         substack.com/@nickbuckleymbe

The Guardian's community affairs correspondent, Chris Osuh, reports on the plot by two IS terrorists to massacre Jews in Manchester, and how it was thwarted by an undercover sting. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

What is Blue Labour? Can Andy Burnham's ‘Manchesterism' be replicated elsewhere? And is the two-party system over in British politics? In a special episode, Pippa and Kiran take your questions. Please keep sending them to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

In the area around Flixton, Greater Manchester, England, there have been sightings of a huge, hair covered creature, with a really bad smell. It has been nicknamed Old Stinker. The surprising thing about this creature is it has been roaming the countryside since 940 AD. Is this one creature or many all looking and... smelling the same way.

This is the story of Farouk, an undercover operative who foiled what police said could have been "one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in UK history".Walid Saadaoui, 38, and Amar Hussein, 52, had a “visceral dislike” of Jewish people and wanted to kill as many as they could in their Islamic State-inspired gun attack in Greater Manchester.But the duo were brought down after an undercover operative posed as one of them to gain their trust, tracking their every move for six months before armed officers swooped in to arrest them.Elaine Willcox takes up the story with Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts, from Counter Terrorism Policing North West.

Billionaire and Manchester United co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has apologised to those who were offended by his comment that “the UK has been colonised by immigrants”. He said this to a journalist at a business summit in Belgium earlier this week.Sir Keir Starmer, who condemned Sir Jim's comments has said that he was right to apologise for causing offence. While the businessman was also criticised by Greater Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, and other opposition parties and footballing groups, Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, has defended him saying ‘Labour may try to ignore [immigration] but Reform won't.'James and Alex are joined by chief football news reporter, reporter Simon Stone. Plus the BBC's climate editor, Justin Rowlatt, joins James and Alex to explain the data that says China's CO2 emissions have been falling for the past year and what it tells us about the trends for global emissions.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Alex Forsyth and James Cook. It was made by Anna Harris with Shiler Mahmoudi, Chloe Scannapieco and Sophie van Brugen. The technical producers were Mike Regaard and Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Former Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, Sacha Lord, believes the hospitality industry is worse now than during Covid, calling out Keir Starmer as ‘Captain flip-flop'.He examines the fallout from the Rachel Reeves Budget and voices his 'sickening' regret over supporting the Labour Party. With warnings of a 'fish rotting from the head down' as leadership scandals for Keir Starmer continue, and economic 'flip-flops' push Labour toward a potential collapse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time to get and put your tech-know-how to the test, with a brand-new episode of UNPACKED! The join in quiz show spin-off from Armchair Adventures! Our host, Connie's Uncle Chris

Dr Mark Stella-Sawicki speaks about the remarkable life and legacy of Charlotte Pearson Boyd, restorer of Walsingham.CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning, as well as 4.15pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday.Radio Maria broadcasts on digital radio (DAB+) in selected regions, the Radio Maria Play app (Europe/England), the website live-player on www.radiomariaengland.uk and via a smart speaker. (Selected regions: London, Cambridge, Bristol, South Birmingham, Dudley & Stourbridge, Walsall, Liverpool, Warrington, Cheshire,Greater Manchester, Stockport, Norwich, King's Lynn and Peterborough.)If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.radiomariaengland.uk⁠

Joe goes to try the world's most calorific breakfast sandwich, while Smith's house moving takes a catastrophic turn. And does Ethan own the most socks in Greater Manchester?

Doctors Lisa and Sara talk to Consultant Nephrologist Dr Darren Green about patients with Type 2 Diabetes who also have Chronic Kidney Disease and Heart Failure.  We go through a hypothetical case to illustrate some of the finer points of management that can commonly get missed or might not be appreciated. A really detailed talk full of useful practice enhancing tips for this complex group of patients.  Disclaimer: All educational content in this podcast was developed as part of the Circulation Health collaborative working project between Boehringer Ingelheim Limited, Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board and Health Innovation Manchester. Content has been created by Circulation Health Clinical Leads for educational purposes, reflecting NHS Clinical Lead and guideline-based recommendations. Boehringer Ingelheim had no input into content development. They have provided financial resources to support Podcast recordings related to this project. Darren would like us to make you all aware that he has working relationships with pharmaceutical industry partners. Specifically, that he has received speak fees and consultancy fees from AstraZeneca, GSK, Novartis, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bayer, and Lilly, and has been part of collaborative working agreements with Novartis, Boehringer Ingelheim, and AstraZeneca. You can use these podcasts as part of your CPD - we don't do certificates but they still count :) Resources: Dr Kevin Fernando counselling diabetic patients starting an SGLT2 Inhibitors like Dapagliflozin or Empagliflozin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc99SdtlsyU Diabetes UK counselling sheets on SGLT2 inhibitors: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/looking-after-diabetes/treatments/tablets-and-medication/sglt2-inhibitors Kidney Care UK Patient Booklets: https://kidneycareuk.org/get-support/free-resources/patient-information-booklets/ Pumping Marvellous Heart Failure Charity with patient resources: https://pumpingmarvellous.org/ International Society for Nephrology Toolkit for Initiating or Changing RAASi - Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System Inhibitors (like ACEis such as Lisinopril or Ramipril, or ARBs like Candesartan on Losartan): https://www.theisn.org/initiatives/toolkits/raasi-toolkit/ Royal College of General Practitioners Acute Renal Failure Toolkit: https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/info.php?id=899 CONFIDENCE trial: Finerenone with Empagliflozin in Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes | New England Journal of Medicine: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2410659 ATLAS trial: Efficacy and safety of high-dose lisinopril in chronic heart failure patients at high cardiovascular risk, including those with diabetes mellitus: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11071803/ Metformin lactic acidosis Metformin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2084896 UK AKI Summit report UKKA AKI Summit Report + Recommendations: https://share.google/7uw1GPQ5sV2riJtiV RCGP AKI follow up  post discharge recommendations: https://bjgpopen.org/content/early/2020/06/15/bjgpopen20X101054/tab-figures-data?versioned=true ___ We really want to make these episodes relevant and helpful: if you have any questions or want any particular areas covered then contact us on Twitter @PCKBpodcast, or leave a comment on our quick anonymous survey here: https://pckb.org/feedback Email us at: primarycarepodcasts@gmail.com ___ This podcast has been made with the support of GP Excellence and Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Given that it is recorded with Greater Manchester clinicians, the information discussed may not be applicable elsewhere and it is important to consult local guidelines before making any treatment decisions.  The information presented is the personal opinion of the healthcare professional interviewed and might not be representative to all clinicians. It is based on their interpretation of current best practice and guidelines when the episode was recorded. Guidelines can change; To the best of our knowledge the information in this episode is up to date as of it's release but it is the listeners responsibility to review the information and make sure it is still up to date when they listen. Dr Lisa Adams, Dr Sara MacDermott and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast - it is the clinicians responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. Reliance on information provided in this podcast is solely at the listeners risk. The podcast is designed to be used by trained healthcare professionals for education only. We do not recommend these for patients or the general public and they are not to be used as a method of diagnosis, opinion, treatment or medical advice for the general public. Do not delay seeking medical advice based on the information contained in this podcast. If you have questions regarding your health or feel you may have a medical condition then promptly seek the opinion of a trained healthcare professional.

Keir Starmer heeft zijn belangrijkste uitdager voor het partijleiderschap een hak weten te zetten, maar heeft daarbij de woede van een groot deel van zijn partij op de hals gehaald. Andy Burnham, de populaire burgemeester van Greater Manchester wilde aanspraak maken op een parlementszetel bij hem in de buurt, alleen een lid van de Lagerhuisfractie kan immers partijleider worden, maar Keir Starmer wist zijn kandidatuur te blokkeren. Het gevolg: Burnham is boos, een groot deel van de partij is verbolgen, en Keir Starmer wekt de indruk dat hij bang is voor een uitdager. Ook in deze aflevering Bonje bij de Beckhams: zoon Brooklyn stelt dat zijn ouders zijn leven een hel hebben gemaakt. De tabloids smullen ervan. Lia doet haar best een en ander te duiden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir Keir Starmer has seen off a potential leadership challenge by blocking his rival – Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham – from returning to Westminster. But many Labour MPs have been deeply critical of the move, accusing the PM of orchestrating a “stitch up”. So was it worth it? And might Starmer face a leadership challenge anyway? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Aubrey Allegretti, chief political correspondent for The Times.Host: Manveen Rana. Producers: Micaela Arneson, Harry Stott. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: What happens next for Labour and Keir Starmer?Further listening: Who will move first: Streeting or Burnham?Clips: Sky, Times Radio, BBC, Novara Media. Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Labour party has once again been plunged into turmoil after the NEC blocked Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton byelection. Will the row quickly fade, or does it risk piling further pressure on the prime minister? Meanwhile, Pippa Crerar will be joining Keir Starmer on his trip to China – but can he focus on diplomacy abroad, or will the Westminster psychodrama continue to overshadow the visit?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

We thought you might enjoy relistening to an in-depth conversation we had last year with the man of the moment, Andy Burnham - mayor of Greater Manchester, former cabinet minister and, of course, a man who's had his ambition to run as an MP squashed by the Labour NEC under the direction of Keir Starmer because, many believe, Burnham is seen as a challenger to the leadership.So we looked back at the interview we did with Andy last year and so much of what he talks about - about power beyond Westminster, about Labour's current and future trajectory and what politics is like outside of the bubble have not only not gone away, they have become even more painfully relevant. So, if you missed this first time, it's well worth a listen. Enjoy!OFFER: Get The New World for just £1 for the first month. Head to https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Labour mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has been blocked by the party's ruling body, the NEC, from standing as a candidate in the upcoming parliamentary by-election for Gorton and Denton. He says he's "disappointed" and "concerned". In other news: The parents of a nurse who was shot dead by federal border agents in Minneapolis have accused the Trump administration of telling "sickening lies" about what happened; and two people have died of hypothermia in the US state of Louisiana, as the country is gripped by a severe winter storm described by President Trump as "historic".

In the news: The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has announced that he is seeking permission to stand in the upcoming Gorton and Denton parliamentary by-election; President Trump has appeared to try to make amends for his remarks about NATO troops in Afghanistan -- which provoked outrage among the families of soldiers who died there; and a man has died in the US city of Minneapolis after being shot by federal agents -- known as ICE -- who've been deployed by the Trump administration to detain and deport illegal immigrants in Minnesota.

Andrew Gwynne, the MP for Gorton and Denton in Greater Manchester, has resigned.This opens up the path for another Andrew, King of the North and Labour leadership hopeful, Andy Burnham, to return to Westminster. Ailbhe Rea joins Anoosh Chakelian.SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:

John Harris is joined by Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey to discuss Donald Trump's climbdown on tariffs over his move to buy Greenland. Plus, Labour MP Andrew Gwynne is to stand down, which could open the way for Andy Burnham to take his seat. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

What makes you fall in love with Manchester and stay for three decades?Andrew Charnley is the Managing Director of Sancus, a property finance and lending company, and a long-time champion of Manchester. When he joined the business in 2024, he knew they would benefit from being part of the city's buzz and momentum, and since then, Andrew has led Sancus' expansion in the city region, backing Manchester's continued growth.It's the people who put the heart into modern Manchester. Some are born, bred or adopted, and some people feel the pull to Greater Manchester from elsewhere, but still make big contributions to the region, and We Built This City is celebrating some of those people with ‘Drawn Here Not Born Here'In this episode, Andrew reflects on more than thirty years of watching the city change. He shares the places, people and moments that have shaped and strengthened his relationship with it, and how he came to have his portrait on the walls of the famous Manchester haunt, Sam's Chop House.You'll hear about leadership and values, as Andrew opens up as to why authenticity and relationships matter, what he has learned about getting things done across the city region, and how current challenges like transport could help create a more cohesive and connected Greater Manchester.Andrew shares a powerful moment at The Christie that's stayed with him, before he and Lisa look ahead to what's next, and why protecting the city's identity and welcoming spirit matters just as much as growth.—-----------------------Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business and its team members have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the 29 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield: Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X FKA TwitterOn this episode, We Built This City has partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University. Wherever your business wants to be, Manchester Met is there to help you go further. Visit mmu.ac.uk/business or follow Business at Manchester Met on LinkedIn, to find out more.

Complete our 2025 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/smJxoWJhr66qKG4Q7We'd love to hear from you! Every year, we ask the Life After Prison audience to complete a short survey. Your answers help us understand what's working, what we can improve, and they also help us show our funders the real impact of the show. It only takes a few minutes and your feedback really does make a difference.In this brand new series, Cellmate to CEO, Tony Supreme, CEO of Soul Surge Wellness, who has lived experience of the criminal justice system himself, talks to other CEO's, leaders and changemakers about their transition from prison to leadership.In this episode Tony talks to Paula Harriott, the CEO of Unlock, a national advocacy charity supporting people with criminal records. Paula shares her inspiring journey from prison to CEO, discussing the obstacles she faced and how she overcame them one step at a time. They talk about the importance of patience, the power of support networks, and the necessity of self-reflection and transformation.Useful organisations: Unlock- Information & advocacy charity for problems caused by criminal records.User Voice- Supporting and developing leaders with lived experience of the justice system who meaningfully contribute to the reshaping of prisons and probation servicesRevolving Doors - Championing long-term solutions for justice reform that tackle the root causes of repeat, low-level crime and support people's journeys towards better lives.The Prison Reform Trust - An independent UK charity working to create a just, humane and effective penal system.Warrior Down - From meetings and workshops to wellness activities and peer support gatherings, this calendar is designed to help you stay connected on your recovery journey.Red Rose Recovery - Creating opportunities for people affected by drug and alcohol addiction, substance misuse, dual diagnosis and offending behaviours.Community Led Initiatives - Delivering a range of programmes including one-to-one mentoring and peer support for people on probation in Greater Manchester to drug and alcohol addictionContact us: If anything you've heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you'd just like to get in touch, please contact us.

This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference. Drawing on brand new IfG research, this panel gave its verdict on the government's attempts to reform the civil service. Whitehall Monitor 2026 presentation from Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government Followed by a panel discussion featuring: Rt Hon Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester (joining virtually) Lord Michael Gove, Editor of The Spectator and former government minister Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government Rowena Mason, Whitehall Editor at The Guardian This session was chaired by Alex Thomas, Executive Director for Impact and Influence at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank Grant Thornton UK LLP for supporting this event.

This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference. Drawing on brand new IfG research, this panel gave its verdict on the government's attempts to reform the civil service. Whitehall Monitor 2026 presentation from Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government. Followed by a panel discussion featuring: Rt Hon Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester (joining virtually) Lord Michael Gove, Editor of The Spectator and former government minister Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government Rowena Mason, Whitehall Editor at The Guardian This session was chaired by Alex Thomas, Executive Director for Impact and Influence at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank Grant Thornton UK LLP for supporting this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Panel discusses the BBC reporting that staff at two primary schools in Greater Manchester have gone on strike over claims their reports of violence and daily assaults are being ignored by senior leadership. Teachers at Lily Lane Primary School in Moston and Ravensfield Primary School have walked out following claims that pupils have been biting and kicking staff, throwing furniture and, bringing knives to school. One of teachers told the BBC nothing is being done to protect children and staff. Members of The Teachers' Union (NAWUST)are set to strike three days a week throughout January.

Doctors Lisa and Sara are back with Consultant Neurologist Dr Antonella Macerollo for this episode about Parkinson's disease.  We look at a typical case and discuss what Parkinson's is, the differentials, the need for time to discern between these, and the options for treatment. Links include information on Clinical Trials and Parkinson's UK which is an active Charity linking resources together for patients and professionals. Thanks to Alison Day at Parkinson's UK for making the connection between ourselves and Antonella to make these episodes possible. You can use these podcasts as part of your CPD - we don't do certificates but they still count :)   Resources: Parkinson's UK: https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/ The epidemiological link between Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41531-023-00577-y PD Frontline (clinical trial in Parkinson's disease): https://pdfrontline.com/en Cure Parkinson's: https://cureparkinsons.org.uk/ Parkinson's Europe Charity (good resources): https://parkinsonseurope.org/ ___ We really want to make these episodes relevant and helpful: if you have any questions or want any particular areas covered then contact us on Twitter @PCKBpodcast, or leave a comment on our quick anonymous survey here: https://pckb.org/feedback Email us at: primarycarepodcasts@gmail.com ___ This podcast has been made with the support of GP Excellence and Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Given that it is recorded with Greater Manchester clinicians, the information discussed may not be applicable elsewhere and it is important to consult local guidelines before making any treatment decisions.  The information presented is the personal opinion of the healthcare professional interviewed and might not be representative to all clinicians. It is based on their interpretation of current best practice and guidelines when the episode was recorded. Guidelines can change; To the best of our knowledge the information in this episode is up to date as of it's release but it is the listeners responsibility to review the information and make sure it is still up to date when they listen. Dr Lisa Adams, Dr Sara MacDermott and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast - it is the clinicians responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. Reliance on information provided in this podcast is solely at the listeners risk. The podcast is designed to be used by trained healthcare professionals for education only. We do not recommend these for patients or the general public and they are not to be used as a method of diagnosis, opinion, treatment or medical advice for the general public. Do not delay seeking medical advice based on the information contained in this podcast. If you have questions regarding your health or feel you may have a medical condition then promptly seek the opinion of a trained healthcare professional.

On 6 September 2024, a freight train derailed over a bridge in Audenshaw in Greater Manchester. At the end of 2025, the RAIB published their report into the crash, looking in detail at the sequence of failures that let to this event. It lays out a series of mistakes and engineering limitations that force us to look more closely at the way we run our railway and train our engineers. Download the  @railaccidentinvestigationb7617  report here: https://www.gov.uk/raib-reports/report-10-slash-2025-derailment-of-a-freight-train-at-audenshaw Support #Railnatter at https://patreon.com/garethdennis. Merch at https://merch.railnatter.uk. Join in the discussion at https://discord.railnatter.uk. You can also buy my book #HowTheRailwaysWillFixTheFuture: https://bit.ly/HowTheRailways

What does it take to care for people at the most vulnerable moments of their lives?Jon Bell is a consultant Interventional Radiologist at The Christie in Manchester, the largest cancer care centre in Europe, providing world-leading cancer care, from Greater Manchester. Jon and his team are helping to treat and care for one in two of us who will get cancer.He also happens to be the son of Manchester City legend Colin Bell.In this conversation, you'll hear about The Christie Charity's beautiful Garden of Hope. Roland Dransfield are proud to sponsor this new installation of one thousand illuminated roses, currently lighting up St John's Gardens. The Garden of Hope is raising funds for a new state-of-the-art PET scanner.Jon shares why this investment matters so deeply to clinicians and patients alike, and how it will change the future of cancer care in Greater Manchester.Lisa and Jon discuss what it's really like to work in a role where you're supporting people through some of the toughest days of their lives. You'll hear Jon talk about the compassion, resilience and teamwork that underpin the care delivered at The Christie, and Jon reflects on the values his dad passed down to him.Jon also explains how his team are bringing hope to families during the Christmas period, and the small but powerful acts that make a difficult time feel a little brighter.You can find out more information on the Garden of Hope, and buy a rose to dedicate to a loved one affected by cancer through the Christie Charity website using this link.The Garden of Hope is free to visit 3pm to 8pm daily, at St John's Gardens, Lower Byrom Street, from Sunday 7 to Sunday 21 December 2025.

The Chief Constables of the Greater Manchester and Metropolitan police forces have said they plan to take a more "assertive" approach to pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Also: Resident doctors are condemned as "utterly irresponsible" by the Prime Minister as the latest five day strike gets underway. And the government has rejected claims by the Consevatives that re-joining the Erasmus student exchange scheme is a betrayal of Brexit.

Doctors Sara and Lisa discuss the podcast episodes over the year. We talk about our longer term learning points, how the year has gone and what's to come. ___ We really want to make these episodes relevant and helpful: if you have any questions or want any particular areas covered then contact us on Twitter @PCKBpodcast, or leave a comment on our quick anonymous survey here: https://pckb.org/feedback Email us at: primarycarepodcasts@gmail.com ___ This podcast has been made with the support of GP Excellence and Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Given that it is recorded with Greater Manchester clinicians, the information discussed may not be applicable elsewhere and it is important to consult local guidelines before making any treatment decisions.  The information presented is the personal opinion of the healthcare professional interviewed and might not be representative to all clinicians. It is based on their interpretation of current best practice and guidelines when the episode was recorded. Guidelines can change; To the best of our knowledge the information in this episode is up to date as of it's release but it is the listeners responsibility to review the information and make sure it is still up to date when they listen. Dr Lisa Adams, Dr Sara MacDermott and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast - it is the clinicians responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. Reliance on information provided in this podcast is solely at the listeners risk. The podcast is designed to be used by trained healthcare professionals for education only. We do not recommend these for patients or the general public and they are not to be used as a method of diagnosis, opinion, treatment or medical advice for the general public. Do not delay seeking medical advice based on the information contained in this podcast. If you have questions regarding your health or feel you may have a medical condition then promptly seek the opinion of a trained healthcare professional.

How do you make people feel at home in a city that still feels new?There are so many people making big contributions to Greater Manchester who don't quite fit the ‘born, bred or adopted Manc' label. We Built This City is celebrating some of those people with ‘Drawn Here Not Born Here'.Matt Townley is Group Operations Director at Dakota Hotels and Chair of the Manchester Hoteliers Association. He came to Manchester from Liverpool and is now at the heart of the city's amazing hospitality scene. In this conversation with Lisa, Matt shares the work that drew him here; why he wanted to settle and how his friends and family still react to him being a Scouser in Manchester. Matt talks about how he's shaping Dakota's newest hotel at Manchester Airport, and the legacy he's building through his work with the Manchester Hoteliers Association. You'll also hear about his passion for spotting emerging talent, and why investing in others is such a big part of his leadership.Matt's work is all about making people feel welcome and creating real moments of luxury. Hear how he's doing that across Greater Manchester, building a base for people to explore the city from, and why he's still not quite ready yet to call himself an adopted Manc.Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business and its team members have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the 28 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield: Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X FKA TwitterOn this episode, We Built This City has partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University. Wherever your business wants to be, Manchester Met is there to help you go further. Visit mmu.ac.uk/business or follow Business at Manchester Met on LinkedIn, to find out more.

How do you sell a groundbreaking new venue in a city you've only just moved to?We Built This City celebrates people who contribute to Greater Manchester in a meaningful way, and Mancs can be “born, bred or adopted”. But what about the people who don't quite fit those labels? Like in Tony Walsh's poem, they've been drawn here, not born here. In this series, you'll hear from some of those people.People like Becci Thomson, the Chief Commercial Officer for Co-op Live. She joined the project right at the beginning and took a leap of faith when she moved to Manchester in late 2020. Since then, she's seen the venue grow from the ground up, and you'll hear what it's really been like helping to shape a world-class arena while settling into a new city at the same time.Becci tells Lisa about the moments when everything finally came together, and when all the hard work paid off, from welcoming Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish to hosting the MTV EMAs.She also reflects on how the city's energy and people have shaped her both professionally and personally, what she's learned about herself along the way, and the parts of the city region that now feel like home.------Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business, and its team members, have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester; across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the 29 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with TomVia LinkedInConnect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield: Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X FKA TwitterOn this episode, We Built This City has partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University. Wherever your business wants to be, Manchester Met is there to help you go further. Visit mmu.ac.uk/business or follow Business at Manchester Met on LinkedIn, to find out more.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has accused vloggers of provoking vulnerable people to generate online views, with a particular focus on the city's Piccadilly Gardens. Sarah Lester, editor of the Manchester Evening News, and Charlotte Dewar, chief executive of the Independent Press Standards Organisation, discuss the issues.A new investigation suggests widespread use of illicit streaming devices and apps now threatens the financial viability of the Premier League's TV deals. Adam Leventhal, senior writer at The Athletic, and Minal Modha, head of sport media rights at Ampere Analysis, assess the scale of the trend.Netflix's expanding interest in podcast-style formats has led them to sign a deal with Gary Lineker's The Rest Is Football show. Nick Hilton, co-founder of Podot, explains why podcasts are becoming strategically important for the streamer.Plus, Ian Hislop reflects on another year as editor of Private Eye, and discusses his magazine's approach to journalism and satire.Presenter: Ros Atkins Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Content producer: Lucy Wai Sound engineer: Allyson Purcell-Davis Production co-ordinator: Ruth Waites Technical co-ordinator: Ozgur Cevik

Inside the Lancashire Tactical Firefighting Summit: A Four-Part Series on Modern Firefighting.The final episode brings the series home with Greater Manchester's Tactical Firefighting Training Lead Dave Berry. Dave is one of the founding voices behind Tactical Firefighting UK. Dave charts the UK's slow march toward modernization, from years of near-identical training practices across multiple services to the moment everything began to shift: when a small WhatsApp group of instructors decided to collaborate instead of working in isolation. That collaboration evolved into TF-UK, a national network driving tactical innovation and shared learning.Dave shows how collective effort has accelerated progress in water mapping, flow testing, hose pack design, search techniques, size-up frameworks and more. He explains how TF-UK has reduced duplication, strengthened doctrine, and helped instructors introduce change with confidence and evidence. This closing chapter ties the entire mini series together with data from Dan, structure from Gerard, training evolution from Lucas and presents collaboration as the engine that will shape the future of UK firefighting.Access all episodes, documents, GIVEAWAYS & debriefs HEREPodcast Apparel, Hoodies, Flags, Mugs HEREPODCAST GIFT - FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyIDEXFIRE & EVACUATION SERVICE LTD HAIX Footwear - Get offical podcast discount on HAIX HEREXendurance - to hunt performance & endurance 20% off HERE with code ffp20Lyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydratedSend us a textSupport the show***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.*** Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Doctors Lisa and Sara speak to Consultant Neurologist Dr Antonella Macerollo about Essential Tremor (ET). We take a case and go through what ET is, how it might present, differentials and the differences between other conditions, how it might affect people and what management options there are.  This is the first of two Episodes with Dr Antonella Macerollo, our next one is about Parkinson's Disease. Thanks to Alison Day at Parkison's UK for making the connection between ourselves and Antonella to make these episodes possible. You can use these podcasts as part of your CPD - we don't do certificates but they still count :) Resources: More Differentials and details of clinical assessment of Tremors: https://patient.info/doctor/history-examination/tremor-pro?utm_source=gpoptin Revisiting the assessment of tremor: clinical review. Vijiaratnam N, Wirth T and Morris HR. British Journal of General Practice 2020; 70 (701): 611-614. https://bjgp.org/content/70/701/611 Treatment for essential tremor: a systematic review and Bayesian Model-based Network Meta-analysis of RCTs. Zhang, Junjiao et al. eClinicalMedicine, Volume 77, 102889: https://www.thelancet.com/action/showCitFormats?doi=10.1016%2Fj.eclinm.2024.102889&pii=S2589-5370%2824%2900468-1 Parkinson's UK: https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/ The epidemiological link between Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41531-023-00577-y  ___ We really want to make these episodes relevant and helpful: if you have any questions or want any particular areas covered then contact us on Twitter @PCKBpodcast, or leave a comment on our quick anonymous survey here: https://pckb.org/feedback Email us at: primarycarepodcasts@gmail.com ___ This podcast has been made with the support of GP Excellence and Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Given that it is recorded with Greater Manchester clinicians, the information discussed may not be applicable elsewhere and it is important to consult local guidelines before making any treatment decisions.  The information presented is the personal opinion of the healthcare professional interviewed and might not be representative to all clinicians. It is based on their interpretation of current best practice and guidelines when the episode was recorded. Guidelines can change; To the best of our knowledge the information in this episode is up to date as of it's release but it is the listeners responsibility to review the information and make sure it is still up to date when they listen. Dr Lisa Adams, Dr Sara MacDermott and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast - it is the clinicians responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. Reliance on information provided in this podcast is solely at the listeners risk. The podcast is designed to be used by trained healthcare professionals for education only. We do not recommend these for patients or the general public and they are not to be used as a method of diagnosis, opinion, treatment or medical advice for the general public. Do not delay seeking medical advice based on the information contained in this podcast. If you have questions regarding your health or feel you may have a medical condition then promptly seek the opinion of a trained healthcare professional.

Last week marked five years since the previous government's pavement parking consultation ended and in that time, no action has been taken.Despite cross party, and public support, no decisions have been made by any of the intervening four prime ministers' governments. In the meantime local authorities in Scotland began enforcing its pavement parking law, passed in 2019, with some success. There, drivers can be fined £100 for these parking behaviours; reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.To discuss what went wrong in England, we have Tanya Braun, Living Streets' Director of External Affairs and Fundraising. Living Streets has long campaigned to ban pavement parking; for decades, in fact - see March 2025's episode, interviewing veteran walking campaigner Terence Bendixson.Ned, Laura and Adam discuss with Tanya the way forward - and the impact of the hiatus on action, which hits very close to home for Ned.Living Streets has produced a map of ‘pavement parking hotspots', which people can add problem locations to. More than 1500 people have added photos of vehicles left parked on pavements in a new campaign organised by the charity. Manchester and Oxford are among the worst offenders, with nearly 200 pins across Greater Manchester, they say. Their campaign is here: https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/get-involved/end-pavement-parking-in-england/ Those worst affected by pavement parking are people with disabilities - wheelchair users who might not be able to get past a parked vehicle, and those with visual impairments, who can't see if it's safe to step out into the road. People with children, buggies, mobility aids, elderly people, are just some of the vulnerable road users hampered by blocked pavements. Some people might choose not to leave their house. 21% of the population identify as having a disability For ad-free listening, behind-the-scenes and bonus content and to help support the podcast - head to (https://www.patreon.com/StreetsAheadPodcast). We'll even send you some stickers! We're also on Bluesky and welcome your feedback on our episode: https://bsky.app/profile/podstreetsahead.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you make your way in business in Manchester as a Scouser?There are many people making big contributions to Greater Manchester who don't quite fit the born, bred or adopted Manc label. And We Built This City is celebrating some of those people with ‘Drawn Here Not Born Here'. Peter Jackson is the former CEO and Managing Partner of the Law firm Hill Dickinson. Back in the late 90s, he came from Liverpool to head up the firm's Manchester Office. In this conversation with Lisa, he reflects on the welcome he got from the city administration at the time and the things he learned by paying attention to how the city sees itself. You'll hear what anyone coming to do business in Manchester or Liverpool should understand to get it right. After a 40-year career, Peter learnt many lessons about setting up in a new city, connecting with people, and becoming part of the local community. And after stepping down as CEO in 2024, Peter now uses his experience to support the firm's ongoing growth and stability. Together, they explore the little quirks of city identity, the differences that have made the fabric of Manchester and how they shape the way people work, lead, and build relationships across the North West.------Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business, and its team members, have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the 28 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with Erinma Via her websiteVia LinkedInConnect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield: Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X FKA TwitterOn this episode, We Built This City has partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University. Wherever your business wants to be, Manchester Met is there to help you go further. Visit mmu.ac.uk/business or follow Business at Manchester Met on LinkedIn, to find out more.

In this week's episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, we're exploring the complex and often overlooked intersection of ADHD, hormones, and women's mental health, particularly during pivotal life transitions like perimenopause.I'm joined by Dr. Helen Wall, a GP and registered menopause specialist with the British Menopause Society. Helen is also a resident GP on BBC Breakfast, a columnist for Woman magazine, and public health clinical director in Greater Manchester. She therefore brings both clinical expertise and real-world empathy to bridge the gap between professional healthcare and accessible, compassionate advice to ensure women feel heard, understood, and properly supported.We explore why so many women feel dismissed or misdiagnosed when seeking help for emotional and physical symptoms related to hormone fluctuations, and touch on everything from progesterone sensitivity and HRT, to advocating for yourself at the GP, and the growing need for women's health education that takes neurodiversity seriously.I discuss the crossover of ADHD and hormones in my new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, which is now available. Grab your copy here!Key Takeaways:Why so many women with ADHD report mental health declines during perimenopause, including PMDD, anxiety, and mood disorders.The connection between hormonal sensitivity and neurodivergence, and why it's often overlooked by mainstream medicine.How stereotypes and stigma contribute to late ADHD diagnosis in women, especially in midlife.The shift in how menopause is being discussed and treated post-COVID.The dangers of a "one-size-fits-all" approach to HRT and why personalised prescriptions matter.Why clinicians must join the dots between long-term anxiety and depression and undiagnosed ADHD or hormonal issues.The growing importance of patient-led care and better GP education around menopause and neurodiversity.How to advocate for yourself at the doctor's office when your concerns have been dismissed.Timestamps:01:50 – ADHD & Hormonal Concerns04:00 – Perimenopause & Mental Health06:10 – Misconceptions About ADHD Hormones10:06 – ADHD in Women: The Hidden Struggles16:19 – Personalised HRT & Progesterone Sensitivity25:12 – Women's Health Advocacy in Practice31:21 – Self-Advocacy for Better TreatmentJoin the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you'll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand you Learn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note...

Doctors Lisa and Sara talk to Consultant Nephrologist Dr Darren Green about patients with Type 2 Diabetes who also have Chronic Kidney Disease and Heart Failure.  We go through a hypothetical case to illustrate some of the finer points of management that can commonly get missed or might not be appreciated. A really detailed talk full of useful practice enhancing tips for this complex group of patients.  Disclaimer: This episode was supported by Greater Manchester NHS who received support from Boehringer.  You can use these podcasts as part of your CPD - we don't do certificates but they still count :) Resources: Dr Kevin Fernando counselling diabetic patients starting an SGLT2 Inhibitors like Dapagliflozin or Empagliflozin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc99SdtlsyU Diabetes UK counselling sheets on SGLT2 inhibitors: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/looking-after-diabetes/treatments/tablets-and-medication/sglt2-inhibitors Kidney Care UK Patient Booklets: https://kidneycareuk.org/get-support/free-resources/patient-information-booklets/ Pumping Marvellous Heart Failure Charity with patient resources: https://pumpingmarvellous.org/ International Society for Nephrology Toolkit for Initiating or Changing RAASi - Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System Inhibitors (like ACEis such as Lisinopril or Ramipril, or ARBs like Candesartan on Losartan): https://www.theisn.org/initiatives/toolkits/raasi-toolkit/ Royal College of General Practitioners Acute Renal Failure Toolkit: https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/info.php?id=899 CONFIDENCE trial: Finerenone with Empagliflozin in Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes | New England Journal of Medicine: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2410659 ATLAS trial: Efficacy and safety of high-dose lisinopril in chronic heart failure patients at high cardiovascular risk, including those with diabetes mellitus: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11071803/ Metformin lactic acidosis Metformin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2084896 UK AKI Summit report UKKA AKI Summit Report + Recommendations: https://share.google/7uw1GPQ5sV2riJtiV RCGP AKI follow up  post discharge recommendations: https://bjgpopen.org/content/early/2020/06/15/bjgpopen20X101054/tab-figures-data?versioned=true ___ We really want to make these episodes relevant and helpful: if you have any questions or want any particular areas covered then contact us on Twitter @PCKBpodcast, or leave a comment on our quick anonymous survey here: https://pckb.org/feedback Email us at: primarycarepodcasts@gmail.com ___ This podcast has been made with the support of GP Excellence and Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Given that it is recorded with Greater Manchester clinicians, the information discussed may not be applicable elsewhere and it is important to consult local guidelines before making any treatment decisions.  The information presented is the personal opinion of the healthcare professional interviewed and might not be representative to all clinicians. It is based on their interpretation of current best practice and guidelines when the episode was recorded. Guidelines can change; To the best of our knowledge the information in this episode is up to date as of it's release but it is the listeners responsibility to review the information and make sure it is still up to date when they listen. Dr Lisa Adams, Dr Sara MacDermott and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast - it is the clinicians responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. Reliance on information provided in this podcast is solely at the listeners risk. The podcast is designed to be used by trained healthcare professionals for education only. We do not recommend these for patients or the general public and they are not to be used as a method of diagnosis, opinion, treatment or medical advice for the general public. Do not delay seeking medical advice based on the information contained in this podcast. If you have questions regarding your health or feel you may have a medical condition then promptly seek the opinion of a trained healthcare professional.

A 14-year-old boy in Greater Manchester, England, known as "John," became the first person in British legal history to be convicted of inciting his own murder. Feeling isolated, John created six fake online personas to manipulate an older friend, "Mark," into stabbing him, convincing Mark it was a "mission" for the British Secret Service. The episode details the intricate digital deception that led to the 2003 stabbing and John's subsequent conviction, highlighting the disturbing legal and psychological consequences of self-destructive behavior in the digital age. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North of England editor Josh Halliday reports from the scene of the attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue, in which two people were killed and three others seriously injured, in what appears to be the worst antisemitic incident in the UK in living memory. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Today, the prime minister warned that Reform UK “will tear this country apart” ahead of the Labour party conference. Sir Keir Starmer said the conference would be an opportunity to show Labour's alternative to the "toxic divide and decline" offered by Nigel Farage's party. But he faces mounting pressure, with polls showing Labour trailing Reform UK, alongside speculation that Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham could mount a leadership challenge. Laura and Paddy are joined by former pollster to Clinton, Blair and Mandela, Stan Greenberg, to discuss Starmer's strategy.He also explains in what direction he thinks the Democrat party should head. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480. New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gabriel May. The social producer was Grace Braddock. The technical producer was James Piper. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The weekend series produced is Chris Flynn. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.