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Mary-Ellen McTague is one of the driving forces behind Manchester's modern food scene: a chef, restaurateur and community builder whose cooking is rooted in place, craft and proper hospitality. In this episode, she joins the go-to food podcast to talk about the city she helped shape, the dishes she can't stop thinking about, and the hard-won lessons behind building restaurants that people genuinely love.Her story runs from cooking for touring bands at Manchester's Roadhouse as a student, to breaking barriers at the Michelin-starred Sharrow Bay Country House, and then into Heston Blumenthal's inner circle at The Fat Duck. From the intensity and precision of a two-then-three-star kitchen to an R&D role exploring Britain's food history at The Hind's Head, Mary-Ellen's career has been defined by curiosity, grit, and an obsession with flavour that actually means something.Back home, she became synonymous with Manchester's dining renaissance—opening trailblazing restaurants, earning national acclaim, and feeding not just thousands of happy punters, but (as the hosts proudly put it) well over 150,000 people across the city. She shares what it's really like to build a “rotation” of ambitious young chefs in Manchester, why a dish like Lancashire hotpot can carry identity and memory, and how her love of simple, brilliant produce started with a life-changing stint in rural Provence.The conversation also goes deeper: burnout, resilience, an ADHD diagnosis that “explained a lot,” and the purpose-led work of Eat Well MCR—turning surplus food and community energy into meals for people who need them most. Expect big laughs, kitchen war stories, and plenty of menu envy—especially when Mary-Ellen breaks down her PIP snack essentials and that signature hotpot (with oyster ketchup) that might just be the most “her” dish of all.Pre Order Ben's Incredible Book - All You Can Eat - By Clicking Here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-You-Can-Eat-British/dp/1805221523Get 2 Months of Blinq For Free - With Code - GOTOBLINQ - https://blinqme.com/Order The Greatest Meat In The Country From HG Walter Here & Have Restaurant Quality Meals From Home - www.hgwalter.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss everything we can take away from the Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. We look at discuss England's ability to 'solve problems' in an untypically 'crickety' conversation. Plus, Crossy talks us through the winter training programme at Lancashire after she signed a new one-year deal.
It was a perfect visit to the Garden of England for Latics, who returned to Lancashire with the sweet smell of victory in their nostrils after a resounding 0-3 win away at Gillingham. Now unbeaten in three with two clean sheets on the bounce, all that panic from a couple of weeks ago seems a bit silly. Right?The Boundary Park Alert System is sponsored by Pendle Nu Tech. For information on all their fire safety services, click here. Big thanks to Latics fan Sebastian from Pendle Nu Tech for sponsoring the show.You can support the pod by paying a monthly subscription of just £2.99 via this link hereIf you'd like to make a one off donation, you can now also Buy Us A Coffee by clicking hereYou can also support us by visiting our website, subscribing to our mailing list and purchasing from our online shop.Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch the Latics Football Phone In live every Thursday from 8.30pm.BPAS and Latics Football Phone In areKUPOD productions for We Are Oldham - Dedicated Fan Media. Title music is by Manchester DJ and producer Starion find out more here.Laticsmind theme composed, recorded and produced by Matt Berry at King Buzzard Studios in Shaw.
Hold on to your bonnets as we flash back in time to witness the ball – and the lead-up – from Sophie's perspective. With more information about her life and circumstances, we're able to see why Benedict has the luxury to stay frozen in a moment of time and Sophie simply does not. Meanwhile, Lady Danbury and the Queen experience a relationship re-evaluation, and Posy and Alfie step up to become new favourite side characters. Finally our season villain emerges: Lady Araminta, who makes the much-missed Cressida look positively angelic. Featuring: - Our *own* lack of class consciousness - Visual metaphors are visualing - Weak Bridgerton genes - Villain dressing - Sad, sulky Sophie - A stacked social calendar - Mother manipulation - Soul mates - A hero moment Here are is the media we talk about in this episode: - Wayne's World, a film by Penelope Spheeris - Bridgerton, a television series - An Offer from a Gentleman, a book by Julia Quinn - Cinderella, a fairytale - Black widow, a term - Romancing Mr Bridgerton, a book by Julia Quinn - Ever After, a film by Andy Tennant - Game of Thrones, a TV show - Mean Girls, a film by Mark Waters - ‘Enchanted', a song by Taylor Swift - Queen Charlotte, a mini-series - Pride and Prejudice, a film by Joe Wright Some extra notes: - For our international listeners, Penfold is a mainstream wine brand and SA refers to the state of South Australia (a wine capital of Australia) - Alfie has a northern accent, and it's likely actor David Moorst's own real one. He's from St Helens, where folks speak with a similar accent to Lancashire or Yorkshire. Our guest host this episode is the romantic and riveting Bella Mason. You can hear more from Bella by following her on instagram and threads. For your TBR, Bella has recommended The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig. Bella called it ‘stunning' and like being wrapped in a ‘warm, gothic blanket'. Don't forget you can find us on facebook @bridgertonpod and instagram and bluesky @wwddpod and join the conversation using the hashtag #WWDDpod. Please follow us on your favourite podcast provider! Leaving a 5-star rating and a review will not only help us find more listeners, but also ensure you always have a plucky footman/friend by your side. This episode was recorded on the traditional and unceded land of the Kaurna, Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people. Our editor is Ben McKenzie of Splendid Chaps Productions. If you need production work completed, you can find them here: splendidchaps.com
Sean Carley looks back at the sporting weekend, which includes: - The Galway Footballers' defeat to Roscommon in the National Football League Division 1 - The Galway Hurlers' victory over Offaly in the National Hurling League Division 1A - St. Raphael's College, Loughrea's All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior A Hurling Championship quarter final defeat to St. Kieran's, Kilkenny - The Galway Ladies Footballers' victory over Armagh in the LGFA National Football League Division 1 - St. Cuan's Castleblakeney's historic All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior C Camogie Final victory - Galway United's hard-fought draw with Shelbourne at Tolka Park in the League of Ireland Men's Premier Division - Local soccer action, including big games in the Men's Premier Division - A big weekend of basketball, which saw three out of four Galway sides victorious - Racing at Naas The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game-changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier! Weekend Results below: National Football League Division 1 Roscommon 2-16 Galway 0-21 Kerry 1-16 Dublin 1-10 Mayo 2-30 Monaghan 2-11 Donegal 1-20 Armagh 0-19 National Football League Division 2 Derry 2-25 Offaly 0-8 Cork 1-23 Meath 1-21 Louth 1-15 Tyrone 0-13 Cavan 0-16 Kildare 0-13 National Football League Division 3 Sligo 1-18 Limerick 1-15 Clare 0-24 Laois 2-15 Westmeath 1-26 Fermanagh 2-11 Down 1-29 Wexford 1-19 National Football League Division 4 Carlow 1-26 Waterford 0-15 Wicklow 2-26 London 0-16 Antrim 2-20 Leitrim 1-15 Longford 1-15 Tipperary 0-18 National Hurling League Division 1A Galway 2-23 Offaly 0-18 Limerick 0-36 Tipperary 0-21 Kilkenny 1-21 Waterford 1-20 National Hurling League Division 1B Dublin 4-19 Wexford 3-22 Clare 0-27 Kildare 3-14 National Hurling League Division 2 Laois 1-18 Kerry 1-17 Westmeath 3-22 London 0-20 Meath 1-20 Derry 1-18 National Hurling League Division 3 Donegal 1-18 Armagh 1-9 Tyrone 2-18 Fermanagh 1-17 Roscommon 0-14 Louth 0-11 National Hurling League Division 4 Cavan 2-20 Lancashire 2-15 Sligo 2-34 Warwickshire 0-3 Leitrim 1-19 Monaghan 1-11 Ladies National Football League Division 1 Galway 3-11 Armagh 0-15 Meath 1-9 Waterford 0-10 Cork 0-16 Kerry 0-8 Dublin 3-5 Kildare 1-8 Ladies National Football League Division 2 Westmeath 4-10 Wexford 1-13 Tyrone 2-7 Mayo 1-10 Cavan 1-6 Donegal 0-7 Tipperary 1-12 Monaghan 1-12 Ladies National Football League Division 3 Clare 4-7 Laois 2-11 Down 1-12 Roscommon 2-6 Antrim 4-10 Fermanagh 2-10 Louth 2-7 Limerick 0-6 Ladies National Football League Division 4 Leitrim 7-16 Wicklow 2-0 Carlow 4-12 Derry 1-7 Offaly Longford was cancelled Sligo 5-17 Kilkenny 1-0 National Camogie League Division 1A Antrim 2-10 Cork 1-11 Kilkenny 0-15 Tipperary 0-10 National Camogie League Division 1B Clare 0-16 Wexford 0-7 Down 1-10 Dublin 0-10 Limerick 1-15 Offaly 2-9 National Camogie League Division 2A Laois 2-14 Derry 1-9 Kerry 2-10 Meath 1-11 Westmeath 3-8 Carlow 0-10 National Camogie League Division 3A Kildare 0-16 Wicklow 1-1 Armagh 3-11 Roscommon 0-12 National Camogie League Division 3B Mayo 3-11 Louth 1-10 Monaghan 6-6 Donegal 4-6 All-Ireland U16 Camogie Championship Galway 5-12 Waterford 1-5 All-Ireland Post-Primary Schools Senior A Hurling Championship Quarterfinals St Kieran's College 2-19 St. Raphael's College, Loughrea 0-16 St. Flannan's College Ennis 2-12 Kilkenny CBS 0-13 St. Flannan's will play Presentation College Athenry in the All-Ireland semi-final; the other semi-final will see St. Kiernan's College face Nenagh CBS. All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior C Camogie Championship Final St. Cuan's Castleblakeney 3-6 St. Mary's Charleville 0-10 All-Ireland Junior B Hurling Championship Tommy Larkins 2-10 Silvermines 2-9 Soccer Galway FA Men's Premier Division Colga 3 Maree/Oranmore 3 Athenry 3 Moyne Villa 3 Mervue United 1 Salthill Devon 1 Corrib Celtic Renmore 11 OFF Galway FA Men's Championship Salthill Devon B 0 Loughrea 1 Galway Hibs 2 Knocknacarra 1 Dynamo Blues 1 Corofin United 2 Corrib Rangers 2 Colga B 4 Maree/Oranmore B 1 St. Bernard's 6 Galway FA Men's Division 1 Cois Fharraige 4 Athenry B 0 Mervue United B 0 Oughterard 3 Galway FA Men's Division 2 Merlin Woods Sports Club 1 Tuam Celtic 4 Corrib Celtic B 7 Moyne Villa B 2 St. Patrick's East Galway United was conceded by St. Pat's FAI Youth Cup Kinvara United 0 Kanturk AFC 4 Galway FA Women's Premier Division Mervue United 2 Athenry 2 Knocknacarra 5 Moyne Villa 0 Galway FA Women's Championship Merlin Woods Sports 3 Club Colga 1 Athenry B 0 Craughwell United 3 Bearna na Forbacha 2 Kinshanvey United 4 Ballinasloe Town 1 Tuam Celtic 0 League of Ireland Premier Division Shelbourne 1 Galway United 1 Derry City 0 Bohemians 1 Waterford 0 Sligo Rovers 0 Dundalk 1 Drogheda United 1 Shamrock Rovers 2 St. Patrick's Athletic 0 League of Ireland First Division Finn Harps 2 UCD 1 Kerry FC 0 Athlone Town 1 Treaty United 0 Bray Wanderers 1 Wexford FC 1 Cork City 4 Longford Town 1 Cobh Ramblers 2 English Premier League Aston Villa 1 Leeds United 1 Brentford 0 Brighton & Hove Albion 2 Chelsea 1 Burnley 1 West Ham United 0 Bournemouth 0 Manchester City 2 Newcastle United 1 Crystal Palace 1 Wolves 0 Nottingham Forest 0 Liverpool 1 Sunderland 1 Fulham 3 Tottenham 1 Arsenal 4 Scottish Premiership Aberdeen 2 Dundee FC 3 Dundee United 1 Kilmarnock 1 Hearts 1 Falkirk 0 St. Mirren 0 Motherwell 5 Celtic 1 Hibernian 2 Livingston 2 Rangers 2 Rugby Six Nations Ireland 42 England 21 Scotland 26 Wales 23 France 33 Italy 8 U20 Six Nations Ireland 31 England 21 Wales 31 Scotland 21 France 32 Italy 17 Connacht J1A League Semi-Finals Creggs 15 Ballina 14 Dunmore 31 Ballinasloe 19 National Basketball League Division 1 Titans 89 Malahide 80 Drogheda Wolves 90 Maigh Cuilinn 65 Maree 93 Moy Tolka Rovers 86 National Basketball League Women's Division 1 University of Galway Mystics 84 Abbey Seals Dublin Lions 68
This month's Listener Special is one of those episodes that reminds us why your stories are at the very heart of Paranormal Activity.First, we head to Holland Hall Hotel in Lancashire, where Naomi shares an unforgettable experience from the eve of her wedding.A 17th-century hall known for its hidden priest holes becomes the backdrop for a shared sighting she and her bridesmaid still can't explain.A hooded monk-like figure standing silently at the end of their corridor.Was it connected to the building's recusant history… or something far older embedded in the walls?Then Gemma sends in a chilling photograph taken in the 1970s, a Christmas tree glowing softly in the window… and a face staring back from the glass.When the negative was checked, the figure was still there.Family members believe it's her late grandfather.Is this a classic case of spirit photography, or something imprinted in film at the moment of development?From there, Georgia takes us to a quiet residential street in Leeds where reality itself seemed to unravel.Footsteps echoing out of sync.The same parked van appearing again and again.A road that refused to end.Time passing, but not passing.Was she briefly caught in something that didn't want her to leave?We also hear from Ellie in Lanarkshire, who stepped onto an empty football pitch at dusk only to find the environment reacting as though a match was still being played so nets moving, lines bending, grass shifting under unseen feet.Had she crossed into another moment still unfolding?And finally, Emily recounts a deeply unsettling night shift at a small regional zoo.Animals standing frozen in unison.A rhythmic tapping just beyond the enclosure.The unmistakable sense of something large moving, unseen, just out of sight… and the chilling realisation that the animals knew exactly where it was.Five stories.Five very different encounters.Shared sightings, photographic mysteries, looping streets, overlapping moments in time, and something pacing in the dark beyond the fence.As always, you decide what you believe.Welcome to February's Listener Special.A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris Rennoldson's journey to founding Pasta Evangelists was anything but linear: from chemical engineering to the London Stock Exchange during its most dramatic takeover battles, to professional cookery school at Leiths. Each turn shaped how he thinks about leadership, teamwork and elevating the ordinary into something special. Now leading 400 people across 50 restaurants, Chris shares what Clara Furse taught him about unwavering conviction during NASDAQ's hostile bid. We explore his transition from left-brain analyst to creative chef, why being present matters more than anything else as a senior leader, and how he navigates cross-cultural relationships with Italian shareholders. His chosen dish is Lancashire hot pot, a humble casserole that reflects his philosophy of taking the apparently ordinary and making efforts to elevate it through technique and care. He also shares a secret quick pasta recipe that celebrates exactly that. Bon Appétit! “Take the apparently ordinary and really make efforts to elevate it.” – Chris Rennoldson You'll hear about: From chemical engineering to refusing the oil refinery Clara Furse's leadership during NASDAQ's hostile bid When food becomes your work and your passion Managing 400 employees and learning leadership presence Why Lancashire hot pot matters to Chris Elevating a humble dish by building flavour layers and focusing on presentation Chris' quick pasta recipe with no tomato in sight What restaurant kitchens teach about leadership teamwork Episode resources: Sfoglia Rina (Valentine's pasta tip) - https://www.sfogliarina.it/en/cooking/ Harold McGee's Book on Food Science - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Food-Cooking-Science-Lore-Kitchen/dp/0684800012 Leiths School of Food and Wine - https://www.leiths.com Find out more about Chris: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/crennoldson/?originalSubdomain=uk Pasta Evangelists - https://pastaevangelists.com/ Contact François & Valentine: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/francoismoscovici/ Valentine's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentine-moscovici/ François' Instagram food feed: @moscoffier Produced by Between Tracks - https://www.betweentracks.com/
In this episode, I was invited to the Lancashire Infantry Museum to see their 80,000 strong collection, hear stories about The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment and learn more about the museum. I spoke with Colonel Mike Glover, the Chairman of the Lancashire Infantry Museum Trust and I have to say I will definitely be back to uncover and hear the stories of many more from the Regiment. This podcast is all about sharing stories and I am honoured to be looking into the history of Lancashire and the people that influenced our history of the county so much.For more info please visit: www.lancashireinfantrymuseum.org.uk
David Lloyd, known better to all of us as "Bumble" takes a look at the chances for his native Lancashire and also Yorkshire - where he now lives - ahead of the 2026 domestic season. As entertaining as always, Bumble reveals a love for steam trains and gives us some exclusive news from the wildly successful "Stick to Cricket" show that he does along with Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Sir Alastair Cook on YouTube.
A joyous afternoon by the seaside — so obviously an away game — and Argyle produced a Valentine's Day massacre of their Lancashire hosts. Alex, Chris, Mark and Tom are the lucky ones to discuss a towering performance on the coast as Tom Cleverley's men ensured Blackpool well and truly knew they'd been tangoed.Something of a greatest hits discussion in Part One. Just desserts for the lovable Alex Mitchell, a full debut for the ages from Herbie Kane, a ballroom blitz of their box leading two injury-time goals in the opening half, and poetry for a deserved fourth after the break. It was bloomin' brilliant stuff and yes, while Ian Evatt's men were dreadful, it was still an illuminating win.Part 2 looks at a busy week of player movement outside the formal transfer window. Szucs leaves with best wishes; youth players heading out on loan feels sensible, financial pragmatism finally aligning with football logic. There are still challenges ahead, of course — some expensive summer signings yet to truly light up the stage — but there are clear signs of progress. Is this a good team that underperformed? A mediocre one hitting par? Or both, given the scale of change and injuries? Either way, it really was our pleasure, beaches.Belated Happy Valentine's Day. We love you Argyle, we do.
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.
Adam grew up playing cricket in the streets around his home with mates. He joined his local club in Leeds, Alwoodley aged 5 and fell in love with the game and the place straight away. He overcame a nasty knee injury aged 15 which led to multiple operations and this led to him starting to coach for the first time which he found equally rewarding. From this point forwards he found his way into education and teaching whilst still coaching and is now at the forefront of an opportunity that will see cricket reintroduced into state schools across the North West. He talks openly about the importance of building valuable ecosystems, communities and eco systems all of which are so key to developing something good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers is joined by Jennifer Newton to unpack another sensitive week for the Royal Family. They discuss how both Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace released unprecedented statements, responding to the ongoing fallout over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, and the alleged alleged passing of confidential information to the disgraced financier. Public anger was on show in Clitheroe, where the King was heckled during a visit to the Lancashire town. Russell and Jennifer discuss the reaction to the heckler, and how the Royals could handle potential future outbursts. Russell also shares the insights from Prince William's diplomatic trip to Saudi Arabia, and how the Princess of Wales has been using her platform to advocate for children's mental health. You can order Russell Myers' new book 'William and Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story' now: https://lnk.to/WilliamCatherine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this Valentine's Day - themed episode, Nikki and Melissa share their V-day plans before diving into women's cricket news. They discuss the departure of Clare Connor, preview the upcoming Australia vs India series, and explore Ash Gardner's captaincy ambitions. They also discuss Meg Lanning's move to Lancashire, reflect on equality and accountability in cricket, and wrap up with some lighthearted Valentine's Day cricket stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anderson, Powell & Willis siktar högt. När Ulf Henningsson och Åke Eriksson för andra gången besöker Lancashire gör de stopp i städerna Blackpool, Wigan, Leigh och Southport. Hittar de något, då? Jajjamänsan, i allra högsta grad! Bland band som Beat Boys, Rhythm & Blues Inc, Executives, Rats, Jasmin-T, Timebox, John Evan Band, Blue Flames och Bigs samt artisterna Julie Grant, Mike Proctor och Joe Gunn döljer sig flera riktiga storfräsare! På bilden: Rocking Vickers från Blackpool.
I asked county cricket fans to give me their thoughts on how their teams would fare in 2026 and I got a great response! Here we have Evan Gallagher on Kent, Dan Haggar on Essex, Barrie Funnell & David Wright on Surrey, Oliver Hawke on Leicestershire, David Griffin on Derbyshire, Harry Everett on Somerset and a certain "David from York" on Lancashire and Yorkshire.
A tough question for most, but will it be for Lisa in Lancashire & Scott in Anglesey?
A Standard like ISO 14001 may seem more appropriate for large enterprises looking to address their environmental footprint, however it can apply to any business no matter the size. All businesses produce waste, and we can all do more to save energy, resources and money in the process. For some SME's, tackling resource wastage through effective environmental management can make a huge difference. Such is the case for today's guest, Surface Print, a family owned wallpaper manufacturer managed by its 4th generation. In this episode, Ian Battersby is joined by James Watson, Managing Director of Surface Print, to discuss why they implemented ISO 14001, the related resource challenges for SME's seeking ISO Standards and benefits gained from certification. You'll learn · Who is James? · Who is Surface Print? · Are there any other Standards Surface Print have to adhere to as a wallpaper manufacturer? · Did those other Standards help with understanding the process for ISO implementation? · What was the driver behind ISO 14001 implementation? · How long did it take them to achieve ISO 14001? · Have they considered any other ISO Standards? · What were the challenges for an SME seeking ISO certification? · What were the benefits of implementing ISO 14001? · How have Surface Print leveraged ISO 14001 in marketing and communications? · James' top tip Resources · Surface Print · James Watson · Isologyhub · What is the Isologyhub? In this episode, we talk about: [02:05] Episode Summary – Managing Director of Surface Print joins Ian to discuss their journey towards ISO 14001 certification, the challenges involved with ISO implementation for SME's and the benefits felt after certification. [03:25] Who is James Watson? James Watson is the Managing Director of Surface Print, a wallpaper factory that is a family-owned business based in Lancashire. Both he and he sister are the current directors, he 88 year old father is still involved within the business. They are the 4th generation in their family to be involved with wallpaper, starting with their great-grandfather, Walter Watson, who started the business all the way back in the 1880s! [04:35] Who are Surface Print? Surface Print operate in both analogue and digital printing, with 10 large analogue printing presses and 6 state-of-the-art HP digital presses. They have two elements to the company, with Surface Print handling 3rd party printing and white labelling for interior design brands. The second is 1838 Wall Coverings, which is the original design branch that sells their designs worldwide. Surface Print are not a volume printer, they focused on high-quality manufacturing with a key focus on attention to detail. All the manufacturing occurs at the UK factory. Their typical clientele include the likes of John Lewis, Harrods and other high-end interior stores. Their 1838 Wall Coverings branch recently had a collaboration for the past 3 years with the Victoria and Abbot Museum in London, where they were allowed access to their archive for inspiration on designs. [07:35] Are there any other Standards Surface Print have to adhere to as a wallpaper manufacturer? Mainly it's the Construction Products Regulation EN 15102, which is specifically for construction products used in buildings. They also needed to get FSC certified as they were dealing with paper and wood pulp. [08:20] Did those other Standards help with understanding the process for ISO implementation? James quite honestly admits that no, none of the previous mandatory regulations helped with understanding the ISO process. As they understood that it was going to be quite the task, they outsourced help from Blackmores to assist with implementation. Alison Henshaw from our Team worked alongside Surface Print's ISO committee to break down the Standard and offer valuable consultancy on aspects such as legislation. [09:05] What was the driver for ISO 14001 Implementation? Wallpaper manufacturing is very heavy waste. Analogue machines can have up to 10% - 20% waste per production order. With that much waste, it can quickly make the entire process very inefficient. There was also the spend on energy and gas to consider as all of those prices are increasing year-on-year. ISO 14001 could solve both of these issues while saving them a significant amount of money. [10:15] How long did it take Surface Print to achieve ISO 14001? In total, around 12 months. It would have been quicker, but there were some administration issues with the Certification Body that delayed the final Assessment. [11:55] Have Surface Print considered any other ISO Standards? As they're only just into their first year of ISO 14001 certification, they've opted to stay focused on maturing that system before opting to go for any other Standards. [08:20] What were the challenges for an SME seeking ISO certification? Surface Print initially struggled with the administration side of ISO 14001, things like keeping on top of document and process updates, updating the legal register etc. This is where Blackmores Consultant Alison came in to bridge the gap and ensure they kept all the necessary paperwork up-to-date. They also needed more technical expertise in the area of environmental management. Their ISO committee weren't ISO experts and so there was a gap of knowledge between understanding the ISO Standard and how to apply it to the business, which is where Alison helped once again to guide them on their journey. [13:35] What were the benefits of implementing ISO 14001? Their ISO 14001 certification affects every decision made. It's not just about environmental management, it's about managing your business as a whole. The Standards actively require leadership commitment, so it starts from the top down. It's led to a more cohesive structure to making business decisions and thinking from a more environmental perspective. There have also been cost savings. Manufacturing in the UK is generally very expensive, so the more environmentally focused you can be results in savings on energy and resources. For example, Surface Print use a lot of electricity for both the machines and drying process involved in wallpaper manufacturing. They now measure their monthly energy usage against the rolls of wallpaper produced. They also installed solar panels which saved them a significant amount of electricity usage over the last year. They're also investing in newer equipment to help with efficiency, making plans on how to reduce gas usage. It's also helped with their general business administration as documentation needs to be kept up-to-date. The whole process is now a lot more thorough, and has greatly improved their general monitoring and measurement processes. They also have confidence in their regulatory and legal compliance, as ISO Standards have this as a basic requirement. Many opt to use a Legal Register to help keep all this information in one location. Surface Print also found that they can answer client questions quicker due to the amount of documented information at their fingertips, this now includes more environmental based questions, which are cropping up more often. [18:35] How have Surface Print leveraged ISO 14001 in marketing and communications? Surface Print often get asked by potential brand clients 'What's the benefit of working with you?', to which they can answer with a sustainability statement which lists all of the benefits. The first point of which is ISO 14001 certification, which is a globally recognised mark of effective environmental management. They ensure that their environmentally conscious stance is first and foremost in marketing and external communications. This is not done out of a forced obligation, Surface Print have chosen to do the right thing, which is becoming the norm. To not think about the environment, especially in high-waste industries, is generally frowned upon. [20:25] James' top tip for those thinking about implementing an ISO Standard – ISO implementation can cost a fair amount up-front, but the cost saving benefits within a year can supersede that investment. You will see a lot of big improvements at the start, once your system matures you can expect to see those improvements slow in rate while still driving continual improvement at a steady pace. With the addition of effective monitoring and measurement, those improvements are quantifiable, so you can really see the results of your investment. [23:25] James' book recommendation – Guinness Book of World Records [23:55] James' favourite quote – "You can take a horse to water, but you can't make it drink" If you'd like to learn more about Surface Print, check out their website. We'd love to hear your views and comments about the ISO Show, here's how: ● Share the ISO Show on Twitter or Linkedin ● Leave an honest review on iTunes or Soundcloud. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one. Subscribe to keep up-to-date with our latest episodes: Stitcher | Spotify | YouTube |iTunes | Soundcloud | Mailing List
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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Japans governing party on course for landslide election win Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non stop rain Morgan McSweeney Starmers chief aide quits over Mandelson row How US fried chicken craze is transforming British takeaways Why Morgan McSweeneys resignation matters for Sir Keir Starmer My car was stolen. Here are six important things I learned Murder arrest after University of Lancashire students death Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest Swansea woman wrapped in wedding dress in body in suitcase murder France murder trial complicated by twin brothers with same DNA
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Why Morgan McSweeneys resignation matters for Sir Keir Starmer France murder trial complicated by twin brothers with same DNA How US fried chicken craze is transforming British takeaways Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non stop rain Swansea woman wrapped in wedding dress in body in suitcase murder Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest Japans governing party on course for landslide election win My car was stolen. Here are six important things I learned Morgan McSweeney Starmers chief aide quits over Mandelson row Murder arrest after University of Lancashire students death
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Swansea woman wrapped in wedding dress in body in suitcase murder Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non stop rain Japans governing party on course for landslide election win My car was stolen. Here are six important things I learned Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest How US fried chicken craze is transforming British takeaways Murder arrest after University of Lancashire students death Why Morgan McSweeneys resignation matters for Sir Keir Starmer France murder trial complicated by twin brothers with same DNA Morgan McSweeney Starmers chief aide quits over Mandelson row
On this episode of we take a slow, deliberate look at the Old Albert Mill incident in Whitworth, Lancashire, from 15 May 2009. This is a structured incident debrief built directly from the original accident investigation report, with large sections read verbatim to preserve timings, context, and operational reality. The focus is not on blame or judgement, but on understanding how breathing apparatus operations, withdrawal under pressure, low visibility movement, and training culture intersected during a real incident that resulted in a firefighter injury.This episode is designed as a learning tool. Alongside the audio debrief, an incident debrief training document has been created for crews to use on station. It follows a clear structure, sets out critical information from the incident, and poses decision points and discussion prompts to help firefighters and officers reflect on what they would do if faced with a similar incident tonight. You can find the downloadable debrief document via the link below and use it to support watch-based discussions, training sessions, and professional development.LINK FOR TRAINING DOCUMENTAccess all episodes, documents, GIVEAWAYS & debriefs HEREPodcast Apparel, Hoodies, Flags, Mugs HERE our partners supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingFIRST TACTICAL- tactical gear for elite operatorsMSA The Safety CompanyJAFCOIDEXFIRE & EVACUATION SERVICE LTD Send 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
Up for the daily challenge…today It's Sophie in Lancashire vs Shane in Dunfermline.
Events :Great Comp Snowdrop and Plant Fair Comp Lane, Platt, Nr Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8QS Tel: 01732 885094The Alpine Garden Society Plant Show and sale, Pershore High School, PershorePERSHORE HIGH SCHOOL, STATION ROAD, PERSHORE, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR10 2BXShepton Snowdrop Festival Plant Sale and Seed SwapSt Paul's School Hall, Paul Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5LAKingston Bagpuize Snowdrop FairKingston Bagpuize House, Kingston Bagpuize, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5AXPreston Potato DayBrighter Blooms, Walton Flats Nursery, Gillibrand Street, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4AX.Frome Seed Swap and Potato DayThe Cheese and Grain Building, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BE.Nowich Seed Swap and Plant FairSt Mary Magdalene Church, Silver Road, Norwich, NR3 4TF.In the news The Forestry Commission has a new Head, Baroness Young and Peter recommends Hazelborough wood near Silverstone for its Bluebells and a lovely wood to walk in. The RHS has come up with a new naming system for Peat free plants and plants grown in Peat.Cacti and Succulents are our main topic of conversation in the episode. They are best grown in free draining, gritty soils. They also thrive in high light conditions with consistent light levels. They don't like to be over watered and it is best to allow them to dry out before watering.Echivaria, Cereus – Columnar cacti are 2 of the species we chat about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scotland and Lancashire's Michael Jones joins us to tell us about how one minute he was doing pre-season training with Jimmy at Lancs, the next he's in India for the World Cup.Plus Issy Wong is back with all the news from the WBBL and more Italian Cricket History.
For 18 years Lancashire lad Steven Turner's been churning out pies from his Dunedin-based business 'Who ate all the Pies?'.
Sean Carley looks back on the weekend in sport, which includes: victory for the Galway Footballers away to Armagh, defeat for the Galway Hurlers at home to Cork, a bonus point victory for Connacht away to Zebre in the United Rugby Championship, the Galway International Rally, a dramatic weekend at the top of the Galway FA Premier Division and victory for Maree and Titans, but defeat for Maigh Cuilinn and Mystics in basketball. The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game-changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier! Weekend results below: National Football League Division 1 Galway 3-12 Armagh 0-20 Mayo 1-18 Dublin 2-9 Donegal 1-22 Kerry 1-18 Roscommon 3-16 Monaghan 1-16 National Football League Division 2 Derry 1-15 Tyrone 1-12 Kildare 3-17 Offaly 0-17 Cork 1-17 Louth 1-12 Meath 2-17 Cavan 1-18 National Football League Division 3 Down 0-18 Limerick 1-14 Wexford 0-23 Laois 0-9 Westmeath 2-19 Clare 1-17 Sligo 1-19 Fermanagh 0-15 National Football League Division 4 Carlow 1-15 Wicklow 2-9 Leitrim 1-16 Waterford 2-8 London 0-19 Longford 2-8 Tipperary 1-13 Antrim 1-9 National Hurling League Division 1A Cork 2-20 Galway 1-21 Tipperary 5-24 Offaly 1-19 Waterford 1-21 Limerick 0-20 National Hurling League Division 1B Dublin 2-19 Kildare 0-11 Clare 2-30 Antrim 1-19 Wexford 0-27 Down 0-25 National Hurling League Division 2 Laois 0-25 Derry 0-15 London 0-19 Mayo 1-16 Kerry 2-11 Westmeath 0-17 National Hurling League Division 3 Donegal 2-35 Fermanagh 0-9 Tyrone 2-18 Louth 0-16 Wicklow 2-26 Armagh 0-10 National Hurling League Division 4 Monaghan 1-23 Lancashire 2-16 Sligo 2-20 Leitrim 0-18 Longford 1-14 Cavan 1-12 LGFA National League Division 1 Cork 1-10 Galway 2-5 Armagh 0-13 Kildare 0-9 Meath Dublin MON Kerry Waterford MON LGFA National League Division 2 Cavan 1-15 Tipperary 1-9 Mayo 5-14 Wexford 0-7 Donegal 2-10 Monaghan 0-13 Tyrone 4-15 Westmeath 6-6 LGFA National League Division 3 Louth 1-7 Clare 0-6 Antrim 4-16 Limerick 1-4 Fermanagh 4-8 Roscommon 3-11 Down 2-14 Laois 1-14 LGFA National League Division 4 Longford 0-10 Laois 0-4 Leitrim 5-10 Sligo 2-7 Carlow 0-14 Wicklow 3-2 Offaly 5-19 Kilkenny 0-2 Munster U17 Development Camogie Championship Galway 1-14 Tipperary 2-6 All-Ireland Minor Camogie Championship Round 1 Galway 1-10 Limerick 0-10 Rugby United Rugby Championship Connacht 31 Zebre 15 Benetton 20 Scarlets 20 Glasgow Warriors 31 Munster 22 Bulls 52 Lions 17 Sharks 36 Stormers 24 Leinster 28 Edinburgh 20 Ulster 21 Cardiff 14 Ospreys 19 Dragons 13 All-Ireland League Division 2A Corinthians 27 Shannon 22 Barnhall 19 Ballymena 12 Dungannon 24 Banbridge 21 Cashel 26 Greystones 7 Wanderers 22 Old Crescent 17 Corinthians have played 12 games and have moved up to 5th place on 30 points. 3 points behind Wanderers. Corinthians play Wanderers away next weekend. All-Ireland League Division 2B Galwegians 28 Enniscorthy 14 Buccaneers 27 Malone 22 Clogher Valley 24 Navan 14 Rainey 17 Skerris 14 UL Bohs 52 Sligo 17 Galwegians are 12 wins from 12 and 15 points clear of second-placed Clogher Valley. Connacht Junior 1A League Ballinasloe 26 Connemara 20 Dunmore 40 Castlebar 0 Connacht Junior 1B League Corinthians 2nds 47 Ballyhaunis 0 University of Galway 26 Creggs 2nds 25 Ballinrobe 17 Galwegians 2nds 17 Sligo 2nds 21 Westport 17 Connacht Junior 1C League Corrib 36 Claremorris 0 OLBC Monivea (SAT 7:30) Carrick on Shannon 22 Corinthians 3rd 20 Ballina 2nds 19 Loughrea 13 Soccer Galway FA Men's Premier Division Moyne Villa 0 Renmore 0 Athenry 0 Salthill Devon 2 Corrib Celtic 2 Maree/Oranmore 2 Mervue United 3 Craughwell United 1 Galway FA Men's Championship Loughrea 2 Knocknacarra 2 Dynamo Blues 1 Maree/Oranmore B 1 St. Bernard's v Galway Hibs was called off late... Women's Connacht Cup Castlerea Celtic Bearna na Forbacha was conceded by Bearna na Forbacha Dunmore Town 0 Mervue United 5 Glen View Stars 3 Corrib Celtic 0 Salthill Devon 2 Athenry 1 Colemanstown United 1 Swinford 5 President's Cup Shamrock Rovers 0 Derry City 1 English Premier League Brighton 1 Hove Albion Everton 1 Leeds United 0 Arsenal 4 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 Bournemouth 2 Chelsea 3 West Ham United 2 Liverpool 4 Newcastle 1 Aston Villa 0 Brentford 1 Manchester United 3 Fulham 2 Nottingham Forest 1 Crystal Palace 1 Tottenham Hotspur 2 Manchester City 2 Basketball National Basketball League Men's Division 1 Limerick Sport Eagles 83 Maigh Cuilinn 74 Maree 114 Tipp Talons 70 Titans 100 Killarney Cougars 56 After 14 games Maree are in 5th place on 30 points, despite having played 2 games more than them, Titans are 3 points behind them in 6th. Maigh Cuilinn have played 15 games, and sit in 11th on 21 points. National Basketball League Women's Division 1 Cleveland Rockets 73 University of Galway Mystics 61 Limerick Sport Huskies 87 Moy Tolka Rovers 61 Dublin Raiders 79 Swords Thunder 62 Clunetech Kilkenny Stars 76 Abbey Seals Dublin Lions 67 Limerick Celtics 71 Templeogue 69 After 13 games played, University of Galway Mystics are 8th in the table, on 12 points.
13 unbeaten and five wins on the spin. It's been a golden period for United. Now that we're owners of the longest unbeaten run in the EFL so far this season, can we continue it up in Lancashire? Jules and Tom previewed the tricky trip up to Oldham, who have the second best defence in the league, as well as reviewing the last-gasp 1-0 win against Shrewsbury at the Abbey on Tuesday.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:
When the Football League started in 1888 there were six clubs from the Midlands and six from Lancashire. Now look at the Premier League. Of the current 20 clubs, nine come from the effete South of England, in other words almost half. Jon Holmes, Colin Shindler and Jim White discuss whether this is a North-South divide or a London-versus-the-rest-of-the-country divide. We know to what extent football is ruled by money and we know that the North-South divide is a slightly euphemistic way of describing the disadvantaged North versus the over privileged South. So much is self-evident. But is this increasing concentration of wealth in the southern half of the country a good thing or a bad thing for football?” Listen to the podcast and let us know what you think (and where you live!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ever wondered what really happens when you start handing over the family farm to the next generation? That's exactly what Lisa Edwards is navigating on her cereals and potato farm up in Lancashire - and she's spilling all in this episode of The AG Show as we dive back into the world of succession planning.Fancy making your own trainers? Yep, actual trainers. We meet the Wiltshire farmer turning cow hides into a hands-on sneaker‑making workshop.And have you ever been to the British Cattle Breeding Club Conference? No worries if not - Hannah's got you covered with the inside scoop on what went down and what headwear was spotted.Oh, and Charlotte's got a new sofa don't you know?!SOME USEFUL BITSSuccession planning | AHDBAndy Rummings Beef | Grass fed beefBritish Cattle Breeders ClubUK Ruminant Antibiotic Stewardship RoadmapGET IN TOUCHCharlotte and Hannah would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts
Gavin sits down with Brisbane’s Matt Lancashire to unpack what it takes to build an elite sales career, how to scale a business, and sustain performance over the long term. From starting broke and nine months without a sale to leading a multi-office operation and breaking Brisbane auction records, Matt unpacks the mindset, systems, and bold decisions that shaped his journey, and the personal frameworks he uses to balance family, health, and business at the highest level. Episode Breakdown 00:00 – 05:00Introduction to Matt Lancashire; career overview; family life, Brisbane market momentum, and the growth of his multi-office business. 05:00 – 10:00Business structure and partnerships; splitting operational and performance leadership; scaling with the right people and systems. 10:00 – 15:00Early career struggles, running out of money, and lessons from financial pressure: building resilience and self-belief. 15:00 – 20:00Learning from top performers, meeting high-performing agents, simplifying success into repeatable fundamentals. 20:00 – 25:00The pivotal case study that changed everything: marketing conviction, bold risk-taking, and owning market visibility. 25:00 – 30:00Creating competitive tension; trust with vendors; why marketing is an investment, not a cost. 30:00 – 35:00Client selection criteria: saying no to the wrong business; focusing on fewer listings for higher performance and satisfaction. 35:00 – 40:00Team consolidation, simplifying operations, and achieving record results through focus and clarity. 40:00 – 45:00Balancing family, health, and business using Matt’s three-bucket framework; managing energy, burnout, and longevity. 45:00 – EndPractical advice for agents today: brand presence, auctions, structured prospecting, hard work, and returning to process when momentum stalls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transnational marriage migration is among the many features of cross-border mobility that characterise the globalised world. This is also the case in the Taiwan Strait, where the complicated political situation between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland adds a unique dimension to the phenomenon. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Lara Momesso, whose new book Cross-Border Intimacies: Affect and Emotions in Marriage Migration Between China and Taiwan (Manchester, 2025) builds on fifteen years of research and fieldwork to examine the complexities and political entanglements of family formation across the Taiwan Strait. Dr. Lara Momesso is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Lancashire and is also affiliated with the European Research Centre of Contemporary Taiwan and the Centre of Taiwan Studies at SOAS. She is also an editor-in-chief of the Asia Pacific Viewpoint and hosts the podcasts Taiwan on Air and Voices of Lancashire. Ari-Joonas Pitkänen is a Doctoral Researcher at the Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the following academic partners: Asia Centre, University of Tartu (Estonia), Asian studies, University of Helsinki (Finland), Centre for Asian Studies, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku (Finland), Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University (Sweden) and Centre for South Asian Democracy, University of Oslo (Norway). We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. 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
Transnational marriage migration is among the many features of cross-border mobility that characterise the globalised world. This is also the case in the Taiwan Strait, where the complicated political situation between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland adds a unique dimension to the phenomenon. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Lara Momesso, whose new book Cross-Border Intimacies: Affect and Emotions in Marriage Migration Between China and Taiwan (Manchester, 2025) builds on fifteen years of research and fieldwork to examine the complexities and political entanglements of family formation across the Taiwan Strait. Dr. Lara Momesso is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Lancashire and is also affiliated with the European Research Centre of Contemporary Taiwan and the Centre of Taiwan Studies at SOAS. She is also an editor-in-chief of the Asia Pacific Viewpoint and hosts the podcasts Taiwan on Air and Voices of Lancashire. Ari-Joonas Pitkänen is a Doctoral Researcher at the Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the following academic partners: Asia Centre, University of Tartu (Estonia), Asian studies, University of Helsinki (Finland), Centre for Asian Studies, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku (Finland), Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University (Sweden) and Centre for South Asian Democracy, University of Oslo (Norway). We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies
Transnational marriage migration is among the many features of cross-border mobility that characterise the globalised world. This is also the case in the Taiwan Strait, where the complicated political situation between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland adds a unique dimension to the phenomenon. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Lara Momesso, whose new book Cross-Border Intimacies: Affect and Emotions in Marriage Migration Between China and Taiwan (Manchester, 2025) builds on fifteen years of research and fieldwork to examine the complexities and political entanglements of family formation across the Taiwan Strait. Dr. Lara Momesso is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Lancashire and is also affiliated with the European Research Centre of Contemporary Taiwan and the Centre of Taiwan Studies at SOAS. She is also an editor-in-chief of the Asia Pacific Viewpoint and hosts the podcasts Taiwan on Air and Voices of Lancashire. Ari-Joonas Pitkänen is a Doctoral Researcher at the Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the following academic partners: Asia Centre, University of Tartu (Estonia), Asian studies, University of Helsinki (Finland), Centre for Asian Studies, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku (Finland), Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University (Sweden) and Centre for South Asian Democracy, University of Oslo (Norway). We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies
Transnational marriage migration is among the many features of cross-border mobility that characterise the globalised world. This is also the case in the Taiwan Strait, where the complicated political situation between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland adds a unique dimension to the phenomenon. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Lara Momesso, whose new book Cross-Border Intimacies: Affect and Emotions in Marriage Migration Between China and Taiwan (Manchester, 2025) builds on fifteen years of research and fieldwork to examine the complexities and political entanglements of family formation across the Taiwan Strait. Dr. Lara Momesso is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Lancashire and is also affiliated with the European Research Centre of Contemporary Taiwan and the Centre of Taiwan Studies at SOAS. She is also an editor-in-chief of the Asia Pacific Viewpoint and hosts the podcasts Taiwan on Air and Voices of Lancashire. Ari-Joonas Pitkänen is a Doctoral Researcher at the Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the following academic partners: Asia Centre, University of Tartu (Estonia), Asian studies, University of Helsinki (Finland), Centre for Asian Studies, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku (Finland), Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University (Sweden) and Centre for South Asian Democracy, University of Oslo (Norway). We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies
Transnational marriage migration is among the many features of cross-border mobility that characterise the globalised world. This is also the case in the Taiwan Strait, where the complicated political situation between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland adds a unique dimension to the phenomenon. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Lara Momesso, whose new book Cross-Border Intimacies: Affect and Emotions in Marriage Migration Between China and Taiwan (Manchester, 2025) builds on fifteen years of research and fieldwork to examine the complexities and political entanglements of family formation across the Taiwan Strait. Dr. Lara Momesso is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Lancashire and is also affiliated with the European Research Centre of Contemporary Taiwan and the Centre of Taiwan Studies at SOAS. She is also an editor-in-chief of the Asia Pacific Viewpoint and hosts the podcasts Taiwan on Air and Voices of Lancashire. Ari-Joonas Pitkänen is a Doctoral Researcher at the Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the following academic partners: Asia Centre, University of Tartu (Estonia), Asian studies, University of Helsinki (Finland), Centre for Asian Studies, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku (Finland), Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University (Sweden) and Centre for South Asian Democracy, University of Oslo (Norway). We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia.
Join Tom Hosty Cundell & Martin Riley for our preview of Sundays game against Manchester United at Elland Road. Find out why this could be the best time to play our Lancashire rivals. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegameoftheirlives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BrainDrain Skateboarding show with Toby Batchelor and Forde Brookfield
Brain Drain Episode 65 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield
It's the most wonderful time of the year. For Norwich City, they will need to turn the festive opportunity into results to ease their Championship relegation worries. A 1-1 draw against Preston, despite the late concession, represented a positive start to the Christmas schedule - Norwich will be targeting wins over Charlton and Watford before a New Year's Day trip to QPR. Join Connor Southwell and Paddy Davitt to reflect on their Deepdale point and discuss the key talking points from Lancashire. We would like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas!
...in which we select the best bits from our second Cumbrian Christmas Cracker, a celebration of all things festive in the historic counties of Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire north-of-the-Sands. In the company of historian and author Alan Cleaver; broadcaster and food historian John Crouch; journalist and historian Sue Allan; and musicians Carolyn Francis (fiddle and vocals) and Mike Willoughby (vocals, bouzouki and melodeon), we enjoy a miscellany of nostalgic readings, letters, poems, music and dialect – all recorded live at Theatre by the Lake, Keswick. Join Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley skating on Derwent Water; 'Hunsup through the wood' with the Christmas waits; take a gastronomic journey through Cumbrian culinary history starting with the Romans and their winter Satarnalia; and enter the weird world of wholesome lectures and gymnastics (no rice! no sugar!) at Blennerhasset. Advancing in time, we hear letters from the 1914 Christmas Truce; attempt to make a turkey from breadcrumbs; head 'Down t'Lonnin'' with Sue; then descend on Keswick for the Old Folk's Christmas Do before playing out with the raucous 'Bleckel' Merry Neet'. ...All this and more in the penultimate Countrystride of 2025, before Mark signs off revealing the toys of his childhood, and why Santa won't be downing any bitter this year. Mark and Dave extend to all listeners a very Happy Christmas. If you'd like to be kept informed about future events, simply sign up to our newsletter midway down this page: ountrystride.co.uk You can buy Alan's A Lake District Christmas, which includes various of the readings and poems from the Cumbrian Christmas Cracker – including 'Down't Lonning' here. Sue's book on The Cumberland Bard – Robert Anderson of Carlisle can be found here. Mike and Carolyn play in Striding Edge. More from them can be found here.
When Reform took over 10 local councils in England this summer, it offered the first glimpse of how the party might govern if it were to get into No 10. Helen Pidd reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
In this episode, Matthew Whitehouse reflects on the winding path from a rainy Lancashire childhood and a brief burst of band-life glamour to leading The Face, a title forever suspended between myth and reinvention. He speaks with disarming clarity about reviving an icon without embalming it, insisting that the magazine's only true mandate is to capture the texture of now — not nostalgia, not futurism, but the pulse of the present. We explore the politics that slip in through lived experience rather than declarations, the power of small stories to illuminate larger truths, and the editor's craft as an exercise in restraint as much as vision. For Whitehouse, what's contemporary is whatever you're excited enough to run toward — a simple, infectious creed that shapes every page he oversees. “I'm not interested in the future. I'm interested in now — in documenting what it feels like to be alive in this exact moment.” - Matthew Whitehouse Episode Highlights: Growing up in Morecambe and dreaming of escape Born in a rainy seaside town that felt “far” from where he was meant to be, Matthew talks about music as his first love and his imagined ticket out, from The Beatles and Oasis to Springsteen. The ice cream man with a band and big plans While friends went to university, he stayed behind in Morecambe, working as an ice cream man and waiting for his kicked out bandmates to finish college so they could take music seriously. Dropping out for The Heartbreaks and accidental fame in Japan He leaves university just before the fee deadline, signs a publishing deal days later, tours with his band The Heartbreaks, tastes pop-star treatment in Japan, then ends up back home working in a meat packing factory. Band life, Burberry campaigns and the old fear of selling out Alongside the band, he appears in a Burberry campaign and editorials for i-D and Dazed, remembering how brand work once felt like “selling out” in a way that feels almost quaint now. From factory freezer to i-D and the grind of becoming a writer While cutting lamb shanks at 5 a.m., he pitches free pieces to small music sites, builds a portfolio, lands a short research job at i-D's video team, and eventually pivots into editorial because he knows he has to write. The fast leap from editorial assistant to editor of The Face In about three years he moves from editorial assistant at i-D to editor of The Face, initially thinking the relaunch is a bad idea before realizing the opportunity of a clean slate with a legendary masthead. Legacy, fragmentation and making a magazine about the now Everyone remembers a different “version” of The Face, so he sees himself as a guardian trying not to ruin something beloved while making it feel true to 2025, balancing global pop stars with niche local figures. Politics in the margins rather than as a banner He describes issues where politics is felt rather than announced, like an edition that quietly became about the cost of living crisis through its voices and stories rather than an explicit think piece. When timing lands and small stories carry big themes He relishes moments where covers hit the perfect moment, like Jenna Ortega on the day Wednesday drops, and stories like a Manchester record label piece that opens up into class, race and regional inequality. What makes a good editor and what is contemporary now He likens editing to jazz, knowing which notes not to play, trusting his team, staying in conversation with young people, and defines what is contemporary now as whatever you are genuinely excited enough to run toward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
And Christine in Lancashire and Ruud in Devon are up to play, how will they get on?
Dr. Damian Harper — Rendimiento Humano de Frenado y Profesor en la Universidad de Lancashire — se une a nosotros para el episodio 126 de MTN.En este episodio del podcast, profundizamos completamente en la desaceleración.El Dr. Harper es el líder mundial en investigación sobre desaceleración y frenado, y tenerlo con nosotros para responder (y soportar) nuestras preguntas fue un honor.Desde desglosar su Braking Performance Framework, descubrir qué es lo que realmente importa dentro de la dependencia direccional de la desaceleración, y mucho, mucho más.Encuentra a Damian en redes sociales en @brakingperform y visita su sitio web: humanbrakingperformance.com para ver todo lo más reciente en el mundo de la desaceleración.Encuéntranos y síguenos en redes sociales @mtn_perform y vuelve cada miércoles para un nuevo episodio.Un gran agradecimiento a nuestro patrocinador Lumin Sports:Lumin continúa cambiando el juego dentro del ámbito de los AMS y recientemente lanzó su nueva plataforma de creación de programas de fuerza.Visita luminsports.com y menciona Move the Needle al finalizar tu compra para recibir un 20% de descuento en tu primer año completo.Y un enorme agradecimiento a nuestro patrocinador, Hawkin Dynamics:Hawkin es el líder mundial en medición de fuerza y continúa ofreciendo herramientas para que los profesionales de alto rendimiento puedan ser exactamente eso: profesionales de alto rendimiento.Si aún no has revisado Hawkin, visita su sitio web: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ y mira todo lo que tienen para ofrecer.Asegúrate de revisar a nuestro patrocinador, Samson Equipment:Samson es un líder en la fabricación de equipamiento de élite para salas de pesas (y lo han sido por casi 50 años).Fundada por Dave y Linda Schroeder, Samson es equipamiento para salas de pesas hecho por entrenadores para entrenadores.Visítalos en samsonequipment.com para más información.Un saludo a nuestro patrocinador, 1080 Motion:El 1080 Sprint es la mejor pieza de equipamiento de entrenamiento del mundo y ha cambiado continuamente el juego para entrenar velocidad, fuerza y potencia.Ve a 1080motion.com para obtener más información.
Dr. Damian Harper - Human Braking Performance & Lecturer at the University of Lancashire - joins us for the 126th episode of MTN. On this episode of the pod, we dive into deceleration all the way. Dr. Harper is the world leader in deceleration and braking research and having him on to answer and put up with our questions was an honor. From dissecting his Braking Performance Framework, uncovering what really matters within directional dependence of decel, and much much moreFind Damian on social media @brakingperform and check out his website: humanbrakingperformance.com to find all the latest in the world of decelerationFind and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeBig Thanks to our sponsor Lumin Sports:Lumin continues to change the game within the AMS realm and recently launched their new strength builder platform. Head on over to luminsports.com - and mention Move the Needle at Check out to receive 20% off your first full year.& a huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offerMake sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more informationShoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more.
Countless people worldwide have reported encounters with “The Hat Man”—a tall, featureless silhouette clad in a wide-brimmed hat and trench coat, exuding pure shadow. This eerie entity has terrified witnesses across the globe. And that's precisely what our guest, Craig Bryant, came face-to-face with while working a quiet shift at his local Conservative Club—It was an encounter Craig had never thought much about—until ten years ago, when he began writing his first paranormal book and fell deep into the “Hat Man” rabbit hole.Craig is an author and podcaster from Lancashire, best known as the host of the hugely popular Paranormal Pendle podcast. The show dives headfirst into the supernatural mysteries and high-strangeness topics we adore here on Let's Get Freaky! Approaching the unknown with a sharp, skeptical yet genuinely open mind, Craig brings refreshing insight and jaw-dropping personal experiences to every conversation.http://www.youtube.com/@paranormalpendlehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Shadow-Man-Accrington-paranormal-unexplainedhttps://www.craigbryant.co.uk/https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/craig-bryant3We are thrilled to announce the official launch of Let's Get Freaky merchandise! Our collection includes hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and more. Explore the full range at http://tee.pub/lic/aQprv54kktw.Do you have a paranormal or extraordinary experience to share? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us to be a guest on the Let's Get Freaky podcast. Email us at letsgetfreakypodcast@mail.com or reach out via social media on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, or YouTube at @tcletsgetfreakypodcast. Connect with us at https://linktr.ee/letsgetfreaky.
This Devotional address with Elder Karl D. Hirst was delivered on November 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Elder Karl D. Hirst was sustained as a General Authority Seventy at the April 2024 general conference. At the time of his call, he and his wife, Claire, had been serving as FSY session directors. Elder Hirst was a full-time missionary in the England London South Mission. He was born in Bury, Lancashire, in the United Kingdom, and married Claire Elizabeth Wright in 1993. They are the parents of six children and have four grandchildren, with another soon to arrive.
On Sunday June 17, 2024, Jay Slater, a 19-year-old bricklayer’s apprentice who lived in Lancashire, England was on his first ever foreign holiday. And he seemed to be having a blast. He had gone to the island of Tenerife in Spain with a female friend named Lucy and a guy named Brad. That night he and Lucy went out to a music festival called New Rave Generation. It was held at Papagayo Beach Club, along a strip called Veronica’s Strip that has a ton of nightclubs and neon signs. It was there he met two British men and somehow they made a plan to go on to their Airbnb. The next morning, Lucy got one last frantic call from Jay just after 8 am, saying he was lost, didn’t know where he was, and was panicked. He never showed up again. So was Jay kidnapped and murdered, did he wander off into the wilderness or did something else happen to him? This case is wild. It has exposed the seedy underside of this island and the criminal underworld that are operating there, including drug lords and mobsters dubbed the timeshare killers. And everyone from police detectives to psychics and TikTok stars have descended on this tiny island in the Canaries to find a young man who was partying and vanished without a trace right in the middle of an island full of tourists. If you have a case you’d like Catherine Townsend to look into, you can reach out to the Hell and Gone Murder Line at 678-744-6145. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is Part Two of Two of 'Fat Fred'.On Monday 23rd of August 1971 at 9:40am, a gang of armed robbers stole £166,000 (£3.2 million today) from Preston's Jewellers in Blackpool, and in their haste to escape, three officers were shot, many were injured, and Detective Superintendent Gerry Richardson was shot. The gang's leader, Frederick Sewell, a gangster known as ‘Fat Fred' was branded ‘Britain's most hates man' and hunted.But what had this killing spree got to do with the murder of Malcolm Heaysman, co-owner of a fancy-dress shop in Islington outside of his remote farmhouse in Gwynfe near Llangadog, Carmarthenshire?· Location #1: Preston's Jewellers, 14 The Strand, Blackpool, Lancashire, UK· Location #2: Godre Waun, Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA19 · Date: Monday 23rd of August 1971, at 9:40am (robbery and murder)· Victims: Detective Superintendent Gerarld Richardson, Malcolm Heaysman· Culprits #1: (robbery/murder): Frederick Joseph Sewell, Charles Haynes, George/Dennis Bond, John Patrick Spry and Thomas Flannigan· Culprits #2: (murder of Malcolm): Roy Searl and (associate) Roy Owen GibsonFive time nominated at the True Crime Awards, Independent Podcast Awards and the British Podcast Awards, Murder Mile is one of the best UK / British true crime podcasts covering only 20 square miles of West London. It is researched, written and performed by Michael of Murder Mile UK True Crime Podcast with the main musical themes written and performed by Erik Stein and Jon Boux of Cult With No Name and additional music, as used under the Creative Commons License 4.0. A full listing of tracks used and a full transcript for each episode is listed here and a legal disclaimer.This episode features a promo for Killer Heart to Hearts. For links click hereTo subscribe via Patreon, click here Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/murdermile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.