Podcasts about neighbourhoods

As I write this, it's Christmas Eve. While many of us are moving through a season of comfort and predictability, I keep returning to what I saw walking through the streets of Cuba. Not in headlines or statistics, but at street level. Neighbourhoods without running water. Electricity that fails often enough to be expected. Roads and sidewalks eroded into improvisation rather than repair. Infrastructure that no longer supports daily life, but merely endures alongside it. What struck me most were the small, improvised economies operating inside people's homes. Corner shops carved out of living rooms and front windows. Shelves mostly empty. A few scattered items; soap, canned goods, a bottle or two; offered more as possibility than supply. These were not businesses in the conventional sense, but acts of persistence. People selling what little they could source, not to grow, but to survive. In contrast, government stores stood rigid and bare. Long lines formed early, people waiting patiently for whatever might arrive. No certainty, no choice; just endurance. Elderly men and women stood apart, looking through windows rather than lining up, watching quietly, as if calculating whether the effort was worth the return. There was no anger in their posture. Just fatigue. A lifetime lived long enough to recognize scarcity as permanent rather than temporary. And yet, the streets were not chaotic. Homes were occupied. Communities functioned. People greeted one another. Children played. There was dignity in how life continued despite the absence of systems meant to sustain it. Pride, not in conditions, but in endurance. A refusal to surrender daily routines, even when the state no longer reliably provides the basics those routines depend on. That contrast stayed with me. Material failure on one side; social cohesion on the other. Institutions visibly broken, yet communities holding themselves together through habit, restraint, and mutual recognition. As we sit surrounded by abundance and choice, Cuba offers a sobering reminder; collapse does not always look like disorder. Sometimes it looks like people quietly adapting, carrying on, and preserving dignity in circumstances that leave very little room for it. Cuba's Economic Landscape The Cuban economy rests on three pillars, each one cracked. State control dictates production and distribution, yet delivers neither predictably. Tourism brings foreign currency when it comes; when it doesn't, entire sectors go dormant. Remittances from family abroad keep individual households afloat but cannot repair what the state has allowed to deteriorate. I watched this play out in Holguín. Hotels near the beaches sat half-empty, their lobbies staffed but waiting. Tour buses passed through neighborhoods where residents had no meaningful contact with the tourist economy happening beside them. The money flows in narrow channels, reaching some while bypassing most, and when global disruptions close those channels entirely, there is no backup system. The pandemic proved this. When travel stopped, so did the pretense of economic diversification. Jobs vanished. Services contracted. The state stepped in where it could, but its capacity had already been stretched thin by decades of deferred maintenance and misallocated resources. Families with relatives in Miami or Madrid survived on wire transfers; families without them made do with less. The government has acknowledged the brittleness, at least partially. Small private businesses now operate legally in food service and retail; spaces that would have been unthinkable a generation ago. Joint ventures with foreign companies receive official encouragement. On paper, these reforms signal openness. On the ground, they operate within boundaries so narrow that growth remains theoretical rather than realized. Because the fundamental problem persists: there is not enough of anything. Goods arrive sporadically. Industrial output continues its decline. Foreign investors cal...

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 23rd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

BEST OF 2025 featuring BAMBINODJ, BARKER, BIOSPHERE, BROKEN LIP, DAN CURTIN, DANIEL AVERY, DJ POLO, DJRUM, IMPÉRIEUX, KINOTEKI + DJ FLP, MARIE DAVISON, NICK LEÓN + JOHNNY FROM SPACE, PAUL ST. HILAIRE, PURELINK, TORTOISE, WEVAL + many more on this extended ABSTRACT SCIENCE year-in-review podcast. Co-hosts CHRIS WIDMAN, BILL BEARDEN aka WHOA-B, JOSHUA P FERGUSON + HENRY SELF mix 4 hours of future music favorites from 2025. [aired 04 + 11 December 2025 on WLUW-Chicago 88.7FM] >CHRIS WIDMAN Lapalux “Bias Angel” (On The Grid, LPLX, 2025) Coen “Headbanger” (Moshpit, Maloca, 2025) Verraco “Basic Maneuvers” (XL Records, 2025) Dan Curtin “Trust Blind” (The 4 Lights, De:tuned, 2025) Surgeon “Soul Fire” (Shell~Wave, Tresor, 2025) Fjaak +J.Manuel “Binder” (Tectonic Sound, Tectonic, 2025) Weval “Dopamine (DJ Edit)” (Ninja Tune, 2025) Dean Grenier “View Source” (Hand Works Music, 2025 Impérieux “Fena” (Hessle Music, 2025) Barker “Stochastic Drift (Stochastic Drift, Smalltown Supersound, 2025) jonathan d. valdez “Music Frozen Dancing” (Perception, 2025) Deft + Manni Dee “Busy Bee” (Swamp Season, Hooversound, 2025) Batu “Clump” (Question Mark, Lethal Press, 2025) Undulae “Temple Of Symmetry” (Temple Of Symmetry EP, Satellite Era, 2025) Slikback “Data” (Tempa, 2025) easygoingtech “909local” (easygoingtech, 2026) >BILL BEARDEN Kinoteki & DJ FLP “160 Proof” (Limiting Factor, 2025) AJ Tracey & Jorja Smith “Crush” (Casement Remix, Not On Label, 2025) Proc Fiskal “UK Torrent” (Shleekit Doss, 2025) Freedjom “13-8=0_0” (DJ Strawberry’s Düğün Fix, Beat Machine, 2025) Nectax “Soundboy Gambit” (Over/Shadow, 2025) Sully “The Wash” (Fabriclive, 2025) Broken Lip “Neighbourhood” (pt.1+2, Iberian Juke, 2025) Cesco “Flump” (Pineapple Records, 2025) JD Reid & Hagan “Leaf” (Baby Gravy, 2025) TMSV “Dimensional” (Perfect Records, 2025) Darama & Kush Arora “Rattle” (Not On Label, 2025) bambinodj “Carrier” (OST, 2025) DJ Polo “Currents” (Night Slugs, 2025) Anecho “Spiritual Blitz” (Dimeshift, 2025) Low End Activist “Wave 03” (Best Intentions, 2025) L-VIS 1990 “Low Pulse” (Club Djembe, 2025) >JOSHUA P FERGUSON Bitchin Bajas “Skylarking” (Inland See, Drag City, 2025) Damon Locks “Hold the Dawn in Place (Beyond pt 2)” (List of Demands, International Anthem, 2025) Stone “Feely” (Dream Curtain Eternally Gentle, 3XL, 2025) Headache “Most Undo Tomorrow” (Thank You for Almost Everything, PLZ Make It Ruins, 2025) Stereolab “Immortal Hands” (Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Warp) Space Dimension Controller “Reflect Itself” (Six Beginnings, Test Pressing, 2025) Coatshek “Triple Virgo” (Sound Bath, Dark Entries, 2025) Sam Prekop “Font” (Open Close, Thrill Jockey, 2025) Biosphere “Like the End of the World” (The Way of Time, AD 93, 2025) Paul St Hilaire “Mary Jane Greenfield” (w/ The Producers, Kynant, 2025) Tortoise “Works and Days” (Touch, International Anthem, 2025) Djrum “Waxcap” (Under Tangled Silence, Houndstooh, 2025) james K “Hypersoft Lovejinx Junkdream” (Friend, AD 93, 2025) Sven Wunder “Misty Shore” (Daybreak, Piano Piano, 2025) >HENRY SELF Dijon “my man” (Baby, R&R/Warner, 2025) Oklou “Blade Bird” (Choke Enough, True Panther, 2025) Oneohtrix Point Never “D.I.S.” (Tranquilizer, Warp, 2025) John Glacier “Emotions” (Like a Ribbon, Young, 2025) Daniel Avery “Tremor” (Tremor, Domino, 2025) caroline “Beautiful Ending” (caroline 2, Rough Trade, 2025) FKA Twigs feat. PinkPantheress “Wild and Alone” (EUSEXUA Afterglow, Young, 2025) Marie Davidson “Statistical Modelling” (City of Clowns, Deewee, 2025) Effy “2011” (The Syndicate, Fragrance, 2025) Destroyer feat. Fiver “Bologna” (Dan’s Boogie, Merge, 2025) Amaarae & Charlie Wilson “Dream Scenario” (Black Star, Interscope, 2025) Whatever the Weather “3°C” (Whatever the Weather II, Ghostly International, 2025) Maria Somerville “Violet” (Luster, 4AD, 2025) Nick León feat. Jonny From Space “Metromover” (A Tropical Entropy, TraTraTrax, 2025) Darkside “S.N.C.” (Nothing, Matador, 2025) Purelink feat. Loraine James “Rookie” (Faith, Peak Oil, 2025) The post best of 2025 – absci radio 1398-1399 appeared first on abstract science >> future music chicago.

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It's the finale! Adam has been writing his unmissable sliding doors version of Neighbours since production ended 22 weeks ago, how will it all come to an end? JK, Ben Jackson and Riley Bryant all join to find outIf you would like to support the podcast, you could always leave a nice 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyOR you can subscribe to our Patreon for just £1 a month (plus VAT) and receive:Early access to the ad free video and audio versions of the podcast and exclusive bonus episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning: Domestic AbuseWhen your ex partner is using drugs and tries it on with your sister, a very abusive relationship that's hard to get out of when you're in it, and when your perfect life falls apart when he decides he wants to leave out of nowhere! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the finale! Adam has been writing his unmissable sliding doors version of Neighbours since production ended 22 weeks ago, how will it all come to an end? JK, Ben Jackson and Riley Bryant all join to find outIf you would like to support the podcast, you could always leave a nice 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyOR you can subscribe to our Patreon for just £1 a month (plus VAT) and receive:Early access to the ad free video and audio versions of the podcast and exclusive bonus episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode features two very tired boys fresh off a long weekend of Good Things Festival and Justice's final performance, so they review those two huge live moments in Brisbane, run through their new favourites from the week, and deep dive into their Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay results.Listen to the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist, and check out the live photo gallery of the Justice show through Kelsey's lens on our website!Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. Watch episodes on our YouTube channel and don't forget to like and subscribe.

Adam writes his own version of Neighbours starting from Episode 9276 all the way until the finaleThis Week - Holly bares all on Summer's podcast, Max admits the truth and Christmas arrives on Ramsay StreetIf you would like to support the podcast, you could always leave a nice 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyOR you can subscribe to our Patreon for just £1 a month (plus VAT) and receive:Early access to the ad free video and audio versions of the podcast and exclusive bonus episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam writes his own version of Neighbours starting from Episode 9276 all the way until the finaleThis Week - Holly bares all on Summer's podcast, Max admits the truth and Christmas arrives on Ramsay StreetIf you would like to support the podcast, you could always leave a nice 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyOR you can subscribe to our Patreon for just £1 a month (plus VAT) and receive:Early access to the ad free video and audio versions of the podcast and exclusive bonus episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I interview Maria Dicks, a resident in Emma‘s Neighbourhood at The Village of Riverside Glen. Maria was so lovely - she had such a radiant personality and sense of fashion, and I loved hearing her stories of growing up near Cornerbrook, Newfoundland. Maria had so many memories to sharing - camping as a child for weeks at a time on the tiny remote islands with her abundance of siblings and parents, her late teen years spent in Montréal, and her years in Toronto where she met her husband to-be- another Cornerbrook native (despite her insistence that she would never marry a Newfoundlander). There are so many good moments and we had such a special bond. I was so happy to meet her! Thank you Maria This interview was originally recorded on Nov 20, 2025 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bridgingthesocialdistance.substack.com

Our social cohesion is under threat. But building stronger community ties can help grow connection, trust and shared belonging. - हाम्रो सामाजिक एकता जोखिममा छ। तर बलियो सामुदायिक सम्बन्ध निर्माण गर्नाले आपसी सम्बन्ध, विश्वास र साझा पहिचानलाई बढाउन मद्दत गर्न सक्छ।

Adam writes his own version of Neighbours starting from Episode 9276 all the way until the finaleThis Week - Eden has to prove himself, another Boylesque show takes shape and Max and Felix execute their planIf you would like to support the podcast, you could always leave a nice 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyOR you can subscribe to our Patreon for just £1 a month (plus VAT) and receive:Early access to the ad free video and audio versions of the podcast and exclusive bonus episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this French Connections Plus, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in the elegant ninth arrondissement. The district is known for its many theatres, like the incredible Palais Garnier, home to Paris's historic opera house. The ninth stretches from the opera house to the foot of Montmartre in the north and it's a shopper's paradise in between. You'll find two incredible department stores and the world's oldest auction house – selling everything from dinosaur bones to Picassos! The ninth is nothing if not varied, and it's the latest stop on our discovery of Paris's neighbourhoods.

Welcome back to the Neighbourhood Watch with Strange Neighbours. We hope you enjoy this month's meeting. Make yourself comfortable again, there's snacks on the table. This month's meeting involves a presentation of some our favourite tracks from 2010 - 2014. So once again lock the doors, turn the speakers up and join us for this month's instalment. Follow us on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/strangeneighboursmusic/ and Facebook at www.facebook.com/thestrangeneighbours ⚡️Like the Show? Click the [Repost] ↻ button so more people can hear it!

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Over the past couple of months a group of 65 plus citizen scientists have hit the streets of Melbourne, mapping their experiences to capture how to make our suburbs more livable for our older population. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what they discovered the work they are doing with researchers in the field to improve our streets and cities.Also in this edition, Stahl House is up for sale, the LA mid-century modernist icon perched in the Hollywood Hills has been the set of innumerable film and tv productions, so what's next for one of Hollywood's most famous homes? Later in the program we also delve into the notion of 'full service schools' an educational model that aims to minimise inequality in the schooling system. Plus, how to safe guard your brain against buying things you don't actually really need or want during the Black Friday sales

Our social cohesion is under threat. But building stronger community ties can help grow connection, trust and shared belonging. - ਸਾਡੀ ਸਮਾਜਿਕ ਏਕਤਾ ਖ਼ਤਰੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ। ਪਰ ਮਜ਼ਬੂਤ ਭਾਈਚਾਰਕ ਸਬੰਧ ਬਣਾਉਣ ਨਾਲ ਸੰਪਰਕ, ਵਿਸ਼ਵਾਸ ਅਤੇ ਸਾਂਝ ਵਧਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਦਦ ਮਿਲ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ।

Our social cohesion is under threat. But building stronger community ties can help grow connection, trust and shared belonging. - Sự gắn kết xã hội của chúng ta đang bị đe dọa. Nhưng việc xây dựng mối quan hệ cộng đồng bền chặt hơn có thể giúp tăng cường sự kết nối, lòng tin và tinh thần đoàn kết.

Our social cohesion is under threat. But building stronger community ties can help grow connection, trust and shared belonging. - ความสามัคคีปรองดองกันในสังคมของเรากำลังเผชิญแรงกดดัน แต่การสร้างสายสัมพันธ์ในชุมชนให้แน่นแฟ้นขึ้น สามารถช่วยหล่อเลี้ยงความไว้เนื้อเชื่อใจ ความรู้สึกเป็นส่วนหนึ่ง และการอยู่ร่วมกันอย่างมีความหมาย

Our social cohesion is under threat. But building stronger community ties can help grow connection, trust and shared belonging. - Манай нийгмийн эв нэгдэл аюулд оржээ. Гэхдээ олон нийтийн холбоог бэхжүүлснээр харилцаа, итгэлцэл, нийтлэг харьяаллын мэдрэмжийг хөгжүүлэхэд туслах болно.

Our social cohesion is under threat. But building stronger community ties can help grow connection, trust and shared belonging. - আমাদের সামাজিক সংহতি হুমকির মুখে। কিন্তু আরও শক্তিশালী সম্প্রদায়িক বন্ধন গড়ে তোলা সংযোগ, আস্থা এবং যৌথ অন্তর্ভুক্তির অনুভূতি বাড়াতে সাহায্য করতে পারে।

Our social cohesion is under threat. But building stronger community ties can help grow connection, trust and shared belonging. - நமது சமூக ஒருமைப்பாடு அச்சுறுத்தலுக்கு உள்ளாகியுள்ளது. ஆனால் வலுவான சமூக இணைப்புகளை உருவாக்குவது தொடர்பு, நம்பிக்கை மற்றும் பகிரும் உணர்வை வளர்க்க உதவும்.

Our social cohesion is under threat. But building stronger community ties can help grow connection, trust and shared belonging. - 호주의 사회적 응집력이 위협받고 있습니다. 더욱 강력한 공동체 유대감을 구축하는 것은 연결, 신뢰, 그리고 공동의 소속감을 키우는 데 도움이 될 수 있습니다.

Our social cohesion is under threat. But building stronger community ties can help grow connection, trust and shared belonging. - Социальная сплоченность сегодня под угрозой. Укрепление связей внутри общин помогает улучшать взаимопонимание, доверие и общее чувство принадлежности.

Adam writes his own version of Neighbours starting from Episode 9276 all the way until the finaleThis Week - Izzy finds herself without a home, Byron and Nina Tucker have their first date and Wendy still doesn't want a fussIf you would like to support the podcast, you could always leave a nice 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyOR you can subscribe to our Patreon for just £1 a month (plus VAT) and receive:Early access to the ad free video and audio versions of the podcast and exclusive bonus episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our social cohesion is under threat. But building stronger community ties can help grow connection, trust and shared belonging. - 我們的社會凝聚力正面臨威脅，但加強社區之間的聯繫，可以幫助培養人與人之間的連結、信任及歸屬感。

Our social cohesion is under threat. But building stronger community ties can help grow connection, trust and shared belonging. - Kohesi sosial kita sedang terancam. Namun, membangun ikatan komunitas yang lebih kuat dapat membantu menumbuhkan koneksi, kepercayaan, dan rasa memiliki bersama.

Our social cohesion is under threat. But building stronger community ties can help grow connection, trust and shared belonging. - ភាពស្អិតរមួតនៅក្នុងសង្គមរបស់យើងកំពុងស្ថិតនៅក្រោមការគំរាមកំហែង។ ប៉ុន្តែការកសាងចំណងសហគមន៍ឱ្យកាន់តែរឹងមាំ អាចជួយបង្កើនទំនាក់ទំនង ទំនុកចិត្ត និងការចែករំលែកភាពជាម្ចាស់ស្រុក។

Our social cohesion is under threat. But building stronger community ties can help grow connection, trust and shared belonging. - オーストラリアの社会的結束（social cohesion）は脅威にさらされています。しかし、より強いコミュニティのつながりを築くことで、絆や信頼、そして共有された帰属意識を育むことができます。

Our social cohesion is under threat. But building stronger community ties can help grow connection, trust and shared belonging. - 我们的社会凝聚力正受到挑战。但加强社区联系，能够有效促进人与人之间的连结、提升信任，强化共同的归属感（点击播客，收听详情）。

Our social cohesion is under threat. But building stronger community ties can help grow connection, trust and shared belonging. - ہماری سماجی ہم آہنگی خطرے میں ہے۔ لیکن مضبوط کمیونٹی تعلقات استوار کرنے سے تعلق، اعتماد اور مشترکہ تعلق کو بڑھانے میں مدد مل سکتی ہے۔

Our social cohesion is under threat. But building stronger community ties can help grow connection, trust and shared belonging. - يحذّر خبراء في التماسك الاجتماعي من أنّ المجتمعات الحديثة تواجه ضغوطاً متزايدة تُهدد روابطها المشتركة، غير أنّ تعزيز المشاركة المجتمعية وبناء جسور بين مختلف الفئات يمكن أن يشكّل خط الدفاع الأول ضد الكراهية والاستقطاب.

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In this solo episode, Ben explores how PCNs can transform their role within the local healthcare system by taking the lead in organising neighborhood meetings. Moving beyond the limits of bilateral conversations, Ben explains how these gatherings can unite stakeholders, such as ambulance trusts and mental health services, to drive collaboration, set shared priorities, and influence the direction of neighborhood healthcare planning before formal mandates take shape.  With practical advice on starting small, building trust, and fostering genuine partnership, this episode offers tips for PCNs ready to step up as proactive leaders shaping the future of their communities. Introduction (00:09)  Neighbourhood meetings (00:30) Convening the neighbourhood meeting.. (02:24) Why does Ben think it's a good idea? (03:14) Argument against.. (10:00)  How do I convene a neighbourhood? (14:00)  Key takeaways (20:20)  For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

Today on The Marilyn Denis Show we are joined by Canadian actor and comedian, Gerry Dee, to chat about his new Netflix special Gerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That. Plus, we talk about the things that make us happy, neighbourhood Facebook groups, and an ice cream turkey.

Adam writes his own version of Neighbours starting from Episode 9276 all the way until the finaleThis Week - Holly learns what Izzy has done, Nina Tucker and Summer Hoyland reconnect and Jon Linwell strengthens his grip on ErinsboroughIf you would like to support the podcast, you could always leave a nice 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyOR you can subscribe to our Patreon for just £1 a month (plus VAT) and receive:Early access to the ad free video and audio versions of the podcast and exclusive bonus episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steven and Ian kick off with an announcement about an old favorite/punchline. They also discuss the recent Indiecast Bowl between the Packers and Eagles, the least watchable football game ever (3:41). From there, they have an extended conversation about Radiohead's current European tour, and what the band's standing currently is in the culture (9:59). Then they check in on the recent Grammy nominations, and critique the always unusual nominations in the rock categories (32:33). Then they do a "yay or nay" on The Neighbourhood (46:46).In Recommendation Corner, Ian talks about the Australian dream pop singer Hatchie and Steven weighs in on emo/folk/heartland rock artist Petey USA (51:41).New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 265 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at indiecastmailbag@gmail.com, and make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's special episode is a live recording in front of an audience in the newly revamped main gallery at the Building Centre in London. My guest is Baroness Hilary Armstrong of Hill Top, Chair of the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods and life-long advocate for communities and regeneration and the conversation explores one of the most important – yet often overlooked – questions in public policy: “how do we reestablish the concept of decent neighbourhoods as a means to renew the country from the ground up?”Some background: Baroness Armstrong has spent her career at the intersection of politics, policy and community life and today – from her work as a social worker in Sunderland ..to her time as a Cabinet Minister in the last Labour Government shaping the New Deal for Communities. A great platform to talk about what's gone wrong in the past decade, what can be done now to bring new hope across Britain's neighbourhoods.The Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods - ICON - is a cross-party initiative dedicated to understanding how neighbourhoods can drive national renewal and in the Spring is set to publish Think Neighbourhoods, its new report in why and how investment and focus on neighbourhoods can revitalise lives across the UK.And it certainly is a really interesting moment for housing. The government is pressing forward with its target to building 1.5 million new homes and – as we heard on the podcast last week - has just given the thumbs up to the New Towns Taskforce's plans for 12 communities across the UK. Meanwhile, the post Grenfell fire challenge to build and retrofit homes to be safer, warmer and more carbon efficient, continues to grow.A tough brief for sure and ICON's interim report - published last March - makes a compelling case for investment in and focus on neighbourhoods as part of this journey. It identifies over 600 ‘mission-critical neighbourhoods' across the country – places where disadvantage, disconnection and declining social infrastructure are holding people back and calls for a radical shift in how government works, arguing that “thinking big means thinking neighbourhoods.”“if Britain wants to deliver the government's missions and rebuild trust in politics,” it says, “it must start by investing in its neighbourhoods.”ResourcesThe Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods - ICONBaroness Hilary Armstrong of Hill TopInterim Report – Think NeighbourhoodsICON's summer progress reportICON's lates research on what is happening in England's neighbourhoodsThe Building Centre, Store Street, London 

Adam writes his own version of Neighbours starting from Episode 9276 all the way until the finaleThis Week - Jane leaves Ramsay Street, Byron hits an all time low and the distance between Krista and Leo widensIf you would like to support the podcast, you could always leave a nice 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyOR you can subscribe to our Patreon for just £1 a month (plus VAT) and receive:Early access to the ad free video and audio versions of the podcast and exclusive bonus episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenn Tully joins Matt Sidhom for the last new music mix of 2025!  They trace November's most interesting new releases and rare finds, from soulful love songs to rediscovered Springsteen, with detours through genre-bending pop and hopeful rock. Surprises, callbacks, and a few future anthems round out the mix.• Why St. Paul and the Broken Bones still hit with tender, timeless soul• The Neighbourhood's DIY textures and Haim's thoughtful George Michael nod• Big Wild's airy lift and why minimal lyrics can still feel huge• Balu Brigada's bright groove carrying conflict fatigue• The Tuk Smith comeback and classic hooks done right• Foo Fighters balancing grief, grit and forward motion• Noga Erez's shapeshifting production and pointed perspectives• Kacey Musgraves' elegant devotion without clichés• Cheap Trick's new spark and modern parallelsSponsor: Early Bird Morning Cocktail with promo code SUPERMIX10https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sam-new-music-november-2025/pl.u-E4p3sVMmxr1. Fall Moon - St Paul & The Broken Bones2. Private - The Neighbourhood3. Gone - HAIM4. Sideways - Balu Brigada5. Troubled Paradise - Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts6. Stardust - Wild Child7. Gun in Every Home - Bruce Springsteen8. Telephone Busy - 5 Seconds of Summer9. Asking for a Friend - Foo Fighters10. Penny Lame - Noga Erez11. If The World Burns Down - Kacey Musgraves12. Twelve Gates - Cheap Trick Support the showVisit us at https://www.superawesomemix.com to learn more about our app, our merchandise, our cards, and more!

Adam writes his own version of Neighbours starting from Episode 9276 all the way until the finaleThis Week - Jane has a leaving party, John Wong turns up and interesting name and Karl gets an offer for the TramIf you would like to support the podcast, you could always leave a nice 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyOR you can subscribe to our Patreon for just £1 a month (plus VAT) and receive:Early access to the ad free video and audio versions of the podcast and exclusive bonus episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GUEST: Katie Daubs, Toronto Star reporter With Halloween landing on the same night as Game 6 of the World Series — and the Jays in it — Toronto is bracing for one of the busiest Fridays of the year. Whether you're heading out with the kids or planning to squeeze in some trick-or-treating before first pitch, you might be wondering: where are the best neighbourhoods to score big on candy? This year, the Toronto Star crunched the numbers. Reporter Katie Daubs and the digital team ranked all 158 city neighbourhoods using actual data—from child density and pedestrian safety to candy sales and local lore—and created a Halloween vibe index. On this episode, we reveal which parts of the city truly deliver Halloween magic and which ones might just be phoning it in with a decorative spider or two. This episode was mixed by Paulo Marques

In this French Connections Plus, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in the little-known 11th arrondissement. It's off the typical tourist track, but a favourite for locals. That's because the 11th is undoubtedly one of the coolest parts of town, full of trendy cafés, a dynamic food scene and wild nightlife. It's been a magnet for revellers for centuries, as well as a hotbed of popular revolt. Join us on this discovery tour of Paris's 11th arrondissement – an area that's edgy, vibrant and full of authentic Parisian energy you don't want to miss.

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Adam writes his own version of Neighbours starting from Episode 9276 all the way until the finaleThis Week - Andy struggles with Wendy's decision, the film crew (and others) descend upon the vineyard and the the doctors make a decision on JJIf you would like to support the podcast, you could always leave a nice 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyOR you can subscribe to our Patreon for just £1 a month (plus VAT) and receive:Early access to the ad free video and audio versions of the podcastExclusive bonus episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam writes his own version of Neighbours starting from Episode 9276 all the way until the finaleThis Week - Cara has to keep her emotions in check, The Eirini Rising residents embark on Yorokobi and Wendy has shocking newsIf you would like to support the podcast, you could always leave a nice 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyOR you can subscribe to our Patreon for just £1 a month (plus VAT) and receive:Early access to the ad free video and audio versions of the podcastExclusive bonus episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TellyCast is back in Cannes for Day One of MIPCOM 2025 — bringing you the biggest new shows, the freshest formats, and the digital-first innovators transforming the global content business.Justin Crosby talks to Jodie Whittaker and Elizabeth Berrington about Frauds — the hit ITV drama created by Suranne Jones and Anne-Marie O'Connor — as it makes waves with international buyers.Then it's format innovation with Richard Cowles of Lifted Entertainment and Jonty Nash and Chris Potts of Nobody's Hero, joined by Emily Atack, discussing the making of Nobody's Fool — the quiz-meets-reality hybrid co-hosted by Atack and Danny Dyer.Mike Beale, Managing Director of Creative Network at ITV Studios, reveals the company's new global formats including Celebrity Sabotage, The Neighbourhood, and Nobody's Fool, and explains how ITV is working with creators across the evolving entertainment landscape.From the digital-first front, Neil Francis of Night Train Digital talks about the studio's new micro-drama partnership with Spirit Studios, while Bogdan Nesvit and Anatolii Kasianov from HolyWater unpack their landmark deal with Fox Entertainment and how AI and vertical video are shaping the future of storytelling.Nella Rose, Specs Gonzalez join Callum McGinley (Callux) and Ben Doyle (Rvbberduck) to talk about her new show and After Party Studios.Then we have Victor Bengtsson from Sidemen Entertainment on what comes next for the supergroup creator collectiveFinally, Jay Bennett, EVP of Creative and Innovation at Shaftesbury, joins Justin to discuss the Canadian company's digital-first strategy, its success with short-form storytelling, and how traditional producers can evolve to meet the demands of the social video era.Recorded on location in Cannes, this episode captures the energy, creativity, and big ideas driving the future of global TV and social video.Sponsored by ITV Studios Sign up for The Drop newsletterSupport the showBuy tickets for the TellyCast Digital Content Forum Buy tickets for NEXTWAVE - NEXTWAVE: The Digital-First Production Summit Subscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosFollow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok

Historically working-class neighbourhoods in Helsinki such as Kallio and Vallila now carry labels as the trendiest neighbourhoods in the country, but what makes a district "cool"? Matthew Schilke produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Katja Kostiainen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 10 October 2025 / All Points North / Yle News

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