Podcasts about North West England

Matt Baker is a PGA (England) golf professional, golf instructor and the CEO of Matt Baker Golf Ltd.  Based in Clitheroe in Northwest England, Matt specialises in online coaching and personal lessons to golfers of all skill levels from Beginner to Elite.  His coaching philosophy is to keep it simple, and build on familiar movements, from life activities and other sports, that help you improve your golf faster.  Matt joins #OntheMark to illustrates the commonalities between swings from other sports and the golf-swing.   He also dives into the M-System - a skill-based system of golf-swing instruction devised by Mike Malaska.  In describing the M-System, Matt breaks down the 5 elements to building a better swing: The "Line of Compression" The "Lever System" The "Body Motion" Combining Skills (Levers and Body Motion) for success, and How to Practice Productively for your Swing to Perform under Pressure. You can also watch this podcast as a Vodcast on YouTube - just search for, and subscribe to Mark Immelman.      

Struggling to make your products stand out? Copper Beech Trading (015-2422-0205) helps small businesses in Northwest England deliver polished, professional presentations through its packaging service, without the overhead of building an in-house team. Go to https://www.copperbeechtrading.co.uk/contract-packaging Copper Beech Trading City: Carnforth Address: 1 Box Tree Website: https://copperbeechtrading.co.uk Phone: +44 15242 20205 Email: katie@copperbeechtrading.co.uk

March 7, 1826. A wealthy teenage heiress in North-West England is kidnapped and forced into marriage with an ambitious conman. This episode originally aired in 2022.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The next installment of our Real Business Conversation Series. The aim of these episodes is to build confidence with different accents you can come across in international business. In this episode a finance director from North West England is going to ask you small talk questions. The question is - can you keep up? We will go into each question in detail to help you feel more confident you know how to answer the next time you hear it. Good luck! AnnaWant the full transcript and bonus content in the newsletter? Become a free memberJoin our community of 10.7k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member:Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcastTranscripts for new episodesBonus clipsExtra worksheets and resources  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly

We talk to Andrew Norfolk, one of the first journalists to report on the grooming gangs story, an issue now in headlines around the world because of the interventions of Elon Musk. Nazir Afzal, former prosecutor explains how journalists helped advise the Crown Prosecution Service about the case. Meta's decision to scrap US fact-checkers in favor of user-led "community notes," has proved controversial. We find out why. We ask what journalists in the so-called legacy media can learn from news influencers on TikTok. Plus get the latest on one of the most hyped releases of the year (if it happens) Grand Theft Auto 6.Guests: Andrew Norfolk, Former Chief Investigative Reporter, The Times; Nazir Afzal, former chief prosecutor for the North West England region; Julia Angwin, journalist and fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School; Angie Drobnic Holan, Director, PolitiFact; Joey Contino, TikTok news influencer; Alessandra Galloni, Thompson Reuters editor-in-chief; Vic Hood, games critic Producer: Simon Richardson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai

Based in North West England, Carolyn Tipper is an executive coach who's turned a passion into a mission. She's very concerned with the mental health implications of workplace stress for senior executives. By understanding themselves and those around them better, leaders can increase their capacity and function more effectively. This is Carolyn's belief and it underpins the transformative work she does as a coach. We also feature a guest podcast - Storytelling with Puck by Stefano Capacchione.Andrew Thorp is a professional speaker, trainer and consultant in the field of verbal communication and storytelling in the business world.Track: Travel With Us — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/o-rpKzt4KSY​ Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/travel-usPodcast artwork by Peter ThorpMicrophone image: Photo by Claus Grünstäudl on UnsplashBanner image in main feed: Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash

Fancy starting a food truck? It can be a way to trial new food concepts and see if your business has potential before committing to a restaurant premises. In this programme Ruth Alexander finds out what its really like running a food truck or van. She meets customers queuing for over an hour for the SpudBros van in Preston, North West England, where brothers Harley and Jacob Nelson have drummed up business for their jacket potatoes on social media. Ruth speaks to Anna Brand who runs a vegan food van Vege Bang Bang in Auckland New Zealand, and sisters Natalie and Samantha Mwedekeli who started Mama Rocks, a food van selling gourmet burgers in Nairobi, Kenya in 2015. Today they have five premises and its time to sell the van that started it all. And Karan Malik talks about his food van SuperSuckers in Delhi, India. He saw the trend take off, but tells Ruth why he decided to get out of the business. If you'd like to contact the programme email thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk.Presented by Ruth Alexander. Produced by Beatrice Pickup. Research by Henry Liston. (Image: Brothers Jacob and Harley Nelson in their food van selling jacket potatoes in Preston North West England. Credit: BBC)

The Cybercrime Wire, hosted by Scott Schober, provides boardroom and C-suite executives, CIOs, CSOs, CISOs, IT executives and cybersecurity professionals with a breaking news story we're following. If there's a cyberattack, hack, or data breach you should know about, then we're on it. Listen to the podcast daily and hear it every hour on WCYB. The Cybercrime Wire is brought to you Cybercrime Magazine, Page ONE for Cybersecurity at https://cybercrimemagazine.com. • For more breaking news, visit https://cybercrimewire.com

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 500-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,141 on turnover of 12-billion N-T. The market moved sharply higher on Thursday on the back of renewed investor interest in tech heavyweights. This comes after Wall Street made strong gains as Big Tech stocks drove a rally for U-S indexes. Electronic heavyweights helped push the main board over the 60-day moving average of around 22,300 points. Precision Live-Fire Missile Drills Slated for Late August Reports say the military will be holding precision (精確) live-fire missile drills later this month. Sources are being cited as saying the drills will be taking place in areas around Jiupeng Base in Pingtung's Manjhou Township. Source also say coast guard patrol vessels are expected to be equipped with anti-ship missiles to train alongside the Navy's warships. The Maritime and Port Bureau has issued a statement saying areas affected by the live-fire exercises will include sea and air spaces around Taitung and Pingtung counties, as well as around Green and Orchid islands. UK New Police Unit The UK Prime Minister has announced a new national police unit to prevent violent disorder in the wake of (繼…之後) violent protests, following the killing of three children in a stabbing attack on Monday in Northwest England. Simon Gaitan has more from London. Nigeria Protesters Clash with Police Security forces have fired gunshots and tear gas to quell mass protests across Nigeria. Thousands were on the streets to rally against the country's spiraling economy. At least two people were reported killed in northern Niger state where protesters clashed with security forces after blocking a major road on Thursday. Police opened fire in at least two other states. The protesters demanded an end to governance that has rendered the people of Niger, which is Africa's top oil producer, among the poorest in the world. Rights groups denounced the violence and said police used excessive force. Activists said the demonstrations would continue until their demands are met. Turkey President Urges Pope to Stand Against Olympic Drag Queen Performance Turkish officials say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has spoken with Pope Francis about the “immoral (不道德) display” at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. During Thursday's telephone call, Erdogan urged a unified stance against acts that ridicule sacred values, according to a statement from Erdogan's office. In an unprecedented (無先例的) display of inclusivity, drag queens took center stage at the ceremony last week. But it also attracted criticism over a tableau reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci's “The Last Supper.” That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport台中 這夏動起來La 8/1-9/1 滿額禮：當日單筆滿3000元送旅禾泡芙雙雙甜蜜組、累計消費8000元送饗麻饗辣平日餐券 抽選會：當日單筆滿額抽小家電、美食餐券等獎項 活動詳情：https://bit.ly/3SrPuCI

On this week's episode we're headed back to Shropshire in North West England, and Eleanor is telling a Devil tale with a twist...We start off chatting about St Killian, about whom Martin is decidedly unimpressed, after which we sidle on into Shropshire!In addition to talking about the Wrekin, A.E. Housman's A Shropshire Lad, and the morbid nature of some of Shropshire's folk magic, we get the pastry out once again for this week's County Dish, Fidget Pie!After some folkloric chat about topics including Fulk Fitzwarin, Mitchell's Fold stone circle, and the witch Nanny Morgan, plus some excerpts from this week's devilishly good Local Legends interview with Shropshire native Haunted magazine's Amy Boucher, author of the outstanding Nearly Knowledgeable blog, it's on to the main event: Eleanor's story "A Game of Cards."Speak to you again on Thursday for our last Something Wicked bonus episode for the series, all about H.H. Holmes and, if you're a Patreon supporter, our Patreon Exclusive for July about England's Atlantis, the lost city of Dunwich!The Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's it like spending 24 hours a day together? Ruth Alexander speaks to couples who run restaurants. She hears how they met, what they argue about and why being a couple might be good for business. Ruth visits Andrea Follador and Jazz Navin at ‘The Perfect Match' restaurant in Sale, in the North West of England. Jazz is the chef and Andrea is the sommelier, the two met working at Gordan Ramsay's ‘The Savoy Grill' in London. Ruth speaks to Frederico Araya and Fernanda Guerrero, chefs who have lived and worked together in their native Chile, China, and now Singapore where they run fine dining ‘Araya' restaurant. Rita Sodi and wife Jody Williams ran a restaurant each, and then decided to open one together, 'Via Carota' in New York, United States. Today they run five bars and restaurants together in the city. If you would like to get in touch with the show please email thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk. Presented by Ruth Alexander. Produced by Beatrice Pickup. (Image: Andrea Follador and Jazz Navin who run ‘The Perfect Match' restaurant together in North West England. Credit: BBC)

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: David Bull is a television presenter, author and politician who has served as Deputy Leader of Reform UK since 2021 and as Co-Deputy Leader alongside Ben Habib since 2023. He was a Member of the European Parliament for North West England from 2019 to 2020. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Voice of Wales are an Anti-Globalist & Persona Non-Grata in Wales, shining a light into the Cesspit Senedd. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Graham Moore is a common law and English Constitution expert, and founder of The English Constitution Party. You can follow him on X at @grahamHmoore and find his website at englishconstitutionparty.com

GUEST OVERVIEW: David Bull is a television presenter, author and politician who has served as Deputy Leader of Reform UK since 2021 and as Co-Deputy Leader alongside Ben Habib since 2023. He was a Member of the European Parliament for North West England from 2019 to 2020.

Francis Thompson was born in Northwest England in 1859. The son of Catholic converts, as a boy he was initially educated for the priesthood. When he was 18, at his parents' insistence, he entered Owens College in Manchester to follow in his father's footsteps and study medicine. But before long, he left for London hoping to pursue what he believed was his true vocation of being a writer. As a result of ill health and subsequent medical treatment, like many before him, Thompson became addicted to opium. He soon fell into a life of despair and destitution, sleeping on the banks of the Thames with London's homeless and selling matches just to stay alive.Yet it was during this time, in the midst of all his hunger, deprivation and hopelessness, that he was most able to see the kingdom of Heaven. These devastating experiences honed his poetic focus and insights. In 1888, Thompson sent a tattered and torn manuscript to the Catholic periodical Merry England. Its editors, Wilfrid and Alice Meynell, devout Christians themselves, not only recognized Thompson's poetic ability, they took him under their care and gave him a home. They also arranged for the publication of his first book in 1893, simply titled Poems, which included The Hound of Heaven. The poem was immediately recognized as a masterpiece.Thompson spent the years from 1893-1897 nursing his frail health in a monastery in Wales. He died of tuberculosis on November 13, 1907. He was 47. After his death, Alice Meynell wrote that no change in poetic tastes in the years to come could ever "lessen the height or diminish the greatness" of Thompson's profound accomplishment. In his eulogy for Thompson, G. K. Chesterton simply concluded: "He was a great poet." Among those who would be influenced by Thompson was the young J. R. R. Tolkien, who purchased a volume of Thompson's works in 1913, and later claimed that it had played an important role in his own writing.-bio via HoundofHeaven.com Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

Hydrogen has long been touted as a potential wonder gas that could play a significant role in our race to net zero. Now, planning permission has been granted for the UK's largest production hub of its kind, and one of the most advanced in the world. Located in Cheshire, it bills itself as a vital piece of Northwest England's mission to help manufacturers in the region decarbonise their processes and support UK jobs. We speak to chemical engineer and the plant's site manager, Richard Holden, and we also catch up with Mark Miodownik, Professor of Materials and Society at University College London, about hydrogen and our future energy economy. Almost 25 years ago, Dr Marc Lammers stumbled across a mystery. The humpback whale singing he was recording via an underwater microphone near the shore was quieter during the day than at night. But he wasn't able to answer why. Many years later, a PhD student, Anke Kuegler, joined his research team and took on the task of uncovering what was really going on. Using multiple ways of listening to and tracking the whales, she found out that the singing humpbacks were moving off-shore during the day, and closer to shore at night. Part of the mystery was solved, but it raised an even bigger question: what is driving this behaviour? Plus, a recent study has shown that terrestrial hermit crabs around the world are using non-organic materials, like plastic bottle caps, as their homes. Professor Marta Szulkin and her team at the University of Warsaw looked through social media photographs and videos (known as iEcology, or Internet Ecology) to find evidence for this new behaviour. Marta has theories about why the crabs are doing this, but it will take many years of research to uncover the long-term effects on hermit crab populations and their evolutionary trajectory. And, resident materials expert, Mark Miodownik, chats to Viv about what we can, and cannot, solve about the global plastic emergency. Presenter: Victoria Gill Producers: Florian Bohr, Louise Orchard Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth  BBC Inside Science is produced in collaboration with the Open University.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: June Slater is a businesswoman from North-West England, turned social media political commentator, is known for her fervent Brexit advocacy and outspoken opinions. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Matt O'Branain is an Assange activist who has followed Julian's plight closely for years.  GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Dan Astin-Gregory is an entrepreneur, strategist and inspirational thought leader. Dan founded Elevate MEDIA and is the host of the Elevate Podcast which is on a mission to make sense of the critical issues facing humanity.

Nazir Afzal   Nazir Afzal OBE was Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England, and most recently, he was Chief Executive of the country's Police & Crime Commissioners. During a 24 year career, he has prosecuted some of the most high-profile cases in the country, including the so-called Rochdale grooming gang, and led nationally on several legal topics, notably violence against women and girls, child sexual abuse, and honor-based violence. Nazir was recently appointed to the ⁠Independent Press Standards Organisation⁠ (IPSO) and is ⁠National Adviser on Gender-Based Violence⁠ to the Welsh Government.     Nazir joins me today to discuss his experience of growing up in inner-city Birmingham and why it could be a frightening place for his family and community. He shares what he found so fulfilling about working in the Crown Prosecution Service and how a move to London allowed him to build his skill set, develop and grow. Nazir also describes his involvement in the Rochdale case, the bravery of the young women giving evidence, and why it subsequently triggered a change in guidelines for cross-examinations in sensitive cases.      "The real answers come from within the community." - Nazir Afzal    Today on The Community Safety Podcast:  Nazir's experience of racism and hate crime as a teenager and a professional  The lightbulb moment that drew Nazir towards becoming a lawyer.  The opportunity that allowed him to pursue a more even work-life balance  Why Nazir had to have a panic alarm installed in his house at one point and how that affected his life and his career  The case that stands out in Nazir's mind and how it was brought to a successful conclusion by a diverse team of professionals   Nazir's thoughts on how to break the cycle of imprisonment and criminal behaviour  Some of the positives that have come out of the COVID-19 pandemic    Connect with Nazir Afzal:  ⁠Nazir Afzal Website⁠  ⁠Nazir Afzal on LinkedIn⁠  ⁠Nazir Afzal on Twitter⁠  Connect with The Community Safety Podcast:  ⁠The Community Safety Podcast Website⁠  ⁠The Community Safety Podcast on Facebook⁠  ⁠The Community Safety Podcast on Twitter⁠ 

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: June Slater is a businesswoman from North-West England, turned social media political commentator, is known for her fervent Brexit advocacy and outspoken opinions. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Francesca Donato is an Italian MEP and sits on the Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future

In episode 302 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on selling houses with a smartphone, whether a there is such a thing as a 'real' photograph and more concerning the long form photographic project. Plus this week, photographer Michael Robert Williams takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer's the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?' You can find out more about the webinar mentioned in this episode here www.brookes.ac.uk/open-days/postgraduate/ma-professional-photography-webinar Photographer Michael Robert Williams grew up in the small town of Congleton, just south of Manchester in North West England. He moved to London with his camera, a photography degree, enough money to live on for a few months, and whatever would fit in the back of the car. Still based in London, today Michael is known for his portraits of musicians including The Killers, Oasis, Damon Albarn, Ian Brown, and Interpol as well as other celebrities and figures from the worlds of music, film, sport, and politics. His portraits have featured in many publications, including Clash, Filter, Time, Die Zeit, and NME. In addition to portraits for magazines Michael has produced artwork and promotional images for record labels, artist management, and commercial clients including adidas, Microsoft, Philips, JCPR, and American Rag Clothing. www.michaelwilliams.co.uk Dr.Grant Scott After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career Scott has art directed numerous advertising campaigns, worked as a creative director at Sotheby's, art directed foto8magazine, founded his own photographic gallery, edited Professional Photographer magazine and launched his own title for photographers and filmmakers Hungry Eye. He founded the United Nations of Photography in 2012, and is now a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, and a BBC Radio contributor. Scott is the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019), and What Does Photography Mean To You? (Bluecoat Press 2020). His photography has been published in At Home With The Makers of Style (Thames & Hudson 2006) and Crash Happy: A Night at The Bangers (Cafe Royal Books 2012). His film Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay was premiered in 2018. Scott's next book Inside Vogue House: One building, seven magazines, sixty years of stories, Orphans Publishing, is now on pre-sale. © Grant Scott 2024

On today's show, Bill Jolly will discuss his findings regarding serious conflicts of interest within the Scottish Covid inquiry. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: June Slater is a businesswoman from North-West England who has transitioned into a social media political commentator. She is known for her strong advocacy for Brexit and her outspoken opinions. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Bill Jolly is a retired BP technician who was originally scheduled to contribute to the Scottish Covid Inquiry but was subsequently dropped from the inquiry without explanation. Bill had been raising questions about the appointment of a lawyer who is supposed to hold the government accountable but has close ties to the leader of the Scottish governing party, the SNP.  

Tom Beahon, the co-founder of Castore, explains how he and his brother Phil built a sportswear brand in North West England that is taking on Nike and Adidas. The story begins with Beahon failing to make it as a professional football with his beloved Tranmere Rovers. Castore is now worth nearly £1 billion and makes kits for the England cricket team, Newcastle United and other high-profile teams and athletes. But the journey for this British success story has taken twists and turns…. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit offtolunch.substack.com

On today's show, June Slater discusses the question, "Is the public starting to see through fake narratives like net zero or our system that allows the rich to do what they want while most struggle to pay bills?" GUEST OVERVIEW: June Slater is a businesswoman from North-West England who has turned into a social media political commentator. She is known for her fervent Brexit advocacy and outspoken opinions.

On today's show, June and James discuss UK politics and world events on their weekly show together. GUEST OVERVIEW: June Slater is a businesswoman from North-West England, turned social media political commentator, is known for her fervent Brexit advocacy and outspoken opinions.

On today's show, June and James discuss UK politics and world events on their weekly show. Later, Kelvyn discusses the New Zealand data leak and how he helped the whistleblower get the story out. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: June Slater is a businesswoman from North-West England, turned social media political commentator, is known for her fervent Brexit advocacy and outspoken opinions. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Kelvyn is the host of Counterspin Media, an organization dedicated to debunking government disinformation in New Zealand. Visit their website at https://www.counterspinmedia.com

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the controversial far-right figure, who was the former leader of the British Nationalist Party (BNP) and a member of the European Parliament for North West England, Nick Griffin. #Israel #Zionism #FarRight Topics of discussion include: Ten historical and current figures popular with the British far-right.  Jews, Europe, and Zionism. British Muslims, migration and Islamophobia. "Pakistani sexual grooming gangs" scandal. Western-led wars and the Muslim refugee crisis. Israel, the Zionist lobby, and the war on Gaza A truce between the Christian West and a future caliphate.       FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

On today's show, June and James discuss UK politics and world events on their weekly show together. GUEST OVERVIEW: June Slater is a businesswoman from North-West England, turned social media political commentator, is known for her fervent Brexit advocacy and outspoken opinions.

On today's show, June and James discuss UK politics and world events on their weekly show together. GUEST OVERVIEW: June Slater is a businesswoman from North-West England, turned social media political commentator, is known for her fervent Brexit advocacy and outspoken opinions.

Kevin was born in Wigan in North West England and joined the RAF as an apprentice in 1956 with only 3 O Levels. He came top of his course but was posted into supplies at RAF St Mawgan. However, he quickly became in charge of their clothing stores and via a fortuitous route became a trainee pilot. By May 1963 he joined the RAF V Force as a Vulcan pilot and served with 44 Squadron where Vulcan crews were being converted to low-level flying. He describes the challenges of low-level flying, Vulcan handling, and the immense power of the Vulcan's engines and training in Canada. We also hear about the different methods of nuclear bomb release, what it was like to be on Quick Reaction Alert, and his targets in the Soviet Union. Kevin also flew a number of the Queen's birthday flights up the Mall and describes a near collision on one of these events in cloud. He also remembers some of his colleagues who never came back from missions. Extra episode information including videos here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode318/ The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Check out Into History at this link https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod 0:00 Introduction and Background of Kevin 3:35 Kevin's Journey from Corporal Supplier to Vulcan Pilot 9:49 Kevin's Experiences and Training as a Vulcan pilot 18:20 Low-Level Flying, and Navigating 23:43 Quick Reaction Alerts and Nuclear Bomb Release 29:57 Post-Bomb Release Plans and Popular Media Depictions 33:22 Incidents, Implications, and Personal Views on nuclear Weapons 37:33 Responsibility of a Vulcan's Crew and recalling past incidents 39:17 Kevin's experience with Other V Bombers and survival training 42:06 Kevin's participation in Bombing Competitions and Closing Remarks Chapters powered by PodcastAI✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, James and June discuss the week's news on their weekly show together. GUEST OVERVIEW: June Slater is a businesswoman from North-West England, turned social media political commentator, is known for her fervent Brexit advocacy and outspoken opinions.

June 2010, Cumbria, a predominantly rural county in Northwest England. The peaceful community of Whitehaven, in the county of Cumbria, was about to be shattered by the murderous rampage of one man. Over the course of one day, Derrick Bird would kill twelve people and injure eleven more. This callous killer only stopped when he had run out of ammunition, and as the police were closing in, he finally turned the gun on himself. This episode is sponsored by: Astonishing Legends Original music by Ben Krejci, Lee Rosevere, Kai Engel, and Daniel Birch. Additional music provided by Epidemic Sound. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Date: August 20th, 2023 Reference: Milne WK, Challen K, Young T. Skeptics’ Guide to Emergency Medicine Season #10 Book Guest Host: Dr. Kirsty Challen is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medicine Research Lead at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust (North West England). She completed undergrad and postgrad training in North West England, acquiring a History of […] The post SGEM Xtra: Skeptico Evidentium – SGEM Season#10 Book first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

In this episode, we talk to Tora Abrahams, Project Lead for the Black Women's Reproductive Health Project. In this interview, we discuss stigmas around menstruation for Black communities, paid period leave and how to get men involved in the conversation.Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode!Guest bioOriginally working in human rights law, Tora led a judicial review claim against the prison service for forcing a strip-search of her female client whilst she was menstruating. Following this successful claim, Tora identified other repeated misogyny within public services recognising that services were designed by men and for men, but failing women. After leaving the law, Tora moved to a charity specialising in gender specific services and soon after she found her passion in advocating for stronger conversations and attention to female reproductive rights. It was whilst managing a charity focusing on period poverty during the pandemic and following the global attention to BLM, Tora spearheaded the first ever UK project that looks into the menstrual-reproductive health journeys and needs of Black and Black-mixed British women.Tora is a mixed-race woman of South African heritage and speaks proudly of her family's ethnicity and history in leaving apartheid South Africa and setting themselves up in a small working class town of North West England. She is a passionate advocate for marginalised people, working her day job as a Business Development Consultant for non-profits specialising in racial and gender equality. She also designed the first menstrual health empowerment education programme delivered in Uganda, East Africa that engages both boys and girls to talk about periods. Tora is passionate about work in this space and welcomes conversations from men and women on topics of female reproductive health and racial injustice. Organization bioThe Black Women's Reproductive Health project supports African and Caribbean women with access to information, advocacy, peer support and has created the first ever UK report that details the menstrual-reproductive needs and experiences of Black and Black-mixed women. We sit under T.A.P The African Pot Project who are a Manchester based non-for-profit working to empower and liberate African people across the diaspora, under 4 main pillars of practice: business, community, education and health.(The BWRH project represents women and people with female reproductive systems.)FemTech Focus Podcast bioThe FemTech Focus Podcast is brought to you by FemHealth Insights, the leader in Women's Health market research and consulting. In this show, Dr. Brittany Barreto hosts meaningfully provocative conversations that bring FemTech experts - including doctors, scientists, inventors, and founders - on air to talk about the innovative technology, services, and products (collectively known as FemTech) that are improving women's health and wellness. Though many leaders in FemTech are women, this podcast is not specifically about female founders, nor is it geared toward a specifically female audience. The podcast gives our host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, and guests an engaging, friendly environment to learn about the past, present, and future of women's health and wellness.FemHealth Insights bioLed by a team of analysts and advisors who specialize in female health, FemHealth Insights is a female health-specific market research and analysis firm, offering businesses in diverse industries unparalleled access to the comprehensive data and insights needed to illuminate areas of untapped potential in the nuanced women's health market.Time Stamps[04:35] Tora's background[07:12] A magic wand to change the prison system for women[13:12] The Black Women's Reproductive Health (BWRH) Project[19:45] Consulting on UK period poverty[22:37] Stigma within the Black community[27:14] Changing the narrative[30:28] Paid period leave[32:38] Tora's work in Uganda[35:23] What is motivating Ugandan  men to be interested in the subject of menstruation?[37:30] What can we learn from Uganda in getting UK or US men involved? [39:47] What's an area of Women's Health and Wellness that still needs innovating?[40:37] What does femtech need the most in order to be successful?Call to Action!Don't forget to subscribe to the FemTech Focus podcast, and leave us a review! Episode ContributorsTora AbrahamsLinkedIn: @Victoria Abrahams T.A.P Project (BWRH Project)LinkedIn: @T.A.P ProjectTwitter: @TAP_PROJECT_MCRInstagram: @t.a.p.project Dr. Brittany BarretoLinkedIn:  @Brittany Barreto, Ph.D.Twitter: @DrBrittBInstagram: @drbrittanybarreto FemTech Focus PodcastWebsite: https://femtechfocus.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femtechfocusTwitter: @FemTech_FocusInstagram: @femtechfocus FemHealth InsightsWebsite: https://www.femhealthinsights.com/LinkedIn: @FemHealth Insights

Part 2 of 3 of a 3 hour live show with Garry Scott, Presenter at BBC Radio Lancashire recorded 17th November 2022. 6 members from North West England share their experience strength and hope in an interesting and moving broadcast. Please follow us if you want to listen to all of this mini series, or more content that we release. We hope you get a lot from this 3 part series!

In this special episode, we delve into the Meet Me at the Museum archive to pull out highlights from our visits to the north-west of England, featuring comedian Russel Kane at the Whitworth Gallery, BBC favourites Jane Garvey and Fi Glover at Tate Liverpool, comedian Tez Ilyas at the National Football Museum, and DJ Mark Radcliffe at the Science and Industry Museum in the heart of Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelly Cresswell is a multi-instrumentalist and singer songwriter from North West England. Her debut single Try, a blues rock ballad, was released in June 2021 alongside That Summer. With a musical style comparative to artists such as Amy Winehouse and Paloma Faith, Kelly has now taken up performing in her hometown and is looking to reach wider audiences with her music in the future.

Renowned curator, and a trailblazer of “usefulness” in art, Alistair Hudson is the forthcoming Artistic & Scientific Chairman of ZKM (Center for Art & Media in Karlsruhe.Alistair Hudson grabbed everybody's attention when - with Adam Sutherland - he turned Grizedale Arts, an art institution in Northwest England's Lake District, into a hotspot of artistic discussion and production between 2004 and 2015. A directorship followed, at the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art. There he developed the idea of the useful museum, opening up questions on how the museum ‘can be used' otherwise; simultaneously reflecting on a wide collection as well as new commissions and projects. In collaboration with the artist Tania Bruguera the Van Abbemuseum and Queens Museum, he got involved in the exhibition "Museum of Arte Util", later undertaking the role of co-directorship of the Association de Arte Útil that resulted from the exhibition. This project has become a repository of artistic activities that propose new uses for art, work on a 1:1 scale, and embrace artistic thinking to respond to urgencies, in short, all things dear to Ahali Conversations so far. This Episode includes additional questions by Betül Aksu, Ceminay Kara, Sarp Özer, and Alessandra Saviotti.Over the last two decades, Grizedale Arts has become an acclaimed and influential model for a new kind of art institution, one that works beyond the established structures of the contemporary art world.Liam Gillick works across diverse forms, whose wider body of work includes published essays and collaborative projects, all of which inform (and are informed by) his art practice.The British Home Office (the UK ministry responsible for immigration, security, and law and order) building was designed by Terry Farrell and has multiple integrated artworks by Gillick.Terminal Convention was a contemporary exhibition and symposium housed in the decommissioned terminal building of Cork International Airport in the Republic of Ireland. https://rhizome.org/editorial/2011/apr/07/terminal-convention/Arte Útil roughly translates into English as 'useful art' but it goes further suggesting art as a tool or device.https://www.arte-util.orgTania Bruguera is a politically motivated performance artist, who explores the relationship between art, activism, and social change in works that examine the social effects of political and economic power. https://art21.org/artist/tania-bruguera/The Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven is one of the leading museums for contemporary art in Europe. https://vanabbemuseum.nl/enCharles Esche is a museum director, who has been directing the Van Abbemuseum since 2004.John Ruskin was an English writer, philosopher, art critic, and polymath of the Victorian era. He wrote on subjects as varied as geology, architecture, myth, ornithology, literature, education, botany, and political economy. WikipediaThe ZKM (Center for Art and Media) in Karlsruhe “is a house of all media and genres, a house of both spatial arts such as painting, photography and sculpture and time-based arts such as film, video, media art, music, dance, theater, and performance. ZKM was founded in 1989 with the mission of continuing the classical arts into the digital age. This is why it is sometimes called the digital Bauhaus”. https://zkm.de/enPeter Weibel was a post-conceptual artist, curator, and new media theoretician. He was at the helm of ZKM since 1999. Weibel passed away in March 2023, shortly after the recording of this episode. Arts Council is UK's national development agency for creativity and culture. They invest public money from Government and The National Lottery into cultural institutions and projects. https://artscouncil.org.ukRainer Rochlitz (1946-2022) was a philospher, art historian focusing on aesthetics theory, and a translator who played a key role in publicizing the writings of German authors such as Benjamin and Habermas.Jürgen Habermas is one of the key theorists of the 20th century, with his widely read and influential works on communicative action, discourse, and perhaps most importantly on the “public sphere”. Erwin Panofsky was an influential art historian. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erwin_PanofskyJean-Luc Godard (1930-2022) probably needs no introduction, he was a filmmaker who pushed the medium to its limits while remaining relevant and influential, throughout his whole time on this earth. Onur Yıldız is a political theorist who also was the Senior Public Programmer at SALT, Istanbul.For more on Meriç Öner, head over to our conversation with her: https://www.ahali.space/episodes/episode-17-meric-onerStephen Wright defines “usology” as “a sweeping field of extradisciplinary enquiry, spanning everything from the history of the ways and means of using to usership's conditions of possibility as put forward in various theories of practice”.https://museumarteutil.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Toward-a-lexicon-of-usership.pdf Alessandra Saviotti, a frequent contributor in our Ahali Live Sessions, co-authored this article on the usological turn: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0752/11/1/22This season of Ahali Conversations is supported by the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts. The Graham provides project-based grants to foster the development and exchange of diverse and challenging ideas about architecture and its role in the arts, culture, and society. This episode was also supported by a Moon & Stars Project Grant from the American Turkish Society.This episode was recorded on Zoom on December 15th, 2022. Interview by Can Altay. Produced by Aslı Altay & Sarp Renk Özer. Music by Grup Ses.

Electronic Pop Trio, LOWES, consists of vocalist Evie and producer/multi-instrumentalists Luke and Jamie. The bands music is euphoric and emotional, imbued with an authenticity that makes it both powerful and vulnerable. LOWES' musical footprint harks back to Awake At Night, a song put on soundcloud that set the music industry on fire in 2018. Fast forward a few years and the band are now one of the most sought-after vocalists in the UK. 2023 will see the band following up the critically acclaimed ‘Late Nights Visions EP', 'Adidas & Pearls' (with Vintage Culture & Solardo) and ‘Lucid Love' with Cristoph. The latter was a BBC Radio 1 Hottest Record with Clara Amfo, the band's seventh Hottest Record to date adding to a whole host of previous support at radio from Jack Saunders, BBC Introducing, Arielle Free, Danny Howard and Capital Dance. The continuous support from BBC Radio 1 in particular saw LOWES singer Evie named the Best Dance Vocalist at 2021's Radio 1 Dance Awards. The past couple of years have been characterised by a string of high profile collaborative singles with the likes of CamelPhat, High Contrast, Franky Wah, KC Lights, Sigma, Alan Fitzpatrick, The Prototypes, Vintage Culture and Solardo, culminating in over 65 million streams to date. Hailing from rural North West England and each with a lifetime of musical experience, having all been immersed in music since a very young age, the band meets up in-house to write, record, and self-produce their own work. Evie's powerful vocals, combined with the brilliant song-writing ability, and production prowess of Luke and Jamie make for a euphoric and exciting prospect. Gladly peppered with a note of sarcasm, a dose of cynicism, or at best a tint of darkness, LOWES' music and lyrics often reflect darker ideas and honest fears. Maybe it's this authentic reflection of life, this truth, that makes LOWES and their sound so special.

Part 1 of 3 of a 3 hour live show with Garry Scott, Presenter at BBC Radio Lancashire recorded 17th November 2022. 6 members from North West England share their experience strength and hope in an interesting and moving broadcast. Please follow us if you want to listen to all of this mini series, or more content that we release. We hope you get a lot from this 3 part series!

Today's case takes us back to 1946 in Liverpool, named the friendliest place in England. It's a maritime city in Northwest England. Which is where the river Mersey meets the Irish sea. It's famous for the Beatles, Liverpool football club etc. It is also where the first British Chinese Newspaper was produced in 1944. Unfortunately there is a darker side to Liverpool too. As of Jan 2022 there were 175 murders in Liverpool detectives have yet to solve.Music details:The following music was used for this media project:Music: Cinematic epic music [instrumental, choir] by Edvardas SenFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10655-cinematic-epic-music-instrumental-choirLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/crimepedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Over the years we've heard LGBTQ people say that they didn't know what life might look like for them as an adult. Many haven't had LGBTQ role models that provide examples of a potential future, and a lot of fear that parents of LGBTQ children experience comes from the unknown as well. We thought it might be helpful for parents to get to know some of the amazing members of the LGBTQ community, just a few at a time, so that they can provide a realistic view of what life could look like for our children. Today, Jen joins guests Aaron McManus, Shannon Hansen, and Jordan Sgro in this initial episode of World of Possibility. Special Guest: Shannon HansenShannon Hansen is an HR Specialist and experienced electrical engineer with a passion for amplifying and supporting voices of the underrepresented.  She has filled multiple professional and volunteer roles aimed at increasing awareness for LGBTQ+ issues in her home state of Idaho. Shannon holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Idaho. Shannon is passionate about ensuring everyone's voice is heard, regardless of their background. Shannon chairs her local PFLAG chapter, offering support to families of local queer-identified individuals.  As a trans woman, Shannon is familiar with navigating the unique complications of healthcare access within underrepresented communities and has served as an LGBTQ Patient Care Advocate. In her free time, Shannon is an outdoor and sports enthusiast. She enjoys downhill mountain biking, snowboarding, competitive water skiing, and trail running. Special Guest: Aaron McManus Aaron grew up in a small seaside town in Northwest England. After coming out as gay in his early twenties he navigated dating men and holding on to his religious beliefs. Searching for community he attended the first Affirmation conference to be held in the UK, where he met his husband Jed, who is from Utah. This started their transatlantic adventure together, as they dated long distance for a few years. Until they got married in the Lake District, England, surrounded by their close family. They both continue to travel and enjoy life's adventures together—spending time with their families in both England and Utah.Special Guest: Jordan SgroJordan is the Executive Director of Encircle, an organization that offers LGBTQ+ mental health services and other programs. She is dedicated to creating world class programs for LGBTQ+ youth and families. She also works to provide a number of resources for the LGBTQ community, parents, and church leaders. Jordan loves spending time with her wife and baby, spoiling their puppy, and baking red velvet cupcakes.Links From the Show:Join Mama Dragons at www.mamadragons.org Aaron's and Jed's IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingaland/ Encircle: https://encircletogether.org/ In the Den is made possible by generous donors like you.Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at mamadragons.org. Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Danielle Deadwyler's extraordinary portrayal of the civil rights activist Mamie Till-Mobley in Chinonye Chukwu's ‘Till' has earned her a BAFTA nomination for Best Leading Actress. The film tells the true story of Mamie's pursuit of justice after her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, was tortured and lynched in 1955. Danielle discusses grief, Mamie's legacy, and the ongoing fight for civil rights. Dorset Police are investigating allegations of abuse in Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service. Nazir Afzal, the former chief prosecutor for North West England & Zoe Billingham, former head of the Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue consider if the fire service has a problem with its culture, and in particular women. European Champion and Queen of the Jungle, Jill Scott, is one of the most decorated footballers in the country and after announcing her retirement from the sport last year she's turned her attention to the next generation. On Friday she opened a new football pitch in her hometown in South Tyneside. She tells us what she wants the Lionesses' legacy to be. Salma Hayek Pinault broke barriers in the 90's as one of the first Latina actresses to establish a successful career in Hollywood. She tells us about her new role as a strong female lead starring opposite Channing Tatum in ‘Magic Mike's Last Stand'. We explore the complexities of disabled parenting with Eliza Hull, an Australian musician & disabled parent and Nina Tame. We hear about their new anthology of stories, ‘We've Got This'. What is audio porn? Caroline Spiegel, the founder of an erotic audio app called Quinn and Dr Caroline West, consent educator at University of Galway discuss. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Surya Elango Studio Manager: Bob Nettles Editor: Lucinda Montefiore

Nuala McGovern talks to Irish actor Jessie Buckley about her new role as one of an extraordinary ensemble cast in the new film Women Talking. Based on the novel by Miriam Toews, it follows the women of an isolated religious community as they grapple with a huge decision they have to make, as a collective, following the discovery of male violence. Could God go gender neutral in the Church of England and no longer be referred to only as "he" but also as "they" and "she"? Rev Martine Oborne chair of Women and the Church which campaigns for "gender justice" in the church and journalist Anne Atkins discuss. Research estimates 1 in 5 women will lose a pregnancy in their lifetime and 1 in 20 will go through it more than once, but no official record is kept of how many miscarriages happen each year. After losing four pregnancies in the space of two years, with no obvious cause, Jennie Agg set out to understand why miscarriage remains such a profoundly misunderstood, under researched and under acknowledged experience. She has written about it in Life, Almost, which documents her path to motherhood and her search for answers. Dorset Police are investigating allegations that firefighters at Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service had taken photos of women who had died in car accidents and shared the images on a Whatsapp group. In the group, male firefighters are alleged to have made degrading comments about the victims. Several female firefighters also spoke of sexual harassment, including claims a male firefighter demanded sexual favours at the scene of a fire. Nazir Afzal, the former chief prosecutor for North West England who carried out an independent review into the London Fire Brigade last year and Zoe Billingham, former head of the Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue consider if the fire service has a problem with its culture, and in particular women. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Studio Manager: Donald McDonald

Want to be a waser reather than a wisher? Listen to this episode and I promise you will get some inspiration to get up, get out and keep going!My guest today is Steve Pullen, a judo 7th Dan and holder of the MBE for his service to blind and disabled judo. He is a coach and has guided judokas to the Olympics, Paralympics, World and European Championships.Steve heads up a group of coaches whose prime objective is to increase and expand judo teaching facilities in North West England to integrate able-bodied and disabled judo.Outside of judo, Steve was in charge of physical education at the acclaimed Chethams School of Music in Manchester.Steve's reputation, passion and commitment are recognised throughout the world. We talk aboutDiscipline - cultivating the habit of never being late.   The importance of early role models and inspirational coachesDeveloping independence and resistance from difficult circumstances, in Steve's case having to spend several years in hospital with severe burns when he was a young child.Being tough minded, overcoming and getting there by driving yourselfBeing a waser not a wisherChanging the lives of others through coachingKnowing when to change direction and try something newAvoiding self-destruction when a life's practice comes to an endUsing your hard earned skill set to forge yourself a new identityThe power of strong relationshipsThe importance of keeping dreaming.  

I had the priveledge to interview my friend Denise this week. She is so inspiring, listen to us talk crystals, reiki, business and so much more. Denica's Bio:My name is Denica Whinn and I am the founder of Acantha Crystals, a 23 year old star-seed from North-West England. I am trained in Crystal Healing, Reiki II and hold a BSc (Hons) in Applied Psychology. Alongside this incredible business, I am also studying my MSc in Clinical Psychology, with the hope to intergrate these practices my future.At Acantha Crystals we sell ethically sourced and sustainably packaged crystals so that those seeking holistic healing and enlightenment can manifest their dreams and be their best authentic selves, thanks to mother Earth. I wish to authentically express that you are welcome here and that I am so grateful for each and every one of you. This community certainly raises my vibrations, and I hope that it does the same for you.This is the link to our website: https://www.acanthacrystals.com/This is the link specifically to my "services" page with the Distance Reiki & Crystal Healing treatments: https://www.acanthacrystals.com/servicesAnd this is my Instagram, where we do our live sales: https://www.instagram.com/acanthacrystals And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcanthaCrystalsThanks for listening,Rachel xThank you so much for listening. Please hit subscribe and if you feel called leave me a review. Follow me on Facebook or Instagram @rachelchamleyFor more details on programs and services head to my website rachelchamley.com

Can Mary make it across the dangerous bay to help her Grandfather who is ill? Or will she get pulled into a fishy kingdom beneath the sands and be married off to the bossy shrimp prince? Listen to Emily Hennessey telling this magical story set in Morcambe Bay in North West England, and all will be revealed.

(Bonus) In the United Kingdom, the interwar period (1918–1939) was a period of relative stability after the division of Ireland, though of economic stagnation. In politics, the Liberal Party collapsed and the Labour Party became the main challenger to the dominant Conservative Party throughout the period. The Great Depression affected Britain less severely economically and politically than other major nations, although some areas still suffered from severe long-term unemployment and hardship, especially mining districts and in Scotland and North West England.

Nazir Afzal Nazir Afzal OBE was Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England, and most recently, he was Chief Executive of the country's Police & Crime Commissioners. During a 24 year career, he has prosecuted some of the most high-profile cases in the country, including the so-called Rochdale grooming gang, and led nationally on several legal topics, notably violence against women and girls, child sexual abuse, and honor-based violence. Nazir was recently appointed to the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) and is National Adviser on Gender-Based Violence to the Welsh Government. Nazir joins me today to discuss his experience of growing up in inner-city Birmingham and why it could be a frightening place for his family and community. He shares what he found so fulfilling about working in the Crown Prosecution Service and how a move to London allowed him to build his skill set, develop and grow. Nazir also describes his involvement in the Rochdale case, the bravery of the young women giving evidence, and why it subsequently triggered a change in guidelines for cross-examinations in sensitive cases. "The real answers come from within the community." - Nazir Afzal Today on The Community Safety Podcast: Nazir's experience of racism and hate crime as a teenager and a professional The lightbulb moment that drew Nazir towards becoming a lawyer. The opportunity that allowed him to pursue a more even work-life balance Why Nazir had to have a panic alarm installed in his house at one point and how that affected his life and his career The case that stands out in Nazir's mind and how it was brought to a successful conclusion by a diverse team of professionals Nazir's thoughts on how to break the cycle of imprisonment and criminal behaviour Some of the positives that have come out of the COVID-19 pandemic Connect with Nazir Afzal: Nazir Afzal Website Nazir Afzal on LinkedIn Nazir Afzal on Twitter Connect with The Community Safety Podcast: The Community Safety Podcast Website The Community Safety Podcast on Facebook The Community Safety Podcast on Twitter

Mike delivers this unbelievably unsolved story out of Wilmslow in Cheshire England. There seems to be plenty of evidence but the police don't agree? Is there a serial killer of elderly people still on the loose???Allison's Amazon Addiction Link (we get a small commission if you buy anything after clicking):Laundry Detergent Drip Catcher: https://amzn.to/3zu4ffJLove what you hear? Want to become a supporter? https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleSend us a nice message on Twitter or Instagram! We'd love to hear from you!https://twitter.com/crimeandcoffee2https://www.instagram.com/crimeandcoffee2/Sources:https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/i-tried-to-catch-a-serial-killer-now-i-could-lose-my-job-t8z857n3ghttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/hunt-silver-killer-behind-horrific-27142596https://shows.acast.com/storiesofourtimes/episodes/the-hunt-for-the-silver-killer-pt-1-murder-suicideshttps://shows.acast.com/storiesofourtimes/episodes/the-hunt-for-the-silver-killer-pt-2-new-bloodhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10868785/Coroners-officer-believed-serial-killer-murder-suicides-faces-losing-job.htmlPodcast Intro and Outro music:Seductress Dubstep by Audionautix http://audionautix.comCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.comSmells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

In today's podcast, we speak to the amazing Professor John Ashton CBE, one of the world's leading experts in the field of public health and author of the book, ‘Blinded by Corona.' Professor Ashton is a British doctor and academic who has held positions at the University of Southampton, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, the University of Liverpool School of Medicine and also as Regional Director of Public Health for North-West England for 13 years. On February 1st 2020, Professor Ashton was one of the first voices to sound the alarm of a global pandemic via an interview held with British broadcaster, Sky News. During the interview, he mapped out the need for urgent and swift action, at a time the UK were witnessing 83 British nationals return from Wuhan, landing at RAF base Brize Norton, and the countries first confirmed cases of coronavirus we being identified in York. It proved to be a decisive moment, as Professor Ashton was asked by the Crown Prince of Bahrain, to join Bahrain's COVID-19 Task Force and provide hands on training and knowledge to the countries coronavirus response. Bahrain alongside Taiwan, South Korea, New Zealand and Singapore would go on to be one of the few countries who provided a beacon of hope, in respect to their handling of the coronavirus pandemic so far.How well a population can migrate beyond a pandemic, will depend on preparation, resilience, openness, transparency, trust, leadership, communication, cooperation and crucially the mobilisation of the public to act with evidence and science. Chatting to Professor Ashton was an absolute pleasure, this is an amazing episode and one not to be missed. So without further ado, please sit back, relax and we do hope you enjoy. Links:Lanesberg winehttps://www.lanebergwine.comBlinded by Corona by Prof John Ashtonhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Blinded-Corona-Excellent-Pandemic-Britains/dp/1783341955Exercise Cygnushttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/927770/exercise-cygnus-report.pdfGuardian article may 2020 (Exercise Cygnus):https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/07/what-was-exercise-cygnus-and-what-did-it-findPPE, Test and Trace and ongoing cronyism and legal cases.https://goodlawproject.org/news/ Independent Sage Blueprint to achieve excellent find, test, trace, isolate and support system: https://www.independentsage.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/New-FTTIS-System-final-06.50.pdfCovid Bereaved Families justice grouphttps://covidfamiliesforjustice.orgJohnson's superman speech - Greenwich Speechhttps://youtu.be/OMwXlOQLu44Take it on the chin - This Morninghttps://youtu.be/SQDXmipIYF8Edelman Trust Barometerhttps://www.edelman.com/trust/2021-trust-barometerProf John Ashton Question Timehttps://youtu.be/M-Up5XbgUg8Panorama - Cashing in on Covidhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000t8td Join our tribe and lets grow together https://plus.acast.com/s/purpose-made-podcast. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.