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The Alnwick Castle Podcast
88 - Anne Boleyn, Henry Percy and Ecclesiastes - with Natalie Grueninger and Owen Emmerson

The Alnwick Castle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 54:34


Anne Boleyn may be one of the best-known figures in British history. But how much do you know about her connections to Alnwick Castle and the Percy family?In this episode of the Alnwick Castle Podcast, we explore the Boleyn-Percy connection in depth with two amazing experts: Natalie Grueninger, from the Talking Tudors podcast, and Owen Emmerson, from Hever Castle. Natalie and Owen explain the origins of the story that Anne Boleyn was engaged to the future 6th Earl of Northumberland, and the effect this would have on both their lives.They also spend time discussing the Ecclesiasties, an amazing prayer book that survives in the Alnwick Castle archives and that once belonged to Anne Boleyn. Everything about this book, from the bindings to the images and ideas inside, is remarkable, and you will hear all about it.You can see the Ecclesiastes in person this year at Hever Castle, where it has been loaned for the new exhibition about Anne, called Capturing A Queen. Visit their website for more details.For more Tudors on the Alnwick Castle Podcast, please explore our back catalogue - there are several episodes to choose from! And look out for next month's episode where we will be joined once again by the brilliant Tracy Borman to discuss her latest book, The House Of Boleyn.

Farm Gate
'Regen is a chance to reset farm economics'

Farm Gate

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 64:08


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

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway
History Got This Wrong: Anne Boleyn Was Never “Too Low” for Henry Percy

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 7:26


Was Anne Boleyn really too socially inferior to marry Henry Percy, heir to the powerful Earldom of Northumberland? For centuries, Anne Boleyn has been portrayed as an ambitious social climber, a woman of comparatively humble origins who dared to reach beyond her station. According to popular tradition, her relationship with Henry Percy was doomed because she was simply too low. But the historical evidence tells a very different story. In this video, I examine the truth behind one of the most persistent myths in Tudor history and reveal why Anne Boleyn was not an outsider at court, but a woman firmly embedded within England's elite aristocratic networks. Discover: • Anne Boleyn's powerful Howard and Butler ancestry • The overlooked importance of the Ormond inheritance • Why Anne arrived at court as a prospective countess • How Tudor society actually viewed rank, lineage, and marriage • Why Henry Percy's proposed marriage was politically dangerous, not socially impossible • How post-1536 propaganda reshaped Anne Boleyn's reputation Far from being a middle-class newcomer, Anne Boleyn was the granddaughter of the Duke of Norfolk and connected to one of the most influential noble dynasties in Ireland. At the very moment Percy considered marriage, royal policy itself was preparing her for an aristocratic match. So why has history continued to describe her as “too low”? #AnneBoleyn #TudorHistory #HenryPercy #HenryVIII #Tudors #BritishHistory #RoyalHistory #HistoryDebunked #TudorCourt #WomenInHistory #EnglishHistory #HistoryDocumentary

The Popko Project
Ep 261 – 25 Years Later: Breaking Benjamin's Original Era Revisited

The Popko Project

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 71:15


Episode 261 of The Popko Project Podcast features a powerful and nostalgic conversation with Aaron Fink (former guitarist of Breaking Benjamin) and Baxter Teal (of Deepfield), as they discuss the highly anticipated live event “We Are Not Alone.” On March 7th at Front Street Station in Northumberland, PA, Fink reunites with original Breaking Benjamin members […]

News Headlines in Morse Code at 15 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Newspaper headlines Trump pulls support for Chagos and Britain faces 1936 moment Brits detained in Iran receive 10 year prison sentence, family says Radical SEND support shake up risks political backlash Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as head of UK civil service Danika Mason Australian presenter apologises for drinking before slurred Winter Olympics report Yes there is a right way to stack the dishwasher. Here are the 5 rules Smiling fossil discovered in Northumberland Why theres no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights Police statement in full after Andrew arrest Sir David Attenboroughs 100th birthday to be marked by BBC with special programmes

News Headlines in Morse Code at 20 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Brits detained in Iran receive 10 year prison sentence, family says Smiling fossil discovered in Northumberland Newspaper headlines Trump pulls support for Chagos and Britain faces 1936 moment Sir David Attenboroughs 100th birthday to be marked by BBC with special programmes Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as head of UK civil service Why theres no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights Radical SEND support shake up risks political backlash Police statement in full after Andrew arrest Yes there is a right way to stack the dishwasher. Here are the 5 rules Danika Mason Australian presenter apologises for drinking before slurred Winter Olympics report

News Headlines in Morse Code at 25 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Why theres no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as head of UK civil service Danika Mason Australian presenter apologises for drinking before slurred Winter Olympics report Smiling fossil discovered in Northumberland Newspaper headlines Trump pulls support for Chagos and Britain faces 1936 moment Yes there is a right way to stack the dishwasher. Here are the 5 rules Radical SEND support shake up risks political backlash Sir David Attenboroughs 100th birthday to be marked by BBC with special programmes Brits detained in Iran receive 10 year prison sentence, family says Police statement in full after Andrew arrest

News Headlines in Morse Code at 10 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Yes there is a right way to stack the dishwasher. Here are the 5 rules Brits detained in Iran receive 10 year prison sentence, family says Radical SEND support shake up risks political backlash Newspaper headlines Trump pulls support for Chagos and Britain faces 1936 moment Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as head of UK civil service Danika Mason Australian presenter apologises for drinking before slurred Winter Olympics report Smiling fossil discovered in Northumberland Why theres no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights Police statement in full after Andrew arrest Sir David Attenboroughs 100th birthday to be marked by BBC with special programmes

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway
The Secret Promise, The Poet, and the Myths: Anne Boleyn Before Henry VIII

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 25:07


In 1522, Anne Boleyn returned to the English court, and within a few years, she was already at the centre of political tension, whispered promises, and poetic legend. Long before Henry VIII began his pursuit, Anne was linked to two influential men: Henry Percy, heir to the Earl of Northumberland, and Sir Thomas Wyatt, courtier and poet. Did Anne Boleyn and Henry Percy secretly promise to marry? Was there a binding precontract, something that, under Tudor canon law, could have invalidated a later royal marriage? Why did Cardinal Wolsey intervene? And what really lies behind Wyatt's famous poem “Whoso List to Hunt” and its haunting line: “Noli me tangere, for Caesar's I am”? In this episode, I explore: Anne Boleyn's place in the Tudor marriage market The political implications of a precontract The Cavendish account of Percy and Anne The later denials in 1532 and 1536 The myths surrounding Thomas Wyatt The Spanish Chronicle story How Anne's reputation began forming long before she became queen Subscribe for more Tudor history deep dives, myth-busting, and documentary-style episodes on Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII, and the Tudor court.    #AnneBoleyn #TudorHistory #HenryPercy #ThomasWyatt #HenryVIII  

Consider This Northumberland
Northumberland Hills Hospital newborn clinic aims to serve mothers and babies, especially those without a family doctor

Consider This Northumberland

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 23:51


A new clinic on the second floor of Northumberland Hills Hospital recently opened, providing enhanced care for babies The post Northumberland Hills Hospital newborn clinic aims to serve mothers and babies, especially those without a family doctor appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Hospital officials outline strategic plan for healthcare and its impact on you New rural outreach clinic marks collaborative efforts by municipality and health team to increase access Northumberland Hills Hospital COVID-19 outbreaks part of cold and flu season, says CEO

Ramblings
Brockley and Ladywell with Hana Sutch

Ramblings

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 23:46


Clare Balding heads to Brockley and Ladywell for a leafy London wander with Hana Sutch, co founder of the walking app Go Jauntly. Growing up in a family that didn't walk for pleasure, Hana discovered the joy of rambling in her twenties, when a visit to her husband's native Northumberland showed her the calming power of putting one foot in front of the other. Later, as a new parent in the city, she struggled to find accessible green spaces - an experience that inspired her to create the app which helps walkers navigate routes easily, including by following images of landmarks.As they wander, Hana discusses the challenges of building a start‑up as part of a small team of four, including hearing from big players in the field that she would never succeed.Their route is a four‑mile urban circular starting in Ladywell. Avoiding main roads where possible, they head up and around Hilly Fields, down to Ladywell Fields and on to Blythe Hill before ending the walk, where they met, in Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries. You can find out more at www.gojauntly.com The walk Hana and Clare took together will go live on the app when the programme is broadcast.Presenter: Clare Balding Producer: Karen Gregor

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The Cryptid Catalog - Scary Stories for Kids
99: The Phantom Ship of Northumberland Straight

The Cryptid Catalog - Scary Stories for Kids

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 20:39


This Week At Method
TW@M_242 Incoming BIG MTG Workouts

This Week At Method

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 55:31


 THE OPEN. THE FUTURE. THE HARD QUESTIONS.  The CrossFit Open 2026 registration is LIVE……and this week on the world's number one CrossFit podcast, This Week At Method, The Franchise step into big-picture mode. Coaches Walton & Faircloth go deep on the questions that actually matter:Why Open participation numbers matter more than everWhat declining sign-ups really say about the state of the sportHow constant structural changes are affecting athletes, coaches & affiliatesWhether the Open is still the heartbeat of CrossFit — or at a crossroadsAnd what elite coaches really think the future needs to look likeThis isn't workout predictions.This isn't leaderboard chat.This is honest conversation about the identity, direction, and survival of competitive CrossFit — with hindsight, experience, and zero fluff. If you coach.If you compete.If you care about where CrossFit is going next… This episode is required listening.

History Goes Bump Podcast
Chillingham Castle Redux

History Goes Bump Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 21:37


Chillingham Castle is located in Northumberland, England and dates back to the 12th century. The village of Chillingham surrounds it and the village sits between Scotland and England and so it was regularly under attack. What once was a monastery became a place of true horror with some claiming that the torture that occurred here is some of the worst in history. For this reason, many people think that this is the most haunted castle in Britain. And yet, this is a family home today. Join us for the history and hauntings of Chillingham Castle!   Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Creepy Carnival Theme  Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Other music in this episode: Music: The Princess In The Big Castle [Film Score] by Sascha Ende Link: https://ende.app/en/song/12289-the-princess-in-the-big-castle-film-score

Consider This Northumberland
Township budget is an example of budget challenges across county

Consider This Northumberland

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 49:42


Municipalities across Northumberland are finalizing their 2026 budgets. Politicians struggle to meet their communities' needs while balancing a The post Township budget is an example of budget challenges across county appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Farmers, roads and development high on the list of concerns for Logel Logel reviews recent Integrity Commissioner's report on council, staff and residents' relations Resident won't give up being watchdog after council approves budget despite concerns raised

Seen Through A Glass
Northumberland and Sunbury; the Confluence of the Susquehanna; Season 3, Episode 74

Seen Through A Glass

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 64:42


We return to a place we haven't seen since Episode 1, back when I had no idea what I was doing, in order to do Northumberland and Sunbury the right way.  Northumberland and Sunbury are getting the full treatment they deserve, over three years after I first stumbled through them. History, geography, and of course, a look at some of the more interesting and fun spots in both towns, including Pineknotter Brewing, a pinball bar, and the Squeeze-In, a narrow hot dog joint that's been serving up dogs five seats at a time since 1945 [correction to the podcast, BTW: the Squeeze-In is not 12 feet wide, it's only eight feet wide!].  I interviewed Curt and Thad Benner, 4th generation Sunbury natives and brothers, who opened Eclipse Craft Brewing 7 years ago. Curt makes great beer, Thad makes great pizza, and they also have teaberry vodka. Can't beat it!  What I'm Drinking Today is a 16 year old Tomintoul single malt, and it was wonderfully relaxing. The Smack Dab In The Centre segment is a reminder to grab yourself a new Central PA Tasting Trail passport, and start getting your ticket punched for tasty drinks and great discounts.  Your Uncle Lew also has a little 'love connection' advice about Valentine's Day. No, really, I do!  Next episode should be a chat with Elk Creek chef Jon Forshey about making stews, and there's a lot more to it than I realized.   See you in two weeks! Until then? TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST! Seen Through A Glass is sponsored by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Come visit Centre County!   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0   https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ arrow-impact-87260 Sound Effect found on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com) "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au  Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

National Trust Podcast
Pine Martens' Return

National Trust Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 19:05


Pine martens were once common in Britain but now, they're one of our rarest carnivores.  These slinky, tree-dwelling predators had virtually disappeared in England and Wales by the turn of the 20th Century. But pine martens are making a comeback.We follow Ranger Dan Iceton at Wallington estate in Northumberland, as he tries to encourage pine martens to make these woodlands their forever home.And we discover conservation success in other parts of Britain where the animals have returned.Follow the story and secret lives of the mysterious mammal making a comeback in our forests.[Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more.   Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor.  https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Production:  Producer: Michelle DouglassHosts: Rosie Holdsworth and Dan IcetonSound Editor: Jesus GomezWith thanks to: Dr Stephanie Johnstone and Vincent Wildlife Trust Image © Caroline Legg  Discover more:  Visit Wallington, looked after by the National Trust https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/wallington Find out more about pine martens with Vincent Wildlife Trust: https://www.vwt.org.uk/species/pine-marten-2 Read about Martens on the Move: https://pinemartens.uk/ Report your sighting and help citizen science: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/a8c5d8e084dc4ecb9b92c57c42769d1f  

Spirit Box
S2 #95 / Icy Sedgwick on Love Magic, Charms, and Folklore of the Heart

Spirit Box

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 52:34


Just in time for Valentine's Day, I'm joined by folklorist and writer Icy Sedgwick to celebrate the release of her new book Bring Me Love — a deep dive into the strange, beautiful, and sometimes unsettling traditions of love magic.We begin by talking about why it might make the perfect gift for lovers of folklore and the esoteric. From there, our conversation wanders through centuries of romantic divination, courtship rituals, and charm magic, including dumb cakes, St Mark's Eve rituals, wishing wells, and the curious payments once made to fairies.Icy explains how love charms were passed down orally, how mistakes became tradition, and why simple, material-free magic was often the most powerful. She explains everyday divination with cheese, eggs, and household objects, and looks into deep connections between plants, flowers, and courtship — from yarrow and hemp seed spells to the Victorian language of flowers and the dangerous allure of the mandrake.We also venture into darker territory, with stories of poppets, sympathetic magic, and unsettling historical love spells, alongside more playful customs like shoe-throwing for marriage, Valentine's bird omens, and cowslip divination games.In the Plus show we continue with Poppets, cartomancy and magic to stop one's lover straying. We also get into Icy's other work on ghostlore from around the world. And Icy tells me about her upcoming projects exploring Northumberland's rich mythic landscape.It's a wide-ranging, thoughtful, and often humorous conversation about love, magic, and the human need to seek connection — whether through flowers, charms, spirits, or superstition.Show notes:Get the book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bring-Me-Love-Finding-Divination/dp/1786789744/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0Icy's Books: https://www.icysedgwick.com/books/Fabulous Folklore Podcast: https://pod.co/fabulous-folklore-with-icyIcy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icysedgwickIcy's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ladyicypopKeep in touch?https://linktr.ee/darraghmason

Brewers Journal Podcast
#209 | Full Circle Brew Co

Brewers Journal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 30:46


Fresh from celebrating the brewery's latest birthday at the end of 2025, the team at Full Circle are gearing up for another year of growth and evolution. One of the UK's most revered and regarded modern breweries, Full Circle's 2025 was characterised by new releases and collaborations to events, community gatherings, and behind-the-scenes milestones. And later this month, we are thrilled to be heading to their excellent Newcastle taproom for our first Brewers Lectures of 2026. The Brewers Lectures will take place on the 25th February from 12:00-17:00 at the brewery's taproom, which can be found at Hoults Yard, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2HL. You can get your tickets right here. Supported by Certuss Steam Generators, the event will feature a raft of brilliant figures from across the world of beer and brewing. We’ll have talks from Tom Bott, the co-founder of London’s Signature Brew, Tim Bloomer, the co-founder and sustainability director at Fell Brewery and Daisy Turnell, a marketing professional with 24 years of experience in the craft beer and hospitality industries. We’ll also be joined by Jack Walker, the head brewer at Liverpool-based Azvex, Ben Murphy, the head distiller at Ad Gefrin and Andrew Barnett, the founder of Barney’s Beer in Edinburgh.  There will also be talks from Dan Hocking, the head brewer at Bundobust in Manchester and Red Kellie, joint owner and head brewer of the First & Last Brewery, a family-run brewery, taproom and event space situated in rural Northumberland. For more information and to get your tickets, please visit www.brewersjournal.info So on that note, what better opportunity to revisit our chat with Full Circle Brew Co founder Ben Cleary from 2023. And while his values and ethos remain the same, Full Circle Brew Co has come on leaps and bounds since then…

This Week At Method
TW@M_241 The Focused Nutrition Show

This Week At Method

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 48:25


 NEW EPISODE The BIG Protein Shakeup It's The Focused Nutrition Show and The Franchise is back in the lab…Joined by leading CrossFit Coach & Nutritionist Donna Riley  This week we go DEEP on protein:How much you actually needWhen to take it (timing matters

Kielder Observatory Podcast
Mission to the Moon! Everything you need to know about Artemis II

Kielder Observatory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 56:17


In this episode, we venture beyond the dark skies of Northumberland to the launchpads of Florida. We dive deep into the Artemis II mission, NASA’s historic first crewed flight to the Moon in over half a century. We discuss the the crew’s journey, and why this mission is a pivotal stepping stone for the lunar south pole landings. Since recording the conversation the mission launch has been delayed until the first week of March following issues found during the "wet testing" over the weekend. Plus, we look at the transition from winter to spring in our night sky, highlighting the "Planetary Parade" and the best time to see Orion before he departs for the season. Book your tickets for our February events at kielderobservatory.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ghost Huns
EP167: More Sharting for Sue

Ghost Huns

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 69:45


Hey huns come see our shows - Hannah is doing hers at Top Secret Comedy Club on 16th Feb and Big S is doing hers on 4th March at Museum Of Comedy, links here: https://thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk/events-listings/hannah-byczkowski-rip-hannah-bitch-cough-ski/ https://www.museumofcomedy.com/wip-suzie-preece-mcshow/ This week we get into the Beckham saga, Hannah's bday gift (ooo!), and of course we give a Northumberland shout out to Anna's BnB Glencoe House in Wooler, it's utterly gorgoues, give it a go! https://www.instagram.com/glencoehousewooler/ Amongst the chaos you'll discover Hannah's a brave kooky scuba diver and Suzie has a rant about periods and near shart. Story One There's something lurking off the coast off Scotland... come with us down into an eerie naval cave...  read by Big S Story Two  Christine is playing with her imaginary friend Harry... read by Hannah Story Three Big S has a horrid tale called 'Unsettling Uber driver'... you may never ride again. CREEP OF THE WEEK Cow cow cow! ... is from ...Amy. We go to South Tyneside Hospital to see the most COMPELLING evidence we have so far?!! WE LOVE YOU HUNS, ENJOY xoxoxox JOIN OUR PATREON! EXTRA bonus episodes AND a monthly ghost hunt for just £4.50!  Or £6 for AD-FREE EPS and weekly AGONY HUNS! We'll solve your problems huns!  Sign up here: www.patreon.com/GhostHuns MERCH IS HERE: www.ghosthuns.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fabulous Folklore with Icy
Ralph Hedley: Painter of North East Scenes and the Working Class

Fabulous Folklore with Icy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 30:41


The arts remain one of the best ways to preserve culture in a way that people can interact with. Literature, folk music, and art, among others, allow us to experience culture, even secondhand, using tangible sources. Even better, we can create our own responses to this culture using our chosen cultural medium. Painter Ralph Hedley captured ordinary, working-class life around Tyneside and Northumberland in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We'll explore how he captured scenes of ritual, tradition, and custom in his beautiful paintings, and investigate what they can tell us about the way folklore shows up, primarily in cities.  But we're also focusing on his work as an example of how much community rituals mattered in the past as a way of bringing people together. We need that now, more than ever. Let's go and explore the work of Ralph Hedley in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore. Find the blog post with all the images and references here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/ralph-hedley/ Donate to Stand with Minnesota: https://www.standwithminnesota.com/ Share your Children's Folklore here: https://forms.gle/D8mLW7q2um5ZYiTD9 Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Get weekly articles and bonus content at Substack: https://fabulousfolklore.substack.com/ Buy Icy a coffee or sign up for bonus episodes at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Fabulous Folklore Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/fabulous_folklore Pre-recorded illustrated talks: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick/shop Request an episode: https://forms.gle/gqG7xQNLfbMg1mDv7 Get extra snippets of folklore on Instagram at https://instagram.com/icysedgwick Find Icy on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/icysedgwick.bsky.social 'Like' Fabulous Folklore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfolklore/

Consider This Northumberland
Seniors make up 40 percent of those living in county’s affordable housing stock, says director

Consider This Northumberland

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 34:22


Residents across Northumberland are raising concerns about the county's response to the number of seniors facing homelessness. They The post Seniors make up 40 percent of those living in county's affordable housing stock, says director appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Northumbeland County warden weighs in on seniors facing homelessness and need for affordable housing Help Centre sees a 15 percent increase in number of seniors facing homeless Growing number of seniors becoming homeless in Northumberland County

The Alnwick Castle Podcast
87 - The Wizard Earl of Northumberland

The Alnwick Castle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 45:10


Welcome, and welcome back, to the first Alnwick Castle Podcast of 2026! Whether you are a brand new listener or you have been with us from the start, we hope you will enjoy what we have planned for the upcoming year, with new episodes arriving on the last Wednesday of every month.We start 2026 with an in-depth biography of one of the most famous former owners of Alnwick Castle. Henry Percy, the 9th Earl of Northumberland, lived through the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods, and was connected to many of the key events and people of those times. He was also known as the Wizard Earl for his interest in science, alchemy, and magic.On this podcast, hosts Daniel and Deborah take you through the life of the Wizard Earl, including:His early yearsHis relationships with his mother Katherine and wife DorothyHis library collection and other "bookish matters"How he became known as the Wizard Earl, and his scientific (or magical) experimentsHis famous friends, rivals and (nearly) opponents in duelsHis trial following the Gunpowder Plot, and imprisonment in the Tower of LondonHis relationships with his children, Dorothy, Lucy and AlgernonHis attitudes towards womenAnd what was happening at Alnwick Castle and in the north during his lifetime.We reference several other episodes of the podcast during this biography. For more details, please go back into our catalohue and look for the following episodes:10 - Syon House22 - The Gunpowder Plot and Alnwick Castle31 - Women of Alnwick Castle (Part 2)36 - The Tudors, the Percys and Syon House43 - The History of Tennis45 - Strange and Mysterious Alnwick Castle Tales72 - The Border Reivers83 - The Stolen Crown

Brewers Journal Podcast
#208 | Red Kellie, First & Last Brewery

Brewers Journal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 29:11


When it comes to brewing, what excites you? The beautiful thing about beer is that we all come at it from different directions, with different passions, different opinions. And for Red Kellie, she loves making a wealth of different beers that end up in cask, keg, bottle and can. But it's working with wild and foraged ingredients where her and team really come into their own. Red is joint owner and head brewer of the First & Last Brewery. Founded with husband Sam, First & Last is a family-run brewery, taproom and event space situated in rural Northumberland. The brewery doubles as a community space used for everything from art workshops to gigs and literature events. They brew a wide range of styles from hazy IPAs, through to sours, wheat beers, stouts and Belgian beers. At their core, they enjoy brewing well-balanced beers that you want to have another sip of. They also create those using locally sourced & foraged ingredients to produce seasonal specialty beers that offer a true taste of Northumberland.After helping to establish Stu Brew at Newcastle University, Europe's first student run brewery, and then Twice Brewed Brewery, Red set up the First & Last Brewery in 2016.  Here, her driving passion is for pairing wild ingredients from the local hedgerows and forests with beer styles, so that their qualities complement and accentuate each other. Experimentation and innovation of working with fresh, hand-picked ingredients such as gorseflowers, sprucetips, bullaces and wild raspberries also give her the perfect excuse to be outside soaking up the beautiful local landscape. And in 2026, the team mark 10 years since the brewery was incorporated. In this episode, we speak to Red about her storied journey in beer which would eventually lead to opening a brewery to call her own. We discuss the impact Stu Brew continues to have on the wider UK brewing industry, the love of fermentation she shares with husband and co-founder Sam, and why in a crowded beverage landscape she feels that wild and foraged beers are simply special. Photo Credit: First & Last Brewery

National Trust Podcast
Arctic Terns | Globetrotting Dive-bombers

National Trust Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 12:56


The Farne Islands in the North Sea, off the coast of Northumberland, have a very special species of seabird during the summer that fiercely protects its young with its dive-bombing technique. However, it's the Arctic Terns' ability to fly thousands of miles during their migration from the Arctic Circle to the Antarctic Circle that really sets them apart.  Join Rosie and Rangers Dan Iceton and Tom Hendry on Inner Farne as they spend time with the Arctic Terns and experience their dive-bombing tactics first-hand.   [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure.   Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more.   Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor.  www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts  Production:  Hosts: Rosie Holdsworth and Dan Iceton Producer: Katy Kelly  Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez  Contributor: Tom Hendry Discover More:  Find out more about The Farne Islands: Our work at Farne Islands | Northumberland | National Trust Follow us @wildtales Instagram account If you'd like to get in touch with feedback or a story idea you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk 

Smart Talk
Milk, Management, and Mitigating Disease: Conversations in PA Agriculture

Smart Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 45:00


(00:00:00) That uncertainty became real last fall, when cases of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) were confirmed in horses across Northumberland, Columbia, and Lancaster counties. With the virus spreading easily through direct contact, airborne droplets, and contaminated equipment, officials made the difficult call to cancel all equine‑related events at this year’s show. While EHM is serious, the Equine Disease Communication Center notes that 60–70% of affected horses recover with intensive veterinary care, offering hope amid concern. (00:22:15) The 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show arrives with its signature mix of tradition, agriculture, and community pride, but also with unprecedented challenges. In this episode, we sit down with Bradford County Dairy Princess Sophia Tice, whose passion for dairy education and advocacy brings a fresh, youthful voice to the state’s largest agricultural event. Sophia shares her journey, her mission to connect consumers with farmers, and what it means to represent Pennsylvania’s dairy industry on such a big stage. (00:30:36) We also speak with Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, who offers insight into the decisions, pressures, and priorities shaping this year’s Farm Show. From supporting producers to navigating public health concerns, Secretary Redding reflects on the resilience of Pennsylvania agriculture and the responsibility of leading through uncertainty. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spooky AF
Solo Spooky Stories - The Hexham Heads - Did these stone heads CURSE a family??

Spooky AF

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 22:02


Join Rob this week as he's back with a new Solo Spooky Story! This time, we're heading to Northumberland in 1971 to explore the unsettling case of The Hexham Heads. These two small stone carvings became linked to a series of deeply disturbing experiences involving the children who lived in the house where they were kept. Night terrors, violent imagery, and a chilling connection between object and experience soon drew the attention of paranormal investigators. Was this really a case of haunted objects, or psychology at play??Let us know what you think of this!All our links here - https://www.linktr.ee/spookyafMusic: Dank Halloween by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History Rage
266. She's Not Lady Jane Grey: She's Lady Jane DUDLEY with Joanne Paul – Katherine of Aragon Festival Special 3

History Rage

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 57:07


She wasn't a pawn — Lady Jane Dudley was shaped by power, politics and purposeFor centuries she has been remembered as Lady Jane Grey: the tragic, passive “Nine Days' Queen.” - But what if that story is wrong?In this episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by historian and author Dr Joanne Paul to rage against one of Tudor history's most persistent myths — the erasure of Lady Jane Dudley and the deliberate sidelining of the Dudley dynasty from her story.This conversation dismantles the idea of Jane as a helpless victim of ruthless men and instead reveals a highly educated, politically aware young woman who understood exactly what the Tudor succession crisis meant — and what it might cost her. Drawing on contemporary evidence, Dr Paul explores Jane's agency, intelligence and religious conviction, and explains why the Dudleys became convenient scapegoats once Mary I reclaimed the throne.As the discussion widens, the episode exposes the brutal realities of Tudor power: shifting loyalties, manufactured villainy, and the dangerous fiction of “legitimate” succession. From Edward VI's handwritten Device for the Succession to the execution of John Dudley and the astonishing rehabilitation of Robert Dudley under Elizabeth I, this is a deep dive into how dynasties rise, fall — and rise again.Crucially, this episode also restores women to the centre of the narrative. From Jane Dudley herself to Jane, Duchess of Northumberland, the Dudley women emerge as formidable political operators whose influence shaped events long after the axe fell.If you think you know the story of Lady Jane Grey, this episode will change your mind.Key themes exploredWhy “Lady Jane Grey” is a historical misnomerJane Dudley's education, intellect and political awarenessThe Dudley family's central role in the Tudor succession crisisEdward VI's intentions — and misconceptions — about successionScapegoating, propaganda and Tudor myth-makingThe power and resilience of Dudley womenRobert Dudley's improbable rise at Elizabeth I's courtWhat the Dudleys reveal about loyalty, ambition and survival in Tudor EnglandFestival Info:The Katherine of Aragon Festival Talks are on January 31st and February 1st 2026 at Peterborough Cathedral:Tickets are available at: https://peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/about/history/katharine-of-aragon/kofa_26/ About the guestDr Joanne Paul is a historian, writer and public historian specialising in Tudor politics, power and reputation. She is the author of The House of Dudley, a groundbreaking study of one of Tudor England's most misunderstood dynasties, and has consulted on major television productions including My Lady Jane.Follow & contact Dr Joanne PaulSocial Media: @drjoannepaulBook: The House of Dudley: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781405937191About History RageHistory Rage is the podcast where historians stop being polite and start getting angry — debunking myths, challenging lazy narratives and reclaiming complexity from centuries of oversimplification.Follow History RageWebsite: https://historyrage.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyrageSocial media: @HistoryRage (all major platforms)Support the podcastJoin Patreon for live episode recordings, exclusive content and the coveted History Rage mugListen ad-free via Apple Podcasts or PatreonLeave a review — it helps more people find the showShare the rage with a friend and grow the movementIf you enjoyed this episode, you might also like:Episode 252: Dr Joanne Paul on the myth of Thomas More's martyrdom: https://pod.fo/e/34939eEpisode 171: Joanna Strong rages against the “Bloody Mary” label: https://pod.fo/e/299de6Until next time — stay angry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Morning Agenda
A Lancaster Co. man already accused of stealing remains from 100 graves is now being investigated for additional alleged thefts. And we celebrate Terry Gross.

The Morning Agenda

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 10:14


A Lancaster County man is accused of stealing human remains from 100 graves at Delaware County's Mount Moriah Cemetery. Jonathan Gerlach, a resident of Ephrata, is also being investigated in connection with November’s theft of two bodies from Good Shepherd Memorial Park in Luzerne County. A new study from Penn State University finds a ‘hot-spot’ of melanoma cases in central Pennsylvania. The study found a pattern of skin cancer in counties with or near farmland. That hot spot spans 15 counties and includes Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Union and York Counties. Last week, WHYY’s Terry Gross appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to celebrate Fresh Air's 50th anniversary. A 61-year-old Hanover man died at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital after a fire late Friday night according to the York County Coroner's Office. We’re learning more about a chase that ended in a stand off and shooting Friday in Berks County that closed down Route 61 for nearly six hours. The city of Harrisburg has been awarded a $750,000 grant under a program administered by the state Department of Community and Economic Development. The funds will be used to make significant upgrades to the Capitol Area Greenbelt, a popular 26-acre outdoor recreation space. If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like this. By increasing your monthly gift, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at witf.org/increase or become a new Sustaining Circle member at www.witf.org/givenow to help build a sustainable future for WITF and public media. Thank you. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Final Straw Radio
The Political Repression and Resistance of Eloxochitlán de Flores Magón, Oaxaca

The Final Straw Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 75:51


This week, an interview we just conducted with Madeleine Wattenbarger and Axel Hernández of the Cooperativa de Periodismo in Mexico and Ambar Ruiz of Radio Zapote about the case of autonomous resistance and repression in the Mazateca community of Eloxochitlán de Flores Magón in Oaxaca, Mexico, so named for being the birthplace of the Cipriano Ricardo Flores Magón, revolutionary Mexican anarchist who was murdered by medical neglect by the US prison system in 1922 (check out our 2022 episode on the history). We talk about the rise to economic and political power of the family of Manuel Zepeda and his daughter Elena, their weaponization of the judiciary against community defenders resisting a hijacking in 2014 of the traditional community assembly and the years of organizing by Mazateca women whose loved ones face long prison sentences. We also speak about the case of Miguel Peralta, a Mazateca anarchist challenging his 5 decade sentence related to this case, as well as the recent murder by medical neglect while in prison of militant anarcho-punk Yorch Esquivel at the hands of the Mexican state at the behest of UNAM. Media mentioned: Observatorio Memoria y Libertad: https://observatoriomemoriaylibertad.org Facebook and Instagram Radio Zapote: https://radiozapote.org/ Avispa Midia: https://avispa.org/en/ Cooperativa de Periodismo Instagram and Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/chingadamadrx/ Cooperativa de Periodismo Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSIrcSb3v_q8hxD1iqulLSw Groups to follow: Mazatecas Por Libertad (facebook) Presos Politicos de Eloxochitlan de Flores Magon (facebook) Further reading: "A Oaxacan Indigenous Community Fights a New Round of Bogus Charges," NACLA "Communal care, backbone of resistance in Oaxaca," Ojalá Excerpts of our translation of the MANIFESTO OF THE FEMALE SELF-DEFENSE FORCES IN SUPPORT OF FREEDOM (June 2023, translated & narrated): https://ahuehuete.substack.com/p/eloxochitlan And finally, a letter from Miguel Peralta to Yorch, narrated by Miguel Peralta Announcements Xinachtli Phone Zap Continues First up, Chicano anarchist prisoner Xinachtli (state name Alvaro Luna Hernandez) was transferred on December 23rd from a hospital in Galveston back into solitary at McConnell Unit in Texas as punishment for the call-in campaign. He's still lacking access to an ADA-accessible bathroom and shower unit and has not had his property or commissary card returned. According to his supporters, Xinachtli is still experiencing weakness in his legs and has now been forced back into a completely inaccessible space, where he faces a serious risk of another life-threatening fall or injury. Xinachtli's supporters demand remains: Xinachtli must be moved out of McConnell into an ADA-accessible facility that can address his medical needs. McConnell has already proven it can't and won't provide adequate resources to care for Xinachtli in his current state. They are putting his life in danger. Updated phone blast at https://bit.ly/xphoneblast Instagram at @FreeXinachtliNow McConnell Unit: +1 361 362 2300 McConnell Unit Director Angela Chevalier +1 361 362 6328 TDCJ Executive Director: +1 936 437 2101 To learn more about his case, check out our interview with Xinachtli from late 2024, or the earlier recording of him telling the story of his case. Prisoners for Palestine Hunger Strike Continues Four members of the Prisoners for Palestine collective, which we covered in our November 30th 2025 episode, continue their hunger strike with 3 of them at around or beyond 60 days without food as of this recording. As the situation is shifting daily, we suggest you get updates for ways to provide solidarity and the current demands of the hunger strikers at PrisonersForPalestine.org Imam Jamil Al-Amin, Presente! Revolutionary Jamil Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rap Brown, returned to the ancestors on November 23, 2025 after 25 years in federal prison. The Imam was convicted in 2002 for the murder of a sheriff's deputy and Al-Amin continued to be incarcerated despite the video-taped confession of another man with the means and the motivation for the killing. You can find a brief writeup and further readings, right before notes about the state murder by medical neglect of Yorch in the December 10th issue of In Contempt Stop Cop City RICO Dismissed Judge Farmer finally decided to dismiss the RICO charges against the 61 defendants in the Stop Cop City case on the grounds that they were filed improperly. This doesn't remove the domestic terrorism or arson charges against some remaining defendants, and the state says it will refile the RICO charges but for now that's a little off our comrades' plates. To learn more, check out our latest episode on the subject from October. Jessica Reznicek In Transitional Housing Catholic Worker and pipeline saboteur Jessica Reznicek has entered transitional housing and left prison, proper. You can read her address to the public at the ABCF website. To hear an interview on her case, check out the one linked in our shownotes. You can write directly to Jess at: Fresh Start Women's Center (Women's Residential Correctional Facility) 1917 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314 Northumberland 2 Has Some Charges Dismissed Judge Rosini dismissed 11 charges total between defendants Cara and Celeste—including one count of ecoterrorism and several misdemeanors. The two friends from Massachusetts were accused of liberating hundreds of minks from a fur farm in PA that kills thousands of minks every season. As Phily Anarchist Black Cross says: There is a pretrial conference in February. After that will come trial. While this is big and exciting news, the case isn't over yet. Cara and Celeste still have many charges to fight. Trial will come with extra costs on top of the other legal fees. You can donate and learn more at phillyabc.org/nu2 Prairieland Defendants Trails Scheduled Finally from DFW Support Committee: A date has been set for the start of the Prairieland Defendants' federal jury trial: February 17th! We have been told by multiple lawyers this date is very unlikely to change. The North Texas federal court circuit in Fort Worth is well know for being fast and firm with trial dates. Also, Dario Sanchez's state trial is set for 1/12 in Johnson County. This is not a lot of time! We're calling on supporters everywhere to do everything you can to help the defendants get the best defense possible. That means continued fundraising for expert witnesses and other trial expenses, writing letters to keep their spirits up, and raising awareness to highlight the importance of this case. If you're able to come to DFW for the trial please do! We will have other concrete asks soon, so please stay tuned! Letter writing info is available at: https://dfwdefendants.noblogs.org/getinvolved/ Fundraiser links: https://www.givesendgo.com/supportDFWprotestors https://www.gofundme.com/f/get-artist-des-revol-an-immigration-attorney https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-maricelas-family-while-she-fights-for-justice . ... . .. Featured track: De Cara A La Pared by Lhasa from La Llorona  

Writer's Routine
Zoe Apostolides, author of 'The Homecoming' - Horror writer disscusses getting the atmosphere right, traditional tropes, and chats with her Grandmother

Writer's Routine

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 54:26


Zoe Apostolides is a journalist and columnist, writing for The Guardian, The Telegraph and the Financial Times. Her new novel is 'The Homecoming', born out of conversations with her Grandmother. When she transcribed these, she thought... could I spin a sinister story out of this?It follows Ellen, a young ghost-writer, who is sent from London all the way to a rural manor house in Northumberland. When she finally arrives at the crumbling Elver Hall, urgently knocking on the door in the midst of a biblical storm, Ellen's never felt more alone. Her phone has no signal and the local taxi-driver refuses to take her further than the bottom of the lane. When Miss Carey suddenly appears on the stairwell in her white dressing gown, it's enough to make Ellen want to run back to London as fast as she can.We talk about how her career taught her wide and be interested in everything, which is great grounding for novel writing. Also, hear why as a city girl, much of the story came from her fetishing the countryside. You can hear how she delicately plays with the traditional tropes of horror, how to get the atmosphere right, and how she makes someone scared in writing.This episode is sponsored by Ulysses. Go to https://ulys.app/writeabook to download Ulysses, and use the code ROUTINE at checkout to get 25% off the first year of your yearly subscription.Also, this episode is supported by Faber Academy. Make the most of their fantastic writing courses in 2026 at https://faberacademy.com/writing-a-novel/Support the show - patreon.com/writersroutineko-fi.com/writersroutineGet a copy of the book - uk.bookshop.com/shop/writersroutine@writerspodwritersroutine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

featured Wiki of the Day
Ann Cook (cookery book writer)

featured Wiki of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 2:34


fWotD Episode 3164: Ann Cook (cookery book writer) Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Friday, 2 January 2026, is Ann Cook (cookery book writer).Ann H. Cook (fl. c. 1725 – c. 1760) was an English cookery book writer and innkeeper. In 1754 she published Professed Cookery, which went on to two further editions in her lifetime. Living in Hexham, Northumberland, in 1739–1740 Cook and her husband, John, became embroiled in a feud with a well-connected local landowner, Sir Lancelot Allgood, following an argument over an invoice the Cooks had issued. Although they were later exonerated, Allgood continued his attack on them, forcing them to leave their inn and move. Their finances suffered and John was imprisoned for non-payment of debts. To earn money, Cook wrote The New System of Cookery in 1753, which was reissued as Professed Cookery in 1754. In the work, in addition to a range of recipes, she included a poem and an "Essay upon the Lady's Art of Cookery". This was an attack on Allgood's half-sister Hannah Glasse, who had published a best-selling cookery book, The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy, in 1747.Further editions of Professed Cookery were published in 1755 and 1760; a revised edition, containing a selection of the recipes from the first edition, was published in 1936. In the first two editions of the work, Cook was stated as living in Newcastle upon Tyne; for the 1760 third edition, she was living in lodgings in Holborn, London. The second and third editions of Professed Cookery cover several areas, including a critical analysis of Glasse's work, traditional English recipes and an essay on household management that includes a biography of a friend and Cook's autobiography. The introduction, written as a poem, accuses Glasse of plagiarism and mocks her capability of being a teacher, as well as poking fun at her illegitimacy.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:58 UTC on Friday, 2 January 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Ann Cook (cookery book writer) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Emma.

London Visited
290 - Northumberland Avenue

London Visited

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 10:56


Northumberland Avenue is one of those roads that so many people walk down, as it leads between Trafalgar Square and the Thames, yet not many know the history! Join us in this podcast to fill in the gaps....

Farming Today
13/12/25 Farming Today This Week: turkeys; rural roads; off-grid communities; African swine fever; rare breed pigs.

Farming Today

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 25:03


Despite the impact of avian flu, which has been devastating for some turkey farmers, the industry says there will not be a shortage this Christmas. Poultry farms were hit so badly in 2022 that many farmers brought in contingency plans to cope with the possibility of the disease striking them.Rural roads are significantly more dangerous than urban ones. The latest figures from the Department for Transport show that 956 people were killed in 2024, that's 72% more than on urban roads. The figures have been analysed by NFU Mutual insurance, and it's now calling for more specific training for driving on rural roads, especially for those who break the law.The Spanish region of Catalonia is still coping with the arrival of African swine fever, which was first diagnosed in wild boar on November 28th. There have now been 13 confirmed cases in wild boar, and 80,000 pigs are having to be slaughtered as a precaution. The authorities are looking into the possibility that the disease may have leaked from a research facility.Thousands of people are still not connected to the National Grid and rely on generators for power, according to the energy regulator. Ofgem estimates up to 2,000 properties in the UK are still off-grid. Some have been asked to pay hundreds of thousands of pounds if they want a connection. Now a charity in Northumberland says the government should do more to help.All week, we've been talking about rare breeds of livestock and at just 15 years of age, Sebastian Carr is quite the celebrity in the world of rare breed pigs. He's won awards for his herd of Saddlebacks. His passion for pigs began when he was just eight and he received four piglets as a Christmas present.Presenter = Caz Graham Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Global Travel Planning
Stamped: Tracy Collins - From Curious Traveller to Global Travel Planner

Global Travel Planning

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 32:51 Transcription Available


This week, the mic is flipped. Tracy invites her friend and fellow podcaster Amanda Kendle (The Thoughtful Travel Podcast) to quiz her about the moments that shaped a lifetime of travel. From a grandmother's pack of postcards that sparked obsession to the Gerald Durrell books that made strangers feel familiar, and a teenage long haul to London that dissolved fear at the airport gate.What unfolds is an honest map of how curiosity becomes confidence, and why the best lessons hide in everyday routines.Tracy gets personal and practical: her most vivid early memory isn't a landmark, but a gîte in rural France, scooters with local kids and river swims that turned language doubt into determination. That thread leads to a year in the French Alps, fluent French, markets by Lake Geneva, and home cooking that treats a meal like a celebration.They explore the difference between postcard cities and lived-in places. Paris doesn't top her list, while Malta keeps calling back with blue coves, local buses, and child-friendly evenings on the promenade. And then there is Northumberland, with castles, Lindisfarne's shifting tides, Hadrian's Wall, and Barter Books, an overlooked stretch that trades queues for calm.There is a wow moment too: a self-confessed non-hiker finding awe and peace on New Zealand's Hooker Valley Track, with swing bridges, winter light, and a glacier-fed lake at the end of a boardwalk. Iceland still tempts, though cost and crowds keep it on the wish list.And because great travel often depends on the smallest details, Tracy shares one unglamorous but essential tip: wear comfortable shoes you have already broken in. Simple, sensible, and the difference between wonder and blisters.If you enjoy thoughtful travel stories, candid destination advice, and reflections that make your next trip smoother and richer, hit follow, share this episode, and leave a quick review on your favourite app. Your support helps more curious travellers find the show.Guest host - Amanda Kendle (The Thoughtful Travel Podcast)Show notes - Episode 84

Farming Today
09/12/25 Off grid communities, rural road deaths, drought, Lincoln Longwool sheep.

Farming Today

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 14:04


Thousands of people are still not connected to the National Grid and rely on generators for power, according to the energy regulator. Ofgem estimates up to 2000 properties in the UK are still off-grid. Some have been asked to pay hundreds of thousands of pounds if they want a connection. Now a charity in Northumberland, where Ofgem identified a particularly large cluster of off-grid households, says the government should do more to help. Despite higher than average rainfall across some of the country, other areas are still in drought, following the exceptionally dry and hot summer. The National Drought Group has reported that record breaking rainfall in November helped the Midlands move out of drought, but parts of Sussex remain in drought.Rural roads are significantly more dangerous than urban ones. The latest figures from the Department for Transport show that 956 people were killed in 2024, that's 72% more than on urban roads. The figures have been analysed by NFU Mutual insurance and it's now calling for more specific training for driving on rural roads, especially for those who break the law. All week we're catching up with rare and native reeds. Longwool sheep of which there are several breeds, are on the priority list of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. There are just 99 registered flocks of the distinctive Lincoln Longwool and the number of sheep has declined to around eight hundred.Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

The Nature Garden: gardening, wildlife & nature notes

A homespun guide to some of the gifts our contributors are thinking about to  make things merry and brighter. The ‘Two Toms' and Steve Lowe with some wonderful ideas, that don't have to cost a fortune, but may help to save the planet and ourselves. Support the showYou can follow Tom Pattinson, Steve and Tom Cadwallender and our wonderful guests and featured flowers, birds and projects on X via: @gardenersradio @TheNatureGarden and on Facebook: The Nature Garden. And you can also tune in to our monthly live radio show on Saturdays at 11am on www.lionheartradio.com Or email us: gardenersradio@outlook.comThank you for your support!Music link: Gaia by Carl Cape Band on Amazon Music - Amazon.co.uk

Wake Up to Money
Office for Bodged Responsibility

Wake Up to Money

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 52:21


Sean Farrington explores why Richard Hughes has quit as head of the OBR after a Budget-day publishing blunder, and what it means for trust in the watchdog's forecasts.Trainees at an accountancy firm will be sent on secondments at bars, pubs and restaurants to help develop their 'front of house' skills - Sean finds out why. And it's Christmas advert season; can local shops compete with the big brands? Small businesses in Hexham, in Northumberland, have banded together to have a go by creating their own Christmas Ad.

Farming Today
20/11/25 Food & Farming Award winner, maltings closures, farming in Brazil, oysters.

Farming Today

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 13:40


A decline in demand for whiskey is being blamed for the closure and suspension of Scottish malting plants - something which farmers fear will also mean a decline in demand for barley. Maltsters process barley so it can be used in distilleries or brewing. Several plants have announced closures and redundancies, but the Maltsters Association of Great Britain says that although it has a been a challenging year, they are positive about the future.The BBC Food and Farming Awards ceremony has taken place, with three strong finalists in the Farming Today and The Archers Farming for the Future category: Grazing Management who manage conservation grazing in Herefordshire; The Free Company, a farm and restaurant on a former dairy farm near Edinburgh; and Hugh Wragham who grows hemp in Northumberland. The winners were brothers Charlie and Angus Buchanan-Smith from The Free Company.All this week we're considering farming across the world, as COP 30 continues. We speak to a first generation farmer who produces organic mushrooms as part of an agroforestry farm business in south Brazil. He says its important for farmers to be at COP to push for financing for agriculture which can combat climate change. New rules on the size of oysters that can be landed on the River Fal in Cornwall have been introduced - part of a bid to protect future stocks of the shellfish. It's the first change in regulation on the size of native oysters dredged from the Fal in a hundred years.Presenter = Charlotte Smith at Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Creative Peacemeal
Dustin Douglas, Guitarist of Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentleman discusses latest album, shares wise words, and more

Creative Peacemeal

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 31:43


Send us a textOne of the episodes recorded in the summer of 2025, Dustin and I dig deep into his inspirations, songwriting process, and he shares a lot of wise words, in addition to chatting about their latest album. This episode is great for any musician/songwriter, or fan's of blues-rock!Fronted by ferocious guitarist/singer/songwriter Dustin Douglas, The Electric Gentlemen—rounded out by drummer Tommy Smallcomb and bassist Matt Gabriel—are known to deliver a heavy dose of swagger, groove, and rock 'n' roll attitude both on stage and in the studio.IV—the fourth studio endeavor from Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen—is a raw, unapologetic, Blues-Rock Master course.  It is a powerhouse album drenched in whiskey-soaked riffs and soaring Rock n' Roll vocals that once again display Douglas' meteoric rise as one of the heaviest hitters in the Blues-Rock world.  The album was recorded at Eight Days a Week Studios in Northumberland, PA by Paul Smith (Badlees), who engineered and co-produced the album with Douglas.  It was mixed and mastered by Nick Coyle (Lifer, Drama Club, Death Valley Dreams).  IV is the follow-up album to DDEG's 2023 release, BLACK LEATHER BLUES.“IV is an album inspired by letting go of any musical chains,” says Dustin Douglas. “I had no intention of following any genre restraints or restrictions.”Creator/Host: Tammy TakaishiAudio Engineer: Tammy Takaishi/Alex Repetti Visit the Self-Care Institute at https://www.selfcareinstitute.com/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more!Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcastFB @creativepeacemealpodRedbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.comCreative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here! Donate to New Normal Rep here! Interested in the Self-Care Institute with Dr. Ami Kunimura? Click here Interested in Corrie Legge's content planner? Click here to order!

DumTeeDum - A show about The BBC's The Archers

This week's podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen We hear from: · Casey in Vancouver, who has thoughts about Josh's sexuality;· Witherspoon, who has mostly been thinking about George; · An anonymous AirBNB owner who has had rather a lot of calls relating to a booking he has taken for next week;· David from Carmarthenshire who wonders why the script writers have it in for Ruth so much; · And finally Ros from Northumberland, a first time caller-innerer - Hurrah - who has a plot prediction about the Scottish trip; And we have emails from Edna Cloud and Chris in Indiana. As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Vicky, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the round up of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey. Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Scary State
Ep.230 Pennsylvania: Where Legends Weep and Killers Lie

A Scary State

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 71:37


Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know!We're headed to the Keystone State — Pennsylvania! We share two vastly different stories that have the same eerie question: are they fact or fiction? First, Lauren dives into the chilling case of Miranda Barbour, a young woman whose shocking confession blurs the line between truth and tall tale. Then, Kenzie unravels the legend of the Squonk, a pitiful creature said to wander Pennsylvania's hemlock forests, weeping over its own less-than-desirable appearance. But when cornered, the Squonk's sorrow takes an even stranger turn—and you'll have to listen to find out what happens next. Join us as we investigate whether there's any truth behind these heartbreaking stories.--Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl--Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can't wait to read it!--Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892--Works cited!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing --Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunt

In the 39th Patreon bonus podcast you join me on my way north into the remote wilderness of Northumberland in pursuit of an eight foot tall hairy monster who made headlines across Britain in the early 2000s. The sightings were considered so credible that a team of professional monster hunters came in search of the beast. And saw it. But what would my good friend John and I experience as we enter Bolam Lake Country Park just as darkness descends and we quietly, and cautiously undertake a monster hunt in the middle of nowhere. So tonight, let us together ask the question, could the Beast of Bolam Lake truly exist, and if it does, just what the hell is it? Get access to the full episode at ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/howhauntedpod.⁠⁠ If you don't wish to subscribe to Patreon, but would still like to hear this episode, all Patreon exclusive episodes are available to be purchased individually for a one off fee of £4.99. Check out the Patreon link to find out more. Find out more about the pod at ⁠www.how-haunted.com⁠ and you can email Rob at rob@how-haunted.com Music in this episode includes: "Darren Curtis - Demented Nightmare" " HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway
From the Tower's Master to Its Prisoner

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 5:29


On this day in Tudor history, 7th November 1565, Sir Edward Warner, soldier, courtier, Member of Parliament, and twice Lieutenant of the Tower of London, died at his Norfolk home. He was a man who lived at the heart of Tudor politics, serving four monarchs, guarding rebels and queens alike, and somehow surviving the shifting loyalties of an age where one wrong step could mean the scaffold. Warner fought in Scotland, helped defend Norwich during Kett's Rebellion, and rose high under Edward VI, only to fall when he sided with Lady Jane Grey and the Duke of Northumberland. Under Mary I, he found himself imprisoned in the very Tower he had once commanded. When Elizabeth I came to the throne, his fortunes reversed again, until another scandal erupted involving Lady Katherine Grey, sister of the “Nine Days' Queen", who somehow became pregnant while in his custody. Sir Edward Warner's story is one of duty, compassion, and danger, a Tudor survivor who lived through rebellion, imprisonment, and redemption. Join me, Claire Ridgway, as we uncover the life of this remarkable - and often forgotten - man of the Tudor age. #TudorHistory #OnThisDay #TowerOfLondon #KatherineGrey #ElizabethI #HenryVIII #AnneBoleynFiles  

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway
The Tragic Fall of John Dudley

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 3:29


On this day in Tudor history, 21 October 1554, John Dudley, 2nd Earl of Warwick, died at Penshurst in Kent, just days after being released from the Tower of London. The son of John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, and brother of Robert Dudley and Guildford Dudley, Warwick was born to power and promise. Knight of the Bath, Master of the Horse, and one of Edward VI's glittering young courtiers, his rise seemed assured. But the failed attempt to place Lady Jane Grey on the throne destroyed the family's fortunes. Imprisoned, condemned for treason, and stripped of his titles, Warwick's freedom came too late. He died in quiet disgrace at his brother-in-law Henry Sidney's home, aged only in his twenties. I'm historian and author Claire Ridgway, and today we remember the overshadowed John Dudley, Earl of Warwick. #TudorHistory #OnThisDay #Dudley #LadyJaneGrey #EdwardVI #MaryI #PenshurstPlace #TudorTragedy #JohnDudley #TowerofLondon

Full Disclosure with James O'Brien
Alexander Armstrong: My default setting is fear- I expect the worst of people

Full Disclosure with James O'Brien

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 53:58


Before Pointless, Classic FM and comedy stardom, Alexander Armstrong was a restless kid growing up in rural Northumberland- lonely at boarding school, obsessed with music, and quietly desperate to perform. In this revealing conversation with James O'Brien, he opens up about the bruises and eccentricities of his childhood, the teachers who changed everything, and the nights at Cambridge that set him on the path to Armstrong & Miller.They talk about the shock of failure, the seduction of success, and why he'll always be torn between the comfort of the choir stalls and the chaos of the comedy circuit.Find out more about Evenfall: The Golden Linnet by Alexander Armstrong here

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History Tea Time
Who is Buried at the Tower of London? Tudor, Stuart & Georgian Executions

History Tea Time

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 28:28


For nearly 1000 years, the tower of London has been the site of the bloody executions of some of England's most famous historic figures. And many of the tower's victims were laid to their final rest within the walls, never to escape the prison where they met their tragic end. A King, 3 Queens, A Prince, 5 dukes and many more noble men and women were buried here. Let's meet them and learn how they met their doom at the tower of London. Thomas Seymour, Baron of Sudley (1549) Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset (1552) Sir Ralph Vane & Sir Thomas Arundell (1552) John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland (1553) Lord Guildford Dudley (1554) (Queen) Lady Jane Grey (1554) Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk (1572) Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland (1585) Sir John Perrott (1592) Philip Howard, Earl of Arundel (1595) Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex (1601) Sir Thomas Overbury (1613) Thomas Lord Grey of Wilton (1614) William Howard Viscount Stafford (1680) Arthur Earl of Essex (1683) James Scott, Duke of Monmouth (1685) George Jeffreys, Baron Jeffreys (1689) John Rotier (1703) Edward Lord Griffin (1710) William Marquis of Tallibardine (1746) William Earl of Kilmarnork (1746) Arthur Lord Balmerino (1746) Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat (1747) Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Funeral March by Chopin #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact ⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠ if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Somewhere in the Skies
Cosmic Frequencies LIVE in Hexham UK | UFOs, Aliens & the Paranormal

Somewhere in the Skies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 88:36


You get a front row seat from Cosmic Frequencies 2025, where UFOs, space science, and sonic art collided under Northumberland's dark skies. Recorded live at the Forum Cinema Hexham, this episode captures the festival's most exciting moments. Alongside Ryan, you'll hear from Steve Crabtree, Emmy-nominated filmmaker and producer for the BBC. You'll also hear from astronomer, Dan Pye, from the Kielder Observatory. Together, they take part in a fascinating Q&A with the live audience as well. From UFOs and UAPs to SETI, astrophysics, and consciousness, this episode brings you inside the conversations shaping the future of cosmic exploration and beyond! Special thanks to Nicole Skeltys, Bill Garrett, Mike Evans, and to the locals and those who traveled to Hexham for the event. Learn more at: www.cosmicfrequencies.org Please take a moment to rate and review us on Spotify and Apple. ANOMACON 2025: http://www.anomacon.com Book Ryan on CAMEO at: https://bit.ly/3kwz3DO Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/somewhereskies ByMeACoffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/UFxzyzHOaQ PayPal: sprague51@hotmail.com Email: Ryan.Sprague51@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/NTkmuwyB4F Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ryansprague.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SomewhereSkies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somewhereskiespod/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryansprague51 Order Ryan's new book: https://a.co/d/4KNQnM4 Order Ryan's older book: https://amzn.to/3PmydYC Store: http://tee.pub/lic/ULZAy7IY12U Proud member of SpectreVision Radio: https://www.spectrevision.com/podcasts Read Ryan's articles at: https://medium.com/@ryan-sprague51 Opening Theme Song by Septembryo Copyright © 2025 Ryan Sprague. All rights reserved. #CosmicFrequencies #UFOs #UAP #HexhamUK #SETI #Paranormal #Astrophysics #SciFi