Podcasts about Scunthorpe

UK Property Market Weekly Update for Week 19 2026 The UK Property Market Stats Show is the estate agency industry's weekly reality check on what is actually happening in the UK housing market. This week's show covers Week 19 (Week ending Sunday, 17th May 2026. Hosted by myself, Christopher Watkin, and joined by a different leading thought leader of Estate Agency industry (this week it is the brilliant Simon Gates), The show is approximately 60 mins and split into 2 parts Part 1 of the show looks at national UK housing market statistics, looking at .. It cuts through the BS & doom headlines and lagging house price indices by analysing live week by week property market data, including: * New listings * Homes sold STC * Sale Fall thrus * Exchanges * Over valuing * Price reductions * Stock levels * £ per square foot house price trends Unlike Land Registry data, which can be 8 to 10 months old, the Stats Show focuses on what buyers and sellers were doing last week.. Part 2 deep dives into a specific town or city (this week Scunthorpe), analysing estate agent performance, market share, overvaluing, exchanges, time to sell, fall throughs and other local market trends In a nutshell, the show combines weekly national property market insight with local deep dives into individual towns and cities, exposing what is really happening behind the headlines. For estate agents, it is part market intelligence, part thought leadership, and part uncomfortable truth. The Stats ... Important Note - Week 18 (the week before) was a bank Holiday week, so numbers will be artificially lower than normal for week 18 because of that

Our More Rosebud guest today is the Children's Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel De Souza. Dame Rachel advocates for children in parliament, and on May 8 published a major survey of 1 million children in the UK - entitled "The Big Future". The children she's surveyed are especially those who are hardest to reach, living away from home, with disabilities, or in care – and the survey provides an urgent and definitive state of the nation of childhood, at a time when children are facing numerous challenges. Regular listeners to Rosebud will know that we're particularly interested in childhood, and the huge impact the memories of our earliest years have on us. A childhood lasts a lifetime. And that's why Gyles is talking to Dame Rachel today - to ask her about the state of childhood in the country today, and to find out about her own story. Rachel tells Gyles about growing up in a working class family in Scunthorpe, about studying theology, and about becoming one of the most successful headteachers in the country. Thank you to Dame Rachel De Souza for this frank and fascinating conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's bumper post-election edition—recorded at a frantic 2:06 PM on Tuesday as Jess Phillips resigns and the Westminster cabinet jitters intensify—Lesley and Fraser dissect a week of "wooden" communication and grassroots resilience. From Keir Starmer's Scunthorpe gamble to the Saltires fluttering in the background of the BBC's Holyrood studio and the singing Welsh.We discuss some of the comings and at time of recording not yet goings at Westminster as Keir Starmer looks increasingly shoogly in Number Ten. Before turning to look at all the post election news from Scotland – muse on the outcome and commiserate on the lack of cut through for smaller indy parties. LinksAndrew Tickell on Anas Sarwar https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26092818.anas-sarwar-came-saw-lost-still-dont-learn/Psalm of the People - https://www.sailmnandaoine.co.uk/Rob MacNeacail embarks on a road trip across Scotland and Ireland to explore the tradition of Gaelic psalm singing. An entertaining and heart-warming film about the power of community, family and the resilience needed to keep a language alive.Songs to learn1. Freedom Come all Ye - Hamish Henderson Lyrics - https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/freedom-come-all-ye/Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRyANctEHBs2. Cap in hand - Proclaimershttps://genius.com/The-proclaimers-cap-in-hand-lyrics3. Mountain Thyme - ancient Scottish/Irish https://irish-song-lyrics.com/Wild_Mountain_Thyme.shtmlPoets mentionedGerda Stevenson - Quines - poems in tribute to women of Scotland https://luath.co.uk/products/quines?srsltid=AfmBOoq45f__MfEiouXPAzL0LSYPp1-9E7Q4I6RPJxVLkloUjEtpOsE8Aonghas MacNeacail - https://www.scottishreviewofbooks.org/2012/06/black-angus-at-70/ ★ Support this podcast ★

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would introduce legislation this week to give the government powers to take full ownership of British Steel in Scunthorpe, the last plant in the UK that can make steel from scratch. Last year, the government seized control of the steelworks from its Chinese owner to stop the potential closure of the blast furnaces. Plus, French farmers dump manure near a TotalEnergies refinery to protest at soaring energy costs. 

UK Investor Magazine sits down with Adam Binns, CEO, and Derek Bickerstaff, Chairman, of AIM-listed One Health Group, the independent provider riding the NHS Patient Choice tailwind with 140 consultants across 40 locations.FY26 delivered a 9% revenue beat at £32m, with EBITDA also ahead of consensus. Adam and Derek unpack where the upside came from, why consultations grew 20% while procedures grew 15%, and revenue 13%, and what that case-mix divergence means for the business going forward.We dig into the demand backdrop as NHS waiting lists remain stubbornly high, the early contribution from the Urology specialism launched at the end of FY25, and what's next on the speciality roadmap. Adam and Derek also walk us through the new Scunthorpe hub and whether this signals a wider rollout of the hub model.We also look at why two of One Health's largest commissioners have just shifted from one-year to five-year contracts and what that says about the visibility of future earnings.The podcast ends with what One Health Group investors should be watching over the months ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does a transformative learning environment actually look like when a room plan really comes together? Re-release: Originally aired on 16 May 2025In this episode, we chat with Rachel Stephenson and Sue Lonsdale from Holme Valley Primary School in Scunthorpe. They share their experience of developing inspirational learning environments and reflect on the impact this had during their recent Ofsted inspection. Episode LinksFind out more about our Room Planning ServiceExplore our Free Room Planning WebinarShop our Complete Classroom Solutions

Professor Stephen Westaby is a former heart surgeon and writer. During his career he performed over 11,000 operations and pioneered the use of life long artificial hearts as an alternative to donor transplants.Stephen was born in Scunthorpe in 1948 and went to medical school at Charing Cross Hospital in 1966. The following year he suffered a serious head injury during a rugby match which had a major impact on his personality. He changed from being a shy person lacking in confidence into a fearless, ambitious operator – qualities, he believes, made him entirely suited to being a surgeon. In 1981 he took up a Research Fellowship in Alabama with John Kirklin, the first surgeon to successfully perform a series of open-heart operations using a heart-lung machine. During his time there Stephen discovered that medical nylon caused some patients to die of post-perfusion syndrome. Following his discovery, the manufacturers of the equipment removed it from the circuit which led to a substantial drop in cardiac surgical mortality.In 2000 he implanted a revolutionary new heart pump into a man who was terminally ill with heart failure using a device called the Jarvik 2000. Temporary devices – known as bridge to transplant devices – had been used to stabilise patients while they waited for a donor heart but this surgery – transplanting a permanent artificial heart instead of a donor heart was the first of its kind.Stephen retired from the NHS in 2016. The following year he published Fragile Lives: A Heart Surgeon's Stories of Life and Death on the Operating Theatre which won the BMA President's Award.Stephen has two children and lives with his wife in Oxfordshire.DISC ONE: Wonderful Land - The Shadows DISC TWO: Viva La Vida - Coldplay DISC THREE: Baker Street – Gerry Rafferty DISC FOUR: America - Simon & Garfunkel DISC FIVE: Forever Autumn - Justin Hayward DISC SIX: Moonlight Shadow - Mike Oldfield DISC SEVEN: Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac DISC EIGHT: Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Var. 18. Andante cantabile Performed by Vladimir Ashkenazy (piano) and London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by André PrevinBOOK CHOICE: Exercitatio Anatomica de Motu Cordis et Sanguinis in Animalibus by William Harvey LUXURY ITEM: A family photograph CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Forever Autumn - Justin Hayward Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Paula McGinley

Support Same Old City on Ko-fiWe're still fighting for this title. Ben and Simon look back on more twists and turns in the race for the National League title, as York drop points at Gateshead but Rochdale stumble at Scunthorpe. Also, YCFC players as film stars and more nonsense.Timings: 04:39 - Discussion of Aldershot Town 0-3 York City28:46 - Discussion of York City 4-0 Brackley Town47:47 - Discussion of Gateshead 3-1 York City59:49 - Talking points - the title race, 100 goal seasons, which films would YCFC players star in?1:21:03 - Predictions league update, previews of Woking (H), Boston (A) & Altrincham (H), University ChallinorDonate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcityFind all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the war in Iran leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, preventing or restricting oil and gas being exported from many of the Gulf states, the UK's energy policy has come to the fore once more. Proponents of renewables claim that a rapid shift to homegrown wind and solar power will spare us from the volatility of international supplies of fossil fuels. Critics argue the UK will need oil and gas for decades to come, but we can produce more, either in the North Sea or by fracking on land. This debate from the Battle of Ideas festival 2025 is, therefore, highly topical. Where should future energy policy go? ORIGINAL FESTIVAL INTRODUCTION In June 2019, the Conservative government amended the Climate Change Act to insert a target of ‘net zero' emissions by 2050. At the 2024 General Election, all the major political parties, with the exception of Reform, promised to back the goal, with any differences being about when to implement various policies, such as gas-boiler and petrol-car bans. Reform is well ahead in the opinion polls, and calling for the end of Net Zero and the resumption of fracking. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said: ‘We've got to stop pretending to the next generation… Net Zero by 2050 is impossible.' Is Net Zero gradually being ditched? For proponents of the policy, climate change remains a clear and present danger. The energy and climate change secretary, Ed Miliband declared in May that Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are still backing Net Zero: ‘It's absolutely central to their economic growth and energy security, as well as climate agenda … So as far as I'm concerned, they are 100% committed to this agenda.' Labour has stopped new licences for gas and oil production in the North Sea and is committed to expanding renewable energy, with Miliband claiming: ‘People recognise that cheap, clean renewables beat expensive, insecure fossil fuels.' But fuel bills haven't fallen as the gas-price crisis of 2022 has faded. UK energy prices remain high by international standards, despite (or because of) the expansion of renewables, something highlighted by the need to rescue Scunthorpe steelworks. In June, it was reported that the government was planning to subsidise energy costs for energy-intensive industries. Sky News reported that in 2023, British businesses paid £258 per megawatt-hour for electricity compared to £178 in France and £177 in Germany, according to International Energy Agency data. Will the Net Zero consensus break down further – and should it? At a time when China's greenhouse gas emissions dwarf those of the UK and are still rising, does it make economic or environmental sense to decarbonise? Or does the threat of climate change demand that the UK takes a lead and we accept lower living standards to save the planet? SPEAKERS Jonny Ball contributing editor, UnHerd Dr Caspar Hewett lecturer, School of Engineering, Newcastle University; co-director, NERC FLOOD-CDT; director, The Great Debate Ruari McCallion freelance writer Ali Miraj broadcaster; founder, the Contrarian Prize; infrastructure financier; DJ Kathryn Porter consultant, Watt-Logic CHAIR Austin Williams director, Future Cities Project; honorary research fellow, XJTLU, Suzhou, China; author, China's Urban Revolution

Chris Fox and Former Gloverscast Quiz Champion Rob Manley join Ben to chat through Saturday 3-0 defeat against Scunthorpe.Thanks to Stoney, Andrew Foot and Tim Hubble for their voice notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's match day! The Glovers look to make it three league wins in a row against Scunthorpe today and Dave caught up with Barra from The Iron Hour about the visitor's season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Same Old City on Ko-Fi23, 23 undefeated! We recap an exciting couple of weeks for City, with late drama v Hartlepool, a great trip to Wealdstone for the Batty boys, a home victory v Halifax and a statement win at Scunthorpe. Plus all the usual Same Old City nonsense!Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcityFind all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Melillo Shaw, Managing Director of Volvo UK, joins Big Boss Interview at a pivotal moment for the electric vehicle market, as the company recalls 10,500 EX30 electric cars following four battery fires globally.“It's against everything we stand for,” she says, reflecting on a situation that challenges a brand built on nearly a century of safety leadership. Despite a global failure rate of just 0.02% and no fatalities, Volvo identified the root cause in late December and immediately instructed owners not to charge beyond 70% while a fix is implemented. Repairs are scheduled to begin in late March. For Volvo, the response reflects what she describes as a precautionary, safety-first culture, even when the commercial implications are uncomfortable.Melillo Shaw examines what the recall means for consumer confidence in electric vehicles — a technology already under heightened scrutiny — even though petrol vehicles statistically present a greater inherent fire risk due to flammable fuel systems.The recall comes as electric vehicle adoption remains slower than manufacturers once anticipated, despite annual growth exceeding 20%. Volvo's UK electric sales peaked at 28% following the EX30 launch but have since stabilised at just over 22 per cent as more than 160 additional models enter the market and buyers opt for “one more petrol” or hybrid before fully switching.Range anxiety, she argues, is no longer the central issue, but infrastructure concerns persist. Confusing government messaging — pairing incentives with discussions of pay-per-mile charges and benefit-in-kind changes — continues to add to consumer hesitation.Global instability adds further complexity. Volvo has been regionalising production, partly in response to tariff pressures, building vehicles closer to the markets in which they are sold. That turbulence elevates the UK's importance as Volvo's third-largest market, where a direct-to-consumer model has delivered 40% growth and lifted market share from 2.5% to 3.5%.Government Zero Emission Vehicle mandates now require manufacturers to meet steep electrification quotas or face fines of £12,000 per non-compliant vehicle from November. Volvo discontinued diesel models in the UK in 2023 and says it could sell 100% electric vehicles tomorrow if demand existed. However, meeting regulatory targets while absorbing development costs and discounting pressures presents a commercial balancing act.Finally, Melillo Shaw reflects on her own trajectory — from Scunthorpe through healthcare brands to automotive leadership. Volvo deliberately recruited her because she had never bought a car, valuing the perspective of someone who understood the anxiety of a major purchase. She argues the industry must broaden access and challenge assumptions about who belongs in automotive careers, creating clearer pathways for talent from working-class communities.

Rob Worrall is back in the chair and is joined by Christian James, Dickie Worton and Joe Pope. Christian reflects on Boston sticking six past Scunthorpe as they look up under Paul Hurst. York leave it late and Forest Green are sparked out by Carlisle. In the North managerial changes afoot, big wins for Merthyr and Southport as Oxford City give themselves a big help in the survival. In the South, Dorking hit the front as Torquay falter and their is a look ahead to the midweek fixtures Like, subscribe and leave a review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the cautious approach at Rochdale at the weekend, it was a bit more front-foot for United in midweek and it paid dividends as they ran out 3-2 winners over Scunthorpe, three points that could be vital in the battle for third place come the end of the season.With that game out of the way, all focus now is on the trip south to face Forest Green Rovers - another fixture that could be pivotal in the attempts to avoid an extra game in the play-offs could the end of the campaign.Lots discussed in this episode, including:

We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Rochdale, Burton, Scunthorpe & Salford midfielder Matty Lund. Matty sits down with Gaz & Jord to discuss everything from his time as an academy player at Stoke to the importance of early loan moves and playing games. The lads start the pod talking in depth about Matty's time at Salford City, working with the class of 92 and the disappointing end to his time. Matty then talks us through his early loan moves in football including Hereford were the manager was also the physio, playing under Paul Dickov at Oldham & crazy Bilel Mohsni. The trio then chat in about Matty's time at Rochdale, the incredible strength of the squad & why he had to leave to chase his Northern Ireland dream. Matty then talks about how his struggles at Burton and why a poor relationship with manager Nigel Clough didn't help his situation before handing in a transfer request to move to Scunthorpe. Finally they end the pod talking about making the wrong moves in football, the best player Matty has ever shared a pitch with and what he's up to since retiring. WE'RE DOING ANOTHER LIVE SHOW!

A tight-encounter at Spotland sees high-flying Rochdale come out the winners and keep their grip on top spot - for United, it looks like play-offs or bust this season with 16 games left to play.We look back on the 1-0 defeat to Dale at the weekend, before previewing the huge midweek clash with Scunthorpe at Brunton Park, where third will face fourth in a battle that could go some way to earning a place directly into the play-off semi-finals come the end of the season.Lots discussed in this episode, including:

A routine win for United at Brunton Park ahead of a tricky run of fixtures - and an even bigger positive, Charlie Wyke back on the pitch after almost 16 months out!It was pretty straight forward for the Blues against Alty last weekend, but with Rochdale, Scunthorpe and Forest Green all coming up in the space of 8 days, are they ready to face a potentially season-defining week of fixtures? We look ahead to the first of those fixtures at Spotland this weekend.Note - apologies, we had some technical issues early in the episode recording, but these should be ironed out now!Lots discussed in this episode, including:

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Phil Brown to discuss the permanent appointment of Tonda Eckert to Southampton. Is there any surprise that Southampton have acted now? Should his contract have been shorter? They also discuss Blackburn's pitch woes and the investment at Wrexham – is Phil Parkinson the man to take Wrexham to the Premier League? Heartbreak for Lyle Taylor's Chelmsford City in the FA Cup 2nd Round, but success for Weston-super-Mare – which 3rd round fixtures are they looking out for? Plus, who will the latest additions to the ‘hard men' XI be? And they discuss their predictions for an unpredictable League 2. And as Phil's Peterborough Sports head to Scunthorpe in the FA Trophy, he's been to Southampton, but has he ever been to Scunthorpe?Time Codes:01:52 – How's Phil getting on at Peterborough Sports? 05:12 – Tonda Eckert appointed permanently at Southampton 17:34 – Blackburn's match postponed 23:10 – Wrexham investment 31:10 – FA Cup 2nd Round 34:49 – EFL ‘Hard Men' XI 40:05 – League 2 44:02 – 72Plus/72Minus 46:47 – Phil's been to Southampton, but has he ever been to Scunthorpe?

Mike is back on the pod for the first time in a while and he's already trying to claim an assist for Junior Luamba's brace in midweek - the cheek of it! The 2-0 win over Halifax sends the Blues top as Rochdale's game against Scunthorpe fell victim to the weather - can United remain there from this point onwards though?To do so, they'll need to see off fellow promotion hopefuls Southend United at the weekend, as the Blues travel to Roots Hall in the live DAZN and TikTok (yes, TikTok) Saturday evening fixture - it's got all the hallmarks of a potential classic.Lots discussed in this episode, including:

It's Monday 3rd November 2025 and in this evenings show we dissect Saturday's FA Cup first round victory against Scunthorpe at Bloomfield Road a result which gives Ian Evatt two wins out of two games and a 100% win rate! We also look ahead to Cardiff next Saturday with the first signs of the injured calvary making its way back from the treatment table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Train attack accused maybe linked to other incidents police West Coast Mainline blocked as train derails in Cumbria Prince William in Rio at start of Brazil visit for COP30 and Earthshot Prize Rescue under way after medieval tower partially collapses in Rome Strictlys Amy Dowden to undergo another mastectomy Scunthorpe player and Forest fan among train attack victims Oscar nominated actress Dianne Ladd, mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89 Nepal French climber among at least three killed in Himalayan avalanche Online porn showing choking to be made illegal, government says Bella Culley to be freed from Georgian prison

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Luke Edwards is joined by Dickie Worton and Christian James as Scunthorpe rocket up to second behind Rochdale. Rob Worrall speaks to Iron fans, Brett and Eddie Lowry. One managerial incoming and one outgoing with Coleman in at Aldershot and Parkinson out at Altrincham. Joe Pope gives his verdict on Torquay's defeat at Dorking, Buxton faces defeat at Buxton and the Urchins are lighting up the way in the North and South round up. Podcast produced by Leo Audio Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After consecutive defeats against fellow promotion contenders, what better way for United to get back on track ahead of the FA Cup break by recording back-to-back wins against Hartlepool United and Scunthorpe United - can those results kick start the Blues' campaign? Is the FA Cup an unwanted distraction? And will the club ever announce a big new signing before we record a podcast? (welcome, Chris Conn-Clarke!)We look back on the wins over the Monkey Hangers and the Iron before looking ahead to this weekend's FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round tie with Boston United.Lots discussed in this episode, including:

United's unbeaten home run under Hughes comes to an end, as promotion rivals Rochdale pick up a comfortable 2-0 win at Brunton Park - is it time to start panicking, or are expectations for this season just a bit too unrealistic?We look back on the loss to The Dale before looking ahead to this week's fixtures against Hartlepool United and Scunthorpe United.Lots discussed in this episode, including:

Watching the film Legally Blonde one day with the subtitles on, numerous perfectly innocuous words were partially asterisked out, because of a technological problem I can't name here lest this episode be blocked from your podfeed, thus becoming an example of the problem itself.Who's to blame? A 900-year-old man from Lincolnshire. Although he didn't ask for this either.Content note: this episode contains SWEARS. Educational though!Visit theallusionist.org/terisk for more information about today's topics, plus a transcript of the episode.Support the show at theallusionist.org/donate and as well as keeping this independent podcast going, you also get behind-the-scenes info about every episode; livestreams with me, Martin and my ever-growing collection of dictionaries, and the charming and nurturing Allusioverse Discord community, where we're watching the current seasons of Great British Sewing Bee and Great British Bake Off, and our previous watchalong of Legally Blonde begat this episode.This episode was produced by me, Helen Zaltzman, on the unceded ancestral and traditional territory of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Martin Austwick sings and composed the music. Download his own songs at palebirdmusic.com and on Bandcamp, and listen to his podcasts Song By Song and Neutrino Watch.Find the Allusionist at youtube.com/allusionistshow, instagram.com/allusionistshow, facebook.com/allusionistshow, @allusionistshow.bsky.social… If I'm there, I'm there as @allusionistshow. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk compellingly about your product, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by:• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online forever home. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.• Home Chef, meal kits that fit your needs. For a limited time, Home Chef is offering Allusionist listeners fifty per cent off and free shipping on your first box, plus free dessert for life, at HomeChef.com/allusionist.• Rosetta Stone, immersive and effective language learning. Allusionist listeners get 50% off unlimited access to all 25 language courses, for life: go to rosettastone.com/allusionist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads are joined by former Arsenal and Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury—a man known for his composed playmaking style, his Premier League journey, and now, his unexpected new life as a lawn-care entrepreneur.Henri gets candid about a life-changing diagnosis—testicular cancer—and opens up on how he discovered it, why he kept it quiet during his career, and how football dressing room culture shaped his response. In a powerful, funny, and refreshingly honest chat, Henri explains the moment he realised something was wrong, the speed of his surgery, and how football banter helped him process it all.The lads also dive into Henri's career journey through Arsenal's elite youth system, wild loan spells at Scunthorpe and Norwich, and his glory years at Forest. There's even time to talk about robot lawn mowers, silent discos, and how Henri went from footballer to founder of Grass Gains, the fertiliser brand making waves in Premier League stadiums and home gardens alike.Stick around to hear some top-class football nostalgia, locker room laughs, and the kind of heartfelt real talk that this podcast delivers best.Chumbawamba 00:00 – Intro02:30 – Crouchfest at Glastonbury?06:00 – Henri Lansbury's Arsenal roots and elite youth training13:00 – Loan life at Scunthorpe: “Where the f*** is Scunthorpe?”20:30 – Training on a farmer's field with rats24:10 – Life-changing moment: discovering the lump25:40 – Immediate surgery and hiding the truth from his club26:50 – The football banter that helped him heal28:30 – Why he didn't tell anyone and why he's speaking now34:20 – Lansbury's best football years: Forest and Villa38:00 – The unexpected rise of Grass Gains fertiliser41:30 – Supplying professional stadiums (secretly)45:00 – Billy Davies' paranoia and man management47:20 – Jack Grealish at Villa vs now: “He just took the piss!”Check out Grass Gains: https://www.grassgains.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOopGnZTHnwjsjSubs2LKImqj5Zzrm2Dq5wUwqUQDbIZdF54tNgT2Follow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In 1994, our guest, Steve Dinsdale, had a life-changing experience following a DJ performance in a town near Scunthorpe. That night, he encountered a creature resembling the legendary Bigfoot—an event that profoundly altered his worldview. Today, Steve joins us to recount this extraordinary encounter, as well as other remarkable experiences, including a UFO sighting while aboard a plane over Tenerife and a chilling incident involving a possible Dogman-like entity in a graveyard.steve.dinsdale@live.co.uk www.steelfm.orgWe are thrilled to announce the official launch of Let's Get Freaky merchandise! Our collection includes hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and more. Explore the full range at http://tee.pub/lic/aQprv54kktw.Do you have a paranormal or extraordinary experience to share? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us to be a guest on the Let's Get Freaky podcast. Email us at letsgetfreakypodcast@mail.com or reach out via social media on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, or YouTube at @tcletsgetfreakypodcast. Connect with us at https://linktr.ee/letsgetfreaky.Licensed to Explore with RohitWelcome to Licensed to Explore with Rohit — a...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

durée : 00:59:33 - Entendez-vous l'éco ? - par : Aliette Hovine, Bruno Baradat - Le 12 avril, en pleine crise de la sidérurgie en Europe, le gouvernement britannique a décidé de sauver les hauts fourneaux de Scunthorpe, en difficulté depuis des années, dans l'attente d'une éventuelle nationalisation. Que dit cet épisode de la désindustrialisation en Grande Bretagne ? - réalisation : Françoise Le Floch - invités : Catherine Mathieu Économiste à l'OFCE, spécialiste du Royaume-Uni et des questions européennes; Marc Lenormand Maître de conférences en études anglophones et civilisation britannique à l'Université Montpellier - Paul Valéry

Andy Zaltzman is joined by Zoe Lyons, Mark Steel, Athena Kugblenu and Hugo Rifkind to unpack bin workers strikes in Birmingham, pop stars popping to the stars, talks of tariffs, steeling oneself in Scunthorpe, and how Toby took his carvery one step too far.Written by Andy Zaltzman.With additional material by: Mike Shephard, Christina Riggs, Eve Delaney and Ben Pope. Producer: Rajiv Karia Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman Production Coordinator: Beanna Olding Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxA BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4

The future of the steelworks in Scunthorpe has been hanging in the balance after the government stepped in to try and save it from collapse. So what happens next for the UK steel industry and the people of Scunthorpe? And why does it matter for our national security? Kiran Stacey speaks to Charlotte Brumpton-Childs, a national officer for the GMB union in Scunthorpe, and the Guardian's political correspondent Eleni Courea. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Katie Razzall talks to Katy Balls, Political Editor of the Spectator as she heads off for her new posting as Washington Editor for the Times and Sunday Times. What's it like reporting on the industrial crisis which led to the recall of parliament at the weekend? Sky's Economics Editor Ed Conway describes his difficulties gaining access to the Chinese owned British Steel factory in Scunthorpe, BBC North reporter Jo Makel has followed the story for years and former BBC political correspondent Nick Jones is a veteran of industrial reporting and author of "The Lost Tribe: Whatever Happened to Fleet Street's Industrial Correspondents?" Intellectual property law in the age of artificial intelligence under threat: At the weekend Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, posted “delete all IP law” on the social media platform, now rebranded as X. Current owner Elon Musk swiftly responded to the tweet with: “I agree." Dr Hayleigh Bosher, Reader in Intellectual Property Law at Brunel University, takes us through Dorsey's argument and what it tells us about Big Tech's changing attitude towards copyright. Amit Katwala, features editor at Wired, profiles Alexis Ohanian. The co-founder of Reddit is now a venture capitalist who has made headlines for acquiring the social media platform Digg, and joining Frank McCourt's 'People's Bid' for US TikTok. And is the UK ready for Sky's Saturday Night Live, the hit American show which will soon be on our screens ? We talk to comedian Tamar Broadbent and Caroline Frost from the Radio Times about what we can expect from the remake.Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai

Westminster was recalled last Saturday for and an emergency bill to save British Steel's Scunthorpe plant became law. It took around six and a half hours in total for Parliament to pass the legislation and the King to approve it.  Sir Keir Starmer said "We are acting to protect the jobs of thousands of workers, and all options are on the table to secure the future of the industry".We ask where was this urgency and commitment over Grangemouth, and Port Talbot steel works.Lesley questions the casual way every commentator accepts that energy prices in Britain are 50% higher than Germany and double the price of the United States. Ofgem has announced a change in the queuing regulations for wind and solar farms to eliminate so called "Zombie projects" and speed up the process of getting real projects up and running. Great news but have we been here before?Find Out Now has released results from an opinion poll carried out for The National  showing a rise in support for Scottish independence. We drill down into the poll and its potential significance.Ash Regan of Alba has issued a call for a cross party pro independence convention before next year's Holyrood elections. We look at the response from the SNP and the Greens.Meanwhile the Greens appear to be caught up in internecine conflict which doesn't seem to have been calmed down by its recent conference.The 15th of April is the 36th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster which saw 97 Liverpool football supporters losing their lives.Starmer promised that the Hillsborough Law would be enacted by today. What was in that draft law? What has stalled its progress? What does the failure tell us about this Labour government and Starmer?Pat is still recovering from the nerve shredding final round of The Masters golf in Augusta and his beloved Dundee United achieving a top 6 finish in their first season back in the top flight. This doesn't stop him from talking about them both though and wondering why sport can grip even the most rational of us so fiercely.There's still a chance to catch Lesley's Denmark movie. To check out where it's showing click the link belowhttps://lesleyriddoch.com/events ★ Support this podcast ★

The row over Chinese investment in British Steel opens up a whole can of worms for the Matts. How does an astroturf football pitch in Copenhagen, Argentinian Che Guevara and a steelworks in Scunthorpe all add to the debate? Only one way to find out … listen! Also this week - congratulations to Douglas Murray, right-wing author and commentator, for giving the almighty king of podcasting, Joe Rogan, some serious home truths. How can people maintain a grip on reality when podcasts they tune into are so ready to platform, to use Murray's phrase, pure horsesh!t. It's a podcast full of the big questions this week - enjoy!EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Get The New European for just £1 for the first month. Head to theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Panic has subsided over the British Steel crisis as Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, while visiting the site in Scunthorpe, confirmed that the raw materials needed to keep the furnaces running have been secured. While questions remain over the long-term future of the site, the Government are quite confident in their handling of the crisis so far – something not unhelpful with just over two weeks to go from the local elections. Less helpful is the news that over in Birmingham workers have rejected a pay deal with the Labour-run city council; the bin strike will continue. Is there more the government could be doing to end the dispute? Political editor Katy Balls and former Political Secretary to Tony Blair John McTernan join Patrick Gibbons to discuss.  Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

In this eye-opening episode of Mark and Pete, we tackle three hot-button topics shaping Britain's present and future. First, we dig into the Scunthorpe steel crisis, where the government's dramatic intervention to rescue British Steel marks a pivotal moment in UK industrial strategy and national sovereignty. Is this the return of meaningful statecraft, or just a sticking plaster on a rusty industry? Next, we explore the unsung hero of nutrition: choline. This vital brain-boosting nutrient is chronically overlooked in public health discussions, despite its growing importance in cognitive development, memory, and long-term mental health. We'll unpack the latest research, dietary sources, and why so few people—even health professionals—talk about it. Finally, we revisit the legacy of Sir Philip Green, once the high-street king, now a cautionary tale of corporate greed and moral failure. Should figures like Green face tougher consequences for business misdeeds, or is the system designed to protect them? Insightful, sharp, and never shy, Mark and Pete deliver commentary with both conscience and wit. Whether you're passionate about British industry, nutrition, or accountability, this episode has something for you. SEO Tags (one word each): Scunthorpe steel industry crisis Britain choline brain nutrition health memory cognition Philip Green greed retail collapse pensions ethics politics economyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.

After an emergency Saturday sitting of parliament, British Steel's Scunthorpe plant is now - to all intents and purposes - under government control.The Chinese owners Jingye were intending to shut down the site, with the potential loss of almost 3,000 jobs and an end to 160 years of steelmaking in the town, but under emergency legislation a new CEO has been appointed and the company will report directly to the government - with the race now on to secure the raw materials to stop the furnaces at the plant shutting down.With Nigel Farage accusing China of deliberately sabotaging the plant, Kamal Ahmed and Tim Stanley ask Reform's candidate for Mayor of Lincolnshire - Dame Andrea Jenykns - whether the party believes that China should be removed from key UK infrastructure projects.Plus, Kamal and Tim grill each other on how privileged they are, after details emerged in The Daily Telegraph of Westminster Council's internal test for staff as part of its efforts to combat unconscious bias against ethnic minorities.Read:How posh are you really? Take my privilege test - Sophia Money-CouttsBritain's wokest council tells staff to take white privilege testProducers: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineySocial Media Producer: Rachel DuffyStudio Director: Meghan SearleVideo Editor: Andy MackenzieOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss a roller coaster week for world markets as a selloff in US bonds prompted President Trump to pause for 90 days the tariffs he imposed last week; the 10 percent across the board tariffs as well as a 25 percent surcharge on steel and aluminum the president retained; China tariffs of about 150 percent and Beijing retaliation; the bond sell off as yields rose from 3.9 to 4.5 percent and what that means as Congress prepares to borrow more money as lawmakers seek to raise America's borrowing to cover a massive tax cut package; Delta rescinded its guidance in the fact of uncertainty; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's decision to cancel $5 billion in services contracts; the outlook for US services firms as the government workforce is culled; the administration's move to halve NASA's science budget; how US efforts to normalize relations and trade with Russia will impact aerospace markets; the British government's decision to keep open a steel plant in Scunthorpe; Indonesia's interest in partnering with Turkey on the Kaan fighter and a new submarine program; and Boeing NGAD investment in St Louis.

Today, we look at the future of British Steel, as MPs voted to take control over a Scunthorpe plant.They met in Parliament on a Saturday for the first time since 1982.Chris was there too, and he joins Laura and Paddy to talk through the details, as well as what it says about how the UK is responding to international events.We also hear from ex PM Gordon Brown, who's been talking to Paddy.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/m3YPUGv9New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg, Paddy O'Connell and Chris Mason. It was made by Chris Flynn with Bella Saltiel. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Parliament approves bill to help save British Steel's Scunthorpe plant

Sean Curran and the team report as MPs and peers meet for a rare Saturday sitting to rush through a new law ministers hope will enable them to save British Steel's Scunthorpe plant.

Felicity Hannah wraps up a busy week for the economy with an expert panel. We hear from the union representing workers at British Steel in Scunthorpe. And we'll look ahead to a weekend of celebration with Mothers Day and Eid on the horizon. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

Journey with us to Myanmar's shadowy scam factories, where trafficked workers are forced to run romance-baiting and fake tech support scams, and find out why a company's mandatory hold time for tech support could lead to innocent users having their computers compromised.All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.Plus - don't miss our featured interview with Acronis CISO Gerald Beuchelt!Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:HP deliberately adds 15 minutes waiting time for telephone support calls - The Register.HP mandated 15-minute wait time for callers - why that was good news for criminals - Bob Sullivan.How vulnerable people are trafficked to fuel a global cyber scam industry - ABC News.Hundreds of foreigners freed from Myanmar's scam centres - BBC News.'I need help': Freed from Myanmar's scam centres, thousands are now stranded - BBC News.Some foreigners pulled out of Myanmar scam centres face struggle to get home - Yahoo! News.'Pig Butchering' Scam: How China's 'Broken Tooth' stole over $75 bn from global investors using crypto currencies - The Economic Times.Scunthorpe problem - Wikipedia.Scunthorpe Sans font.Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne - Goodreads.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by:Acronis - Integrated cybersecurity, data protection and endpoint management built for MSPs.Threat Vector - The podcast from Palo Alto Networks that gives you timely analysis of current security trends and challenges.Drata - The world's most advanced Trust Management platform – making risk and compliance management accessible, continuous, and 10x more automated than ever before. SUPPORT THE SHOW:Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on