Podcasts about Stockport

The international break ended, league football is back. Cardiff City took to the road to take on Stockport County at Edgeley Park, in an away end with no roof and no leg room. Ryan March fills in for Ben Price, who's gone on his holidays, and the boys talk through the international Bluebirds, Stockport, and look ahead to a busy week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ricky Hatton, known as “The Hitman” and beloved by legions of fans, passed away on 14 September 2025 aged 46. Born in Stockport, Greater Manchester, Hatton turned professional in 1997, going on to carve out a storied career in the light‐welterweight and welterweight divisions. He captured world titles, most memorably defeating Kostya Tszyu in 2005, and amassed an outstanding record of 45 wins in 48 fights.  Hatton's appeal transcended his ring achievements. His ferocious, all-action style won him dedicated fan support, tens of thousands followed him even across oceans.  Afterwards, he was open about life's battles: depression, substance abuse and the challenge of life once gloves were off. His frankness on mental health made him a powerful figure of empathy in British sport.  Ricky Hatton's legacy will endure, as a warrior in the ring; an everyman who made the extraordinary seem within reach; and a voice for those whose fights happen outside it.

The chances of writing a novel which sells more than 80 million copies are about as remote as a lad from Stockport making it to the NBA, but Dan Brown pulled it off with The Da Vinci Code. That book, like his new novel, delves into literature, symbology, secret societies and so on. None of which were his first passion. Dan Brown's first passion was music - as he reveals in his Inheritance Tracks.Inherited: Todo a Pulmón by Miguel Ríos Passed on: Morning Mood by Edvard GriegProducer: Ben Mitchell

Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith have worked together for three decades on the likes of The League of Gentlemen and Inside No. 9. But, despite creating some of television's most twisted characters the pair are, as far as we can tell, relatively normal off-screen - Reece is a keen home-baker and Steve loves a good cryptic crossword.Today John Amaechi is a psychologist and leadership consultant, but in a previous life he was an NBA star. But, John spent most of his childhood in Stockport feeling lonely, bullied for his height and weight, he hated sport. But a chance encounter with a basketball coach in the street that saw this 6'10" teenager stars align.One of Molly Earl's earliest memories as a child is rescuing bees with her amateur beeping father. Today she rescues swarms of bees destined for extermination for a living and has given refuge to millions of bees creating 250 established hives around St Austell - where she turns their efforts into award-winning honey. All that, plus the Inheritance Tracks of The Da Vinci Code author, Dan Brown.Presenter: Adrian Chiles Producer: Ben Mitchell

pWotD Episode 3046: Angela Rayner Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 164,461 views on Wednesday, 3 September 2025 our article of the day is Angela Rayner.Angela Rayner (née Bowen; born 28 March 1980) is a British politician and trade unionist who has served as Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government since July 2024. She has been Deputy Leader of the Labour Party since 2020 and Labour and Co-operative Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashton-under-Lyne since 2015. Ideologically she identifies as a socialist and as being part of Labour's soft left.Rayner was born and raised in Stockport, where she attended the comprehensive Avondale School. She left school aged 16 whilst pregnant and without any qualifications. She later trained in social care at Stockport College and worked for the local council as a care worker. She eventually became a trade union representative within Unison, during which time she joined the Labour Party. She was selected to contest Ashton‑under‑Lyne in 2014 and was elected for the seat at the 2015 general election. From 2016 until 2020 Rayner held several Shadow Cabinet positions under Jeremy Corbyn. She successfully stood for the deputy leadership of the Labour Party in 2020, and held further Shadow Cabinet positions under Keir Starmer.Following Labour's victory in the 2024 general election, Rayner entered government and was appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government by Starmer in his government. Rayner's strong support base and potential as a future leader led to the New Statesman ranking her as the eighth most powerful person in British left-wing politics for 2023. The Spectator named her Politician of the Year at its annual Parliamentarian of the Year awards ceremony in 2024. Rayner is the second woman to serve as deputy prime minister, after Thérèse Coffey.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:05 UTC on Thursday, 4 September 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Angela Rayner 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 Aria.

WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S EFL!Tom Carnduff is joined by James 'Jimmy the Punt' Cantrill as they review the weekend's EFL action, including Middlesbrough's winning streak continuing, the Blades sitting bottom of the league and the fine cuisine on offer in Wigan.This Week's EFL is a brand new weekly podcast by Sporting Life and the team behind our Thursday show, This Week's Acca. We will be reviewing the weekend games from the Sky Bet EFL, with highlight moments from analysis and observations to 'in case you missed it' moments from around the grounds.Our team will also be spending their weekends up and down the country attending EFL fixtures and sharing their experiences.If you have any questions, comments or your own observations please add them to the comments or email thisweeksacca@sportinglife.com

Two alternative Choose Your Own Adventure pods in one this week - a mammoth deconstruction of another day of doom or, skip to (01:25:55) for a quick 30 seconds of relative positivity.For those with the stomach for it, part one looks at the game itself. A clear mismatch of player capability, aptitude and attitude doesn't give much room for positivity and it's difficult for everyone not to look to bigger themes of summer recruitment, system rigidity and a continued long term cycle of away day challenges. A defense of data cynicism also features: it's not a barrel of laughs…Part 2 looks more deeply at the challenge at hand and the potential approach to the months leading to Christmas. Does everything rest on a huge transfer deadline day or should the club - and the head coach - finally stick and stop waiting for a magical twist. Does the Papa John's or whatever it's called matter? How should we approach Stockport? You decide.Finally, huge thanks to our listeners for sticking with us as well as the team in hard times. Huge shout outs to those of you who have contributed to keep us on air: you know who you are.COYG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FIVE NEW businesses to INSPIRE On this episode of Join Up Dots, we dive deep into the world of side hustles and the extraordinary power of simply starting where you are. Sometimes the hardest part isn't skill, money, or opportunity—it's just believing that action will actually lead somewhere. And over the past few months, listeners of this very show have been proving that point with stories that show what's possible when you take an idea and put it into motion. It all began with a simple suggestion: try selling on Facebook Marketplace. It's a place most of us scroll past without thinking too much, but it's also a treasure trove of hidden value. People give things away for free, or at rock-bottom prices, just to get rid of them. And with a bit of imagination, elbow grease, and courage, those things can be turned into income. This episode is filled with the real voices of listeners who heard that advice, tried it for themselves, and discovered just how powerful that one step can be. Take Daniel from Stockport. He never thought side hustles were for him. He worked full time, listened to podcasts, but never acted. Then he heard me talk about broken running machines. People were leaving treadmills out on the curb or listing them online for free, just wanting them gone. That sparked something. Daniel collected one, tinkered with the belt and fuse, and suddenly he had a working machine. He sold it within days for £150. What's remarkable isn't just the money, but the ripple effect. That one sale showed him he wasn't trapped by his day job—he could create value out of nothing. Since then, he's flipped six machines and is building confidence with every sale. Yes, his garage is bursting at the seams, but he's also bursting with momentum. Then there's Rebecca from Melbourne. She's a mum of two who saw an opportunity in toys. She knew from experience how expensive they can be, and how quickly children outgrow them. So she started small with a $20 box of LEGO, cleaned it, sorted it, and turned it into $90 within a week. That snowballed into trampolines, ride-on cars, and playhouses—items people considered junk but that parents snapped up once they were cleaned. Rebecca's had her share of headaches: people not showing up, muddy items needing endless scrubbing, the grind of haggling. But she's now making $300 a week just from flipping toys, proving that side hustles don't need to start big to be impactful. Andre in Bucharest took a different path. He didn't have money to invest, but he had time and determination. He picked up free furniture, sanded it, painted it, and sold it on. A battered wooden dining table turned into £95 profit. Old IKEA cabinets, given new handles and a fresh coat of paint, brought in £180. For Andre, the challenge has been transport—scratched car interiors and the stress of moving bulky furniture—but the reward has been discovering confidence. People loved what he created, and they paid for the uniqueness of an “upcycled” piece. His story reminds us that the barrier isn't resources, it's mindset. Meanwhile, Sarah in Toronto was drowning in kids' clothes, an everyday reality for parents. Instead of donating them like usual, she bundled them into age and season groups and sold them online. They sold within a day. That was the turning point. She reached out to other parents, gathered bags of clothes, and suddenly had more stock than she could handle. The living room looked like a charity shop explosion, but the money started to flow. Last month, she made just under $800, enough to pay down a lingering credit card debt. For Sarah, the issue has been organisation, space, and time. But she realised parents were buying not just clothes—they were buying convenience. She had solved a problem for people, and in doing so, she had solved one of her own. And finally, Colin in Dundee. He thought side hustles were too much hassle, having failed with others before. But when he spotted how many garden tools were being discarded—lawnmowers, strimmers, pressure washers—he decided to take the leap. A petrol mower that wouldn't start cost him a £4 spark plug to repair, and he sold it for £85. Two broken pressure washers bought for £10 each became one working unit that sold for £120, plus spare parts sold separately. The struggles have been messy: mud, oil, endless haggling, and a driveway cluttered with tools. Yet three months in, he's earned nearly £1,000. More importantly, he's regained a sense of purpose. What was once just junk has become a way to prove to himself that he can still create, build, and grow. What all these stories have in common is that they didn't start with grand business plans, large investments, or polished strategies. They started with ordinary people listening to an idea on Join Up Dots and daring to test it. Each person faced their own setbacks: space problems, unreliable buyers, transportation headaches, or sheer lack of confidence. But each one also found a way through. And in finding that way through, they discovered something even more valuable than the money—they discovered belief in themselves. That's the heart of this episode. You don't need to know everything in advance. You don't need to start perfectly. You just need to start. Whether it's a broken treadmill, a pile of LEGO, an old wardrobe, a bag of clothes, or a muddy lawnmower, there's always an opportunity waiting if you're willing to look at it differently. So as you listen, think about what's sitting right in front of you. What's lying around your house unused? What do people in your community throw away without thinking? The stories shared today prove that taking action—any action—is worth more than overthinking the perfect plan. And here's where you can play your part. If these stories have inspired you, if they've made you rethink what's possible for you, then share this episode. Spread it with your friends, family, and anyone who needs that spark of belief. Use the hashtags #JoinUpDots #SideHustleStories #MarketplaceSuccess to keep the conversation moving. Every share might be the nudge that helps someone else see what they're capable of. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people and continue bringing you valuable content. See you in the next episode!

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Ahead of the first ever Hard Truth Derby this weekend, Darragh MacAnthony and Phil Ideson are catching up about their side's conflicting starts to the League 1 season. Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football industry.On this episode:- A tough start for Posh but things will get better!- What Posh need to do to get back on the saddle!- Bradford get impressive wins against Luton and Stockport!- Why the traditional number 9 is nearly extinct!- and much more!You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football'

Benjamin Bloom discusses League 1's midweek round and whether surprise leaders Stevenage can stay at the top for another round!   #EFLLeagueOne   CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:03 - Wimbledon vs Cardiff 2:51 - Peterborough vs Barnsley 4:23 - Stockport vs Bradford 6:10 - Port Vale vs Stevenage  

Mark, Henry and Richard go through the cup defeat at Stockport and the victory against Crawley that keeps the Alex 100% start going and remaining top of the league. The women's team are in action at Curzon Ashton.We hear from Ben and Eddie as they help us preview the trips to Fleetwood and Gillingham coming up this week.We end with a look at Zac's move north of the border and the recent policing of Crewe Alex games.Remember you can help the running of the podcast at https://buymeacoffee.com/therailwaymen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weekly Unofficial Leyton Orient Podcast by @stevienuss & @supero1881. We rounded up all the news from around the club in the last 3 weeks incl: Huddersfield, Wigan, Wycombe and Stockport match reviews Transfer chat Moan about club selling out of shirts Club news round up Loads of fan views Positives and negatives Ladies and youth team update Hero of the month And loads more! Up the O's

Lloyd Robinson recounts to Chris Beswick his life as a passionate aviation enthusiast and historian, who shares his experiences growing up in Stockport and his early encounters with aircraft. From his childhood fascination with aeroplanes to his career in IT and aviation preservation, we explore the connections that shaped his journey.Join us as we delve into the rich history of aviation and the importance of preserving its legacy.

The boys, along with special guest George from The Wycombe Way, discuss Richard Kone's big (potentially huge) money transfer to QPR, Saturday's head-scratching loss vs. Stockport, and make predictions for upcoming games against Doncaster and Exeter.Thanks to our official partner, 2BLUES Financial Services: https://www.2blues.co.uk/Support the podcast by becoming a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheHeroesofHP12Photography in artwork owned by PRIME Media ImagesTimestamps00:00 - Intro01:10 - Kone to QPR15:54 - Stockport Review30:59 - Orient Review40:49 - Doncaster Preview52:24 - Exeter Preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ, Steve and Tim go through the 2-0 victory over Accrington Stanley as Crewe maintain the perfect start to the season, so far. We look ahead to the two games coming up this week; the League Cup tie at Stockport and Dan helps preview the visit on Crawley on Saturday. We end with a bit more transfer chat and there is news of our latest ex player pod, out on Thursday. Remember you can help the running of the podcast at https://buymeacoffee.com/therailwaymen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Crossman is joined by Charlie Adam, Cameron Jerome, and Mark Clemmit for reaction to the opening Saturday of the Championship season.We hear from Will Still after Southampton came from behind late on beat Wrexham 2-1, Phil Parkinson also has his say on Wrexham being denied an opening win on their return to the second tier. Nathan Jones reflects on a 94th minute winner for Charlton on their return to the Championship. Stoke manager Mark Robins and West Bromwich Albion's Ryan Mason join us to discuss opening wins for their sides. Plus, Dave Challinor joins the pod after Stockport beat Wycombe made it two wins from two in League One.Timecodes: 05:10 - Will Still interview 06:17 - Phil Parkinson interview 09:06 - Mark Robins interview 13:05 - Ryan Mason interview 20:39 - Nathan Jones interview 23:15 - Dave Challinor interview

We've had the League One and League Two, now it's time for the Championship to return.Despite the EFL's top tier being back in action, the This Week's Acca team of Tom Carnduff, Joe Townsend and the returning James 'Jimmy the Punt' Cantrill choose to focus on matchday two after reflecting on a tough slate.They build a treble for Saturday afternoon's 3pm games and discuss their reasons for backing them - and reasons for avoiding others.If you enjoyed the show, head to our profile and check out our Season Acca covering all leagues, as well as individual previews of League Two, League One, Championship and Premier League (from Sunday).THIS WEEK'S EFL! We will then be reviewing the action on a Monday before looking ahead to the weekend with our usual Thursday episode as we build a Saturday acca, enhanced by Sky Bet.Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, as well as hitting like and commenting with your thoughts.

The boys discuss our disappointing but not entirely disastrous opening day defeat at Bradford, more squad additions, the latest on the Richard Kone situation, and make predictions for Stockport and Orient...Thanks to our official partner, 2BLUES Financial Services: https://www.2blues.co.uk/Support the podcast by becoming a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheHeroesofHP12Photography in artwork courtesy of PRIME Media ImagesTimestamps00:00 - Intro01:24 - Bradford Review20:24 - Transfer Chat39:17 - Stockport Preview51:21 - Orient Preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S EFL PODCAST!This season sees a brand new weekly EFL podcast from Sporting Life and the team behind our Thursday show, This Week's Acca.A combination of Tom Carnduff, Joe Townsend, Jake Osgathorpe, Jimmy ‘The Punt' Cantrill and Gab Sutton will be spending their weekends up and down the country, from Exeter to Middlesbrough, so we thought why not get some of the lads together every Monday to pick through the latest action for an EFL podcast, highlighting what they spotted and any "in case you missed it" moments.Opening weekend saw Tom dispatched to Grimsby, arriving home with an inflatable haddock, via chance encounters with a club owner and a couple of EFL players who shared the same train home.He and Joe also discuss Bolton, Stockport, Luton, MK Dons, Barnet, Oldham, Harrogate and the result of our first accumulator of 2025/26.If you have any questions, comments or your own observations please add them to the comments or email thisweeksacca@sportinglife.com

Our guest on Episode #70 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Teamworks Intelligence, is Simon Wilson. Simon is the Chief Executive of Stockport County and one of the most experienced football leaders in the UK. At Southampton, he was only the second full-time performance analyst in the country, before joining Manchester City in 2006. His time there coincided with the new ownership of Sheikh Mansour and a period of complete transformation. Simon played a key role in this, first as Head of Analysis, then Strategy and Performance Manager and finally as Director of Football Services for the entire City Football Group. In this latter role, Simon designed, built and delivered the club's global multi-club operation.  After a short spell as Chief Football Officer at Sunderland, Simon joined Stockport County in 2020 and has masterminded their climb through the divisions. In February 2025, he was promoted from Director of Football to Chief Executive. In this Episode, Simon told us about his career journey, about his pivotal work at Manchester City and about Stockport's seven-year plan.

It's nearly back! Leagues One and Two kick off this weekend. Following two successive relegations Luton are among the favourites in League One alongside the likes of Cardiff, Stockport and Bolton. At the other end could it be a long season for Rotherham, Peterborough or Wimbledon? In League Two Walsall will try to go again while Gillingham and MK Dons have high hopes. Who will be fighting to stay in the football league at the bottom?Fans across the country will be full of hope and expectation but will their hope prove well founded or misplaced? Former football league defender Gregor Robertson joins Tom Clarke to assess the runners riders and also rans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About 10 years ago I was roaming along Red Bank in a part of Manchester city centre I was hopelessly unfamiliar with. On either side of me were tall stone walls topped with railway bridges, boxing me in and hiding the sun from view. Not another soul was to be seen. I sincerely hoped I was in the right place. Thankfully, a few moments later, I was met by a smiling face that had emerged from a red door in the side of one of these dark, Mancunian trenches. Here was Mark Welsby, the founder of The Runaway Brewery and soon he was leading me on a quick tour and tasting. Although it was a while ago, I still remember being thoroughly impressed, especially with his sweet, chewy and resinous American Brown Ale.As the years passed I got to know Mark increasingly well, especially after I relocated to Manchester myself in 2020. But more recently we've become very familiar, as in 2023 he moved Runaway to Stockport, opening a small brewery and taproom a mere 10 minute stroll from my own front door. This means that rarely a week goes by without me bumping into him or his wife and business partner Sam, because the space they've built in Stockport is wonderful, and the beer is tasting better than ever.Located in a former metalworks, opposite Stockport's brand new £140 million bus terminal and right on the banks of the River Mersey as it begins its journey westwards to Liverpool, Runaway has built a space the local community can be proud of. Featuring seating across two levels, twelve beers on tap (including two on cask) and pizza from another excellent local business, Honest Crust, in a roundabout way, it's a shining symbol of Stockport's continuing redevelopment. But more than that, it's a sign of Mark's intent. When the brewery moved here in April 2023, he signed a 10 year lease. This is where the next stage of this brewery's development is to be, and it's here for the long haul. In the latest episode of the Pellicle Podcast—and as part of a wider, more concerted effort to focus on what's happening within the Manchester Beer Scene—I chat to Mark about the origins, and first decade of The Runaway Brewery, before discussing what it means to have relocated, after embedding itself within the Stockport community.We're able to produce The Pellicle Podcast directly thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and our sponsors Loughran Brewers Select. If you're enjoying this podcast, or the weekly articles we publish, please consider taking out a monthly subscription for less than the price of a pint a month.

On today's episode of The Therapy Crouch, it's chaos, comedy, and questionable eyebrows as Abbey and Peter dig into the most unfiltered Ask Me Anything yet.Fresh from kids' birthday party madness and some early-morning meltdowns, the gang swap wholesome parenting plans for brutally honest beauty confessions. Pete faces eyebrow-gate from Abbey and everyone debates what makes someone actually attractive.We hear listener dilemmas involving secret pregnancies, Christmas apart, and one ear-crawling spider that shook us all to our core.Plus, a full-blown dissection of Stockport vs. Liverpool, how to fake drinking at weddings, and the eternal question: what exactly is a thighbrow?It's one for the ages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Justin catches up with Izzy as she settles back into life in Stockport for the summer. After a week off, we hear from the front row-ers in Otley, Holmfirth, Sheffield and Lancaster. Alfie Joey tells us how it's all about Musical Theatre, we go back in time to Rio De Janeiro, and the Post Bag is back home for summer too.   Get in touch here: X – @3045podcast Facebook - @3045podcast Instagram - @3045podcast Email – podcast@justinmoorhouse.com   THIS WEEK'S GIGS:   See Justin on Friday here: https://justinmoorhouse.seetickets.com/event/justin-moorhouse-greatest-performance-of-my-life/foxlowe-arts-centre/3081136   See Justin on Saturday here: https://www.lymmfestival.org.uk/events/festival-comedy-night-3/   OTHER STUFF:   Watch my YouTube Special: https://www.youtube.com/@justinmoorhousecomedian   The Greatest Performance of My Life: https://www.justinmoorhouse.com/   Join the Mailing List: https://justinmoorhouse.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4c600f8287b9c2e121f43c3a1&id=bbd0010665   Music by Liam Frost. Produced by Rachel Fitzgerald and Justin Moorhouse

Georgina in Stockport & Mel in Tywyn stepped out of their comfort zone and gave it a go!

Today's episode features New Order's Tom Chapman and singer Iwan Gronow (Haven, Johnny Marr's band) who discuss the making of Sea Fever's brilliant new album ‘Surface Sound', which follows the band's critically acclaimed debut, ‘Folding Lines'. The five-piece, Manchester based band, which also features Phil Cunningham (New Order) vocalist, Beth Cassidy (Section 25) and drummer, Elliot Barlow, formed in 2019.‘Surface Sound' is out now via Stockport-based indie label Cosmic Glue. In August, the band will be doing a couple of acoustic in-stores at the following record shops: Tuesday 5th August at Banquet Records, London and Crash Records, Leeds on Wednesday 6th August 2025. Synthetic Dreams is presented and produced by Scott ZverblisFollow Synthetic Dreams on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Synthetic Dreams on ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠Follow Synthetic Dreams on ⁠⁠Twitter / X⁠⁠Synthetic Dreams title music by Chris IbbottIf you can, please support the Synthetic Dreams Podcast by buying a coffee ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/syntheticdreams

Known to many as Kayleigh in Peter Kay's Car Share, Sian Gibson joins Kylie Pentelow to discuss her hit BBC comedy The Power of Parker which returns for a second series this week. Sian co-wrote and stars in the series as Kath, a mobile hairdresser by trade and the devoted mistress of her sister's husband. Set around the fortunes of the Parker family's electrical shop in 1990s Stockport, the next instalment sees a shift of power between the trio of Kath, her sister Diane and the object of their affection, Martin Parker.If you open the website for online retailer Shein, a pop-up immediately appears offering a ‘special deal' just for you. But are these savings what they seem? Yesterday the EU told the Chinese fast-fashion website that these discounts, as well as other pressure-selling tactics on its website, infringe EU consumer law and they've given Shein one month to respond or face fines. Mitch Labiak, senior business journalist for the BBC, explains more.Argentinian author Agustina Bazterrica's novel Tender is the Flesh became a worldwide sensation, with sales of over half a million copies in the English translation alone. She talks about her most recent novel, The Unworthy, which is set post-climate apocalypse in a walled sanctuary known as the Sacred Sisterhood. But is it a refuge from the disease and violence that exist outside its walls or a dangerous prison for the women who live there?Announcements of cuts to foreign aid this year from both the UK government and US government, amongst others, have left many organisations facing funding issues and putting their programmes at risk. As humanitarian crises continue across the world, including in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, with many vulnerable people suffering including women and girls, the need to provide aid remains as high as ever. Dr Helen Pankhurst, Senior Advisor on Gender Equality for Care International UK, and Sofia Calltrop, the UN Women Chief of Humanitarian Aid, discuss the effects of these cuts on women and girls globally and the importance of gender equality programming.Since Labour has come to power, there's been a number of issues that have divided the party. From tax rises to whether it should be a two or three-child benefit cap, the tension has been tangible. And with accusations of briefings against female cabinet ministers, what impact is this Labour in-fighting having on women in the party? We spoke to chief political commentator for the I paper, Kitty Donaldson, and UK politics commentator for Bloomberg, Rosa Prince.Presenter: Kylie Pentelow Producer: Kirsty Starkey

Weekly Unofficial Leyton Orient Podcast by @stevienuss & @supero1881. This episode includes: *He's here & he's one of our own, your South Stand Chums have the honour of welcoming Kent Teague back onto the Orient Outlook Podcast as we have a great old chat as he answers your questions, talks about his love of #LOFC and lots more * We reminisce on an amazing night in Stockport in the second leg of our League One Play Off Semi Final as the O's are victorious on penalties and we are heading to Wembley *All the latest talking points from Brisbane Road *Your views *Ladies team update *Fantasy Football League Update *Prediction League Update *Positives & Negatives Of The Week *HerO Of The Week *Plus lots more... Listen now to the most comprehensive round of Orient news and views anywhere in the world. Up the O's!

Colchester United striker Lyle Taylor joins Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff on this week's 72+ to look back on the Championship Play-off semi-finals after Sheffield United and Sunderland booked their places at Wembley. The panel reflect on Sunderland's last gasp winner, hear from the beaten Coventry boss Frank Lampard and Sunderland captain Dan Neil as well as Blades manager Chris Wilder after his side breezed past Bristol City. There's also a discussion over refereeing in the EFL after some controversial decisions in the first legs of the Play-offs in League One and League Two.04:55 - Stadium of Light limbs 12:03 - An emotional Frank Lampard 14:23 - A jubilant Dan Neil 17:47 - Sheffield United demolish Bristol City 21:09 - Blades boss Chris Wilder 27:37 - What's next for Bristol City? 32:39 - Stockport boss Dave Challinor on the offside goal 34:49 - Refereeing in the EFL 40:17 - League Two roundupBBC Sounds / 5 Live / Radio 5 Sports Extra weekend commentaries: Sat 1630 Men's FA Cup Final: Crystal Palace vs Manchester City (5 Live) Sun 1330 Women's FA Cup Final: Chelsea vs Manchester United (Sports Extra 3) Sun 1415 Premier League: West Ham vs Nottingham Forest (5 Live) Sun 1500 Premier League: Brentford vs Fulham (Sports Extra 2) Sun 1630 Premier League: Arsenal vs Newcastle (5 Live)

Weekly Unofficial Leyton Orient Podcast by @stevienuss & @supero1881. This episode includes: *Richie Wellens is back on The Orient Outlook Podcast as your South Stand Chums have an exclusive chat with Super RW as he talks play offs, answers your questions and lots more * We review the 2-2 home draw with Stockport in the first leg of our League One Play Off Semi Final *Your views *Fantasy Football League Update *Prediction League Update *Positives & Negatives Of The Week *HerO Of The Week *Plus lots more... Listen now to the most comprehensive round of Orient news and views anywhere in the world. Up the O's!

Simeon Gholam is joined by Aaron McLean and David Stowell to look ahead to the play-off semi-finals in League One and League Two.Running order: Leyton Orient vs Stockport, Wycombe vs Charlton, Notts County vs AFC Wimbledon, Chesterfield vs Walsall.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

It's been a fallow period for Mr Elis James. The one time leading light of Cymru Connecting has faltered. Boy wonder no more. With 5 failures in his past 6 outings, everyone is asking "has his star fallen?" Will he become like Adel Taraabt, a mere “the streets won't forget” connector of unfulfilled promise?Today he tries to arrest the descent and rectify his mid-season slump.There's a lot else flying around the show today as well. The ruthless competition of the Stockport kids entertainer is examined, Elis watches pigs have an awful lot of sex at a farm, and John wants to head the podcast's efficiency department. Back later in the week when John has actually been to Margate.Go check out the old bonus Bureau de Change of the Mind episodes on BBC Sounds whilst you're here as well.For all your correspondence it's elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk or 07974 293 022 on WhatsApp for those of you who prefer app-based communication.

Taking a break from the great coconut shy of life, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 198 from August 2003 pops up to spark discussion about unknown Russian businessman Roman Abramovich's arrival at Chelsea, Carlton Palmer's dream of taking Gazza to Stockport, a Richard Wright loft injury, the Dell's Chocolate Boxes and much more. Further, magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 453 and Record Breakers brings us an Arminia anthem.Support the showWould you like to hear twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones, and support our print magazine? You would? Then join the WSC Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes

Choreographer Sir Wayne McGregor is one of the most acclaimed, innovative and influential figures in contemporary dance. His works are often the result of creative collaborations with artists, musicians, filmmakers, or with scientists to explore technological issues. In 2006 he was appointed as Resident Choreographer at the Royal Ballet. He has created more than 20 new works at Covent Garden in that time, including Chroma, set to music by Joby Talbot and The White Stripes, and Woolf Works, a full-length ballet based on the life and writings of Virginia Woolf. More recently, McGregor brought the post-apocalyptic vision of Margaret Atwood to the stage in his ballet MaddAddam, based on the writer's acclaimed trilogy of novels. He has worked as a movement director on films including Harry Potter Goblet Of Fire and Mary Queen Of Scots, collaborated with bands including Radiohead and Chemical Brothers, and choreographed the virtual concert, ABBA Voyage. In October 2025, Somerset House in London will mount a landmark exhibition dedicated to McGregor's trailblazing collaborations that have radically defined how we think about performance, movement, and the body. Having won numerous awards, including two Oliviers, Sir Wayne McGregor was knighted in 2024.Wayne McGregor talks to John Wilson about his childhood in Stockport, where he took dance classes and was inspired by John Travolta's moves in Saturday Night Fever. He recalls the house and techno music of the late 80s when he was a student, and how the freedom of expression he felt on nightclub dance-floors informed his style of choreography. Whilst living in New York after leaving university, Wayne came across an open-air performance by the legendary American choreographer Merce Cunningham, whose company was dancing to live music conducted by the avant-garde composer John Cage. It was a chance encounter that had a profound impact on McGregor. He also discusses how science and technology has been a major thematic influence on much of his work in recent years, and how AI has been used to create new works through analysis of physical movement and artistic expression.Producer Edwina Pitman

If you're a regular user of pubs I'm probably someone you'd refer to as a ‘transient' pubgoer. I enjoy variety—the spice of life, as it were. Stimulation, for me, comes from visiting lots of different pubs, and here in Manchester I am spoiled for choice.It's easy enough for me to hop from Café Beermoth, to The City Arms, to Bundobust, to head over to The Salisbury for yet another Old Peculier. And if I jump back on a train or bus to where I live in Stockport, I can visit The Magnet, Ye Olde Vic, The Petersgate Tap, Runaway Brewery… you get the picture. But it's also part of a problem in that this desire I have to visit and experience lots of places often leaves me lacking the feeling of being grounded. And when you think about it, that's one of the key reasons pubs exist in the first place. Thankfully, one pub, just down the road from me in the Stockport borough of Heaton Chapel, seems to have changed all of that. Here I have found a place where the staff know my name (and insist, for some reason, on always calling me by my full name), where they know what I want to drink before I order it, and where I can sit down and be in full conversation with other regulars within seconds. Here is somewhere I feel safe and welcome, always.The place? Heaton Hops, a tiny pub (you might call it a ‘micropub' but I find it diminutive so it's not a term I like to use) just off the busy A6 that's nestled into a neighbourhood that has collected a multitude of similar small, independent businesses. A genuine community. The pub was founded in 2014 by husband and wife Damian O'Shea and Charlotte Winstone, initially as a bottle shop that sold a limited amount of beer to drink on premise. The needs of the community, however, dictated that it should be a pub first, and a bottle shop second, and so that's what it became; home to eight lines of keg beer, and three hand pulls serving immaculately conditioned pints of real ale. Me being me, in my fondness for this place I decided to pitch an article about it to BEER, the quarterly magazine for the Campaign for Real Ale I write for relatively frequently. The piece will be featured in the Summer 2025 edition, and so if you're a member you'll be receiving that around the beginning of June. Listening back to the interview recently, I thought wouldn't Damian, essentially the landlord of my local, make a great podcast guest. And so I've edited that recording into a nice, half-hour interview for you to enjoy.Damian and I chat about Heaton Hops itself, and how he came to own and run his own pub. But we also get stuck into what's happening in terms of small, independent hospitality businesses at the moment, and what kind of beer gets Damian out of bed these days while also indulging ourselves in a bit of nostalgia for the early craft beer days. It's a fun conversation, and one I hope you enjoy. If you'd like to visit Heaton Hops (which is also featured in my book, Manchester's Best Beer Pubs and Bars) you can find it at 7 School Lane, Stockport, SK4 5DE. You might even find me propping up the bar.We're able to produce The Pellicle Podcast directly thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and our sponsors Loughran Brewers Select. If you're enjoying this podcast, or the weekly articles we publish, please consider taking out a monthly subscription for less than the price of a pint a month.

Canadian police say a suspect detained after a car was driven at high-speed into festivalgoers in Vancouver had suffered mental health problems. The interim police chief told a news conference that the number of people killed had risen to 11. Dozens more were hurt at the Filipino street festival on Saturday. He said many unanswered questions remained after what he called the darkest day in Vancouver's history. Canada's political leaders say the country is united in grief. Voters go to the polls on Monday in a general election.Also in the programme: we hear about life in Mandalay, one month after Myanmar's massive earthquake; and an unusual tribute to singer David Bowie- a memorial plaque in the northern English town of Stockport will honour the night he missed his train home after a gig in 1970 and fell asleep at the station.(Photo: A man places tributes on a fence, the morning after a vehicle was driven into a crowd at a Filipino community Lapu Lapu party, in Vancouver, Canada April 27, 2025. Credit: Reuters /Chris Helgren)

Not often do you hear of a goalkeeper going from the Premier League to Tier 9 in the space of a few short years - only to gradually make his way back into the throes of a League One promotion race at the age of 37. Ben Hinchliffe (that's Hinch-liffe, not Hinch-cliffe) is a straight-talking stopper with a whopper of a story to tell - from driving trucks part-time to dislodging every aspiring goalkeeper brought in by Stockport to replace him. Now, as he currently sits on the sidelines with the first lengthy injury of his career, the Prestonian is eyeing a 400th appearances for his beloved County - plus a heck of a lot more if he has his way. Proper goalkeeper.

George is a native of Stockport, birthplace of The Renaissance, and so it is little wonder he has chosen that very topic for this week's episode. Are we on the cusp of another renaissance? Might we be better of with a de-renaissance to make everything simpler just for a bit. It's chunky fodder to be sure so why not let the beans mince it down smooth for you while you expend your mental energy on inventing whatever it is that will eventually replace the pendulum.With thanks to our editor Laura Grimshaw.Join our PATREON for ad-free episodes and bonus/video episodes: www.patreon.com/threebeansaladTickets for Henry's work in progress show at Machynlleth Comedy Festival: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2025/henry-paker/Tickets for Ben's film screening in Manchester: https://www.seetickets.com/tour/daddy-superior-screening-q-a-with-ben-partridgeTickets for our UK TOUR available here: https://littlewander.co.uk/tours/three-bean-salad-podcast/Merch now available here: www.threebeansaladshop.comGet in touch: threebeansaladpod@gmail.com @beansaladpodMusic credit courtesy of epidemicsound.com:Weekly/The Fly Guy Five

Katie Razzall and guests discuss some of the biggest media stories this week: As the cricket season gets going Tim Wigmore cricket commentator at The Telegraph focuses on the Indian Premier League which has become one of the most valuable sports media events ever. Former Editor of The Lady magazine Rachel Johnson and current editor Helen Budworth discuss the closure of the UK's oldest women's magazine and the BBC's deputy economic editor Dharshini David and Max Goldbart the International TV editor at Deadline news site consider the impact of President Trump's tariffs on the TV and streaming industries as well as tech companies. Tony Allen, CEO of the Age Check Certification Scheme (ACCS) based in Stockport has been tasked by the Australian government to trial age assurance technologies, following the government's decision to ban social media for those under 16. He'll be giving an update on his progress . Our latest tech-bro profile tells the story of Jensen Huang who founded the chip company Nvidia. Stephen Witt, author of "The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World's Most Coveted Microchip" out this week tells his story.Producer: Lisa Jenkinson

After back-to-back wins that have seen Manchester City take a commanding position in the race for the top four/five and make it into the semi-finals of the FA Cup, David Mooney is joined by Nick Clarke from the MCFC Fans Foodbank Support group and by Dom Farrell from Sporting News to review the week. With supporters protesting against the club's ticket partnerships and policies, they look at the action that was taken during the opening nine minutes of the win over Leicester and what is hoped it will achieve in the coming weeks and months. After a good performance in the centre of the pitch, we discuss what role Jack Grealish can have between now and the end of the season, plus it was a big week for Nico O'Reilly, after he changed the game at Bournemouth and followed that up by performing very well in midweek. And, with the Manchester Derby on the horizon, we preview that match - and look back to some local derbies that City have NEVER played in the Premier League. We'll hear from fans of Bury, Macclesfield and Stockport with their memories of visits to Maine Road. On top of all of that... what's the most audacious goal City have scored? ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift

It's a new month with the same old madness on Planet earth, with rises in capital gains tax, council tax, energy fees and transport costs, April Fool's is feeling all too close to home…Is there another ‘bucket of woe' for Chancellor Rachel Reeves and will there be more tax rises on the horizon to plug the public finances?This week's Planet Normal stowaway is Conservative councillor, Ray Connolly, who discusses his family's experience after his wife, Lucy, was jailed over a tweet she briefly posted on the day three girls were killed in Stockport.And your co-pilots weigh in on the political drama from across the Channel. Is there a new French boyfriend on the horizon for Allison?Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/ |Read Allison ‘The White House is right: freedom of speech is under threat in Britain like never before': https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/04/01/starmers-britain-trump-free-speech/ |Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Huge news in Elis and John towers today, for Producer Dave bumped into the man, the myth, the Solero supper himself, Mr Tim Davie. Could he use this opportunity to pitch a brand new true crime podcast about dupes from Stockport who get sold fake shoes? Well that commission's ripe for the taking if there's a Magnum that goes the other way.Alongside yet more DG discussion Elis really thinks he should get into juggling, for some inexplicable reason, and we have a game which makes the greatest use of a beat since the invention of the bass drum. To get in touch with the boys send anything you've got to elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp on 07974 293 022.

I hope you're having a great week so far. We're currently on a little podcast break at Working Hard, Hardly Working whilst we work on something hugely exciting which is coming very soon and I focus on opening the first ever TALA store which I still cannot believe is happening! But you know I would never leave you without inspiring content on a monday morning! So I've picked my absolute favourite episodes from the nearly 130 we've released. Today's is with the man with the most soothing voice in the world (who also happens to be a world renowned psychologist) Professor John Amaechi.Not only is he an Organisational Psychologist, an OBE, a New York Times Bestselling Author, a Fellow of the Institute of Science and Technology, a Professor of Leadership, a non-executive director of an FTSE 250 company and the founder of organisational psychology consultancy APS. He was also, more surprisingly, the first Briton to play professional basketball in the NBA league, a move which saw him leave his hometown of Stockport for the world of professional basketball aged just 18. And whilst playing, he was the first NBA player to come out as gay. Never afraid to stand up and speak out, his book made me question a lot of things I thought I knew about myself and the way I live and work. +JOHN'S LINKS: LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/amaechiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnamaechiobe/?hl=enAPS: https://www.apsintel.com/ +MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own brands, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear

What's the right age to give a child a mobile phone? How long should kids spend on screens each day? Why don't we need to feel as guilty about our children's phone use as we might think? Answering all these questions is the awesome neuroscientist Dean Burnett. He explains the difference between compulsion and addiction, and why he doesn't think Australia's plan to ban social media for under 16s is a good idea. We look at tricky issues like explicit content, cyberbullying, and the effect of staring at a screen on kids' eyesight - and find out what we can do about them. Dean tells us how long his own children spend on screens each day, and we are relieved. Along with giving us some tips on dealing with teens, Dean reveals how we can stave off the brain fog that comes with age. We end with some Scummy Mummy Confessions involving dirty pants, the Miami International Psychedelics Convention, and a packet of ham. And keep listening right to the end for some very strong language as we learn the Welsh term for "jellyfish". Dean's brilliant books, Why Your Parents Are Driving You Up The Wall And What You Can Do About It and Why Your Parents Are Hung Up On Your Phone And What To Do About It are out now. For more from Dean go to deanburnett.com. WE ARE BACK ON THE ROAD! Our brand new show Hot Mess is coming to theatres all over the country in 2025 and beyond. Many shows are SOLD OUT already so get your tickets NOW for Stockport, Birmingham, Wrexham, Leeds, Sheffield, Stroud... Then we're off to Dunstable, Chelmsford, Worthing, Cardiff, Worcester, and many more... Visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on X (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

302: Self-love, second chances and dick pics with Lou FeatherstoneEver dreamed of leaving your husband, buying a leopard print bus, and touring America's Bible belt while throwing vibrators out of the window? That's what Lou Featherstone did, and she tells us all about it in this episode. We hear how a dick pic inspired her to leave her marriage after 20 years. We find out what it's like to give a Ted talk and to find new love with an old flame, and Lou shares her top tip for self-love. We also hear about her plans to take her beloved bus on the road here in the UK. To finish up we enjoy some amazing Scummy Mummy Confessions involving a Portuguese taxi driver and a threesome via a Harvester. For more from Lou, including dates for her new tour, follow her on Instagram @luinluland. We are bringing our BRAND NEW SHOW, Hot Mess, to theatres all over the country in 2025! Nunhead, Horsham and Farnham are SOLD OUT already... So get your tickets NOW for Stockport, Harlow, Birmingham, Wrexham, Salisbury, Leeds, Sheffield, Stroud and Epsom... Then we're off to Dunstable, Chelmsford, Worthing, Cardiff, Worcester, and many more... Visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on X (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.