Podcasts about West Midlands

Everton will face Brighton & Hove Albion in their first competitive fixture at their new 52,888-capacity Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, August 23 (3pm). The Seagulls also provided the opposition for the Blues' first game of their historic final season at Goodison Park last year. David Moyes' men will start the 2025/26 season with a trip to newly promoted Leeds United on Monday, August 18 (8pm), some three days after neighbours Liverpool start at home to Bournemouth with a Friday night fixture. The first Merseyside Derby comes in just Everton's fifth fixture, going to Anfield on September 20 after they have tackled West Midlands duo Wolverhampton Wanderers (away, August 30) and Aston Villa (home, September 13) in back-to-back fixtures either side of the first international break of the new campaign. Join Ian Croll, Tony Scott and Chris Beesley as they react to the 2025/26 fixture list. *Emotional farewell to Goodison Park | 16-page Everton souvenir picture special:*  https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/liverpool-echo-monday-19th-may-2025-4583-p.asp *Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:*  https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir *25 Best Reach Podcasts*https://podcast.feedspot.com/reach_podcasts/#h5644883 *Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here:* https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO's Royal Blue YouTube channel. Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday.  Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.evertoFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode, Stuart is joined by renowned sleep expert James Wilson – also known as The Sleep Geek. James works with Coventry City FC, athletes, shift workers, parents, and top UK brands to help people understand and improve their sleep in the real world. They dive into: Why sleep problems are so common – and so misunderstood The impact of poor sleep on mental health, performance, and relationships The biggest myths around sleep (spoiler: 8 hours isn't magic) Practical, no-fluff tips to sleep better starting tonight How elite footballers and everyday people can manage sleep during stress, travel, and change Whether you're always tired, struggle to switch off, or just want to feel more in control of your nights — this episode is packed with insights. Follow James on socials: @TheSleepGeek Learn more at: thesleepgeek.co.uk

In March 2024, a call to emergency services led police to a quiet home in the West Midlands. Inside, they found a child in bed, wrapped in a duvet. At first, it looked like she was sleeping. But appearances can be tragically deceiving.What followed was a case that would reveal shocking failures, devastating truths and a fight for justice led by someone who wasn't bound by blood - but by love.This is the story of Shay Kang - a bright, playful 10-year-old girl whose voice was silenced far too soon and whose memory now fuels a growing movement to change the law.

Welcome to this latest edition of the new look MPFT Podcast!For this episode we're focusing on the opening of our new mental health crisis care facility at St George's Hospital in Stafford.Mark Fletcher from the MPFT communications team is joined on this chat by Shelley Evans, MPFT Service Lead for Mental Health Urgent Care Services in South Staffordshire.Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the specialised facility will offer urgent assessment and support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis who have come into contact with emergency services.It serves as an alternative to emergency departments for people facing urgent but non-life-threatening mental health needs, supporting MPFT's health and care partners in the West Midlands.A transcript of this episode is available to download⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.mpft.nhs.uk/application/files/5517/4912/8915/The_MPFT_Podcast_Episode_095_Transcript_-_Opening_of_MPFTs_new_mental_health_crisis_care_facility.docxAs well as being able to listen to episodes via your podcast channel of choice, you can now also view episodes through our YouTube channel - ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@mpftnhs⁠⁠

We're answering more of your Waterloo Road questions on the latest podcast, taking on everything from Eurovision to Australian prisons via an entertaining chat about colourful chips in a specific part of the West Midlands.*** If you want to subscribe to the PATREON page, visit http://www.patreon.com/waterlooroadpod/ for full details. The newest wild fanfiction chapter is available right now. ***Many thanks to our current Patrons: Erin, Matthew Kumar, Eve, Laura, Natalie (@nataliethebookreader on Instagram), Lucy Fields, Hazel, Lottie Smith, Etta, Jade, Ollie C, Helen, Kat, Joe Buckle, Catval, Mel, Maddie, Hannah Louise (NHS Mental Health Services), Lou Parsons, Emily, Bryn, Alex, Lily-Ann, Beckett, Ryan, Nathalie, Rebecca Grimshaw, Mark, Ricky, Helen (@red.head.read on Instagram), Megan, Janie, Frank, Laura A, and Matthew.Please do follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips and probably terrible jokes also. And, of course, hit that subscribe button and leave a rating/review on your podcast service of choice!

Stuart is back hosting another episode of All Things Sky Blue In My Opinion live answering questions from the Sky Blue Army on the latest Sky Blues matters and remember it's only his opinion. ATSB is partnered with The Anecdote - https://www.Facebook.com/anecdotebar, the Sky Blue Tavern & Coventry City Ladies FC. Wright Steel Fabrications Ltd are our sponsor for 2025/26 season. They stock and supply RSJ's along with supporting any fabrication needs and requirements and all other general welding fabrications in and around Coventry, Warwickshire and the West Midlands. We are also now part of the Sports Social Network. Here is the link for the Shaw family fundraiser discussed in the episode - https://t.co/jYFV8a7dtg . You can also find us on: X (Twitter) - @AllThingSkyBlue Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/allthingsskyblue Facebook - All Things Sky Blue TikTok - allthingsskyblue YouTube - @allthingsskyblue If you ever need someone to talk to, please reach out

Episode 6 Season 15This weeks edition of the Speedway Tavern looking at the Speedway news across the UK Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to our channels.Available on:YoutubeFacebookPodcasts onSpotifyAppleAcastAmazon, and many more..search "Speedway Tavern" With Mike Harris, Matt Buck and Chris Browne Recorded in Solihull, West Midlands for SRBPodcasts Edited/Produced by Chris Browne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.srbpodcasts.com ⁠⁠⁠Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/srbmedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers has been propelled into Premier League stardom in what feels like a blink of an eye. From Halesowen in the West Midlands to West Bromwich Albion's academy to the Riverside Stadium (via Man City) Rogers now finds himself under the development of Unai Emery.

Episode 5 Season 15This weeks edition of the Speedway Tavern looking at the Speedway news across the UK Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to our channels.Available on:YoutubeFacebookPodcasts onSpotifyAppleAcastAmazon, and many more..search "Speedway Tavern" With Mike Harris, Matt Buck and Chris Browne Recorded in Solihull, West Midlands for SRBPodcasts Edited/Produced by Chris Browne⁠⁠⁠⁠www.srbpodcasts.com ⁠⁠Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/srbmedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv HS2 investigating two firms supplying staff for West Midlands leg Gary Lineker signs off from final Match of the Day as he leaves BBC after 26 years North Korea arrests senior official over warship launch failure Sir Salman Rushdie pleased with attackers maximum sentence AI could already be conscious. Are we ready for it BBC returns to Gaza baby left hungry by Israeli blockade Michael Gaine Human remains identified as missing County Kerry farmer Portstewart Dead minke whale washed up on beach King travels to support Canada as it fends off Trump The rise and fall of Michelle Mone A self created fairy story

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv HS2 investigating two firms supplying staff for West Midlands leg AI could already be conscious. Are we ready for it Sir Salman Rushdie pleased with attackers maximum sentence Gary Lineker signs off from final Match of the Day as he leaves BBC after 26 years Michael Gaine Human remains identified as missing County Kerry farmer Portstewart Dead minke whale washed up on beach North Korea arrests senior official over warship launch failure King travels to support Canada as it fends off Trump The rise and fall of Michelle Mone A self created fairy story BBC returns to Gaza baby left hungry by Israeli blockade

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv AI could already be conscious. Are we ready for it HS2 investigating two firms supplying staff for West Midlands leg Michael Gaine Human remains identified as missing County Kerry farmer Gary Lineker signs off from final Match of the Day as he leaves BBC after 26 years The rise and fall of Michelle Mone A self created fairy story North Korea arrests senior official over warship launch failure Sir Salman Rushdie pleased with attackers maximum sentence Portstewart Dead minke whale washed up on beach King travels to support Canada as it fends off Trump BBC returns to Gaza baby left hungry by Israeli blockade

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv The rise and fall of Michelle Mone A self created fairy story Gary Lineker signs off from final Match of the Day as he leaves BBC after 26 years Sir Salman Rushdie pleased with attackers maximum sentence BBC returns to Gaza baby left hungry by Israeli blockade Portstewart Dead minke whale washed up on beach Michael Gaine Human remains identified as missing County Kerry farmer HS2 investigating two firms supplying staff for West Midlands leg King travels to support Canada as it fends off Trump AI could already be conscious. Are we ready for it North Korea arrests senior official over warship launch failure

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Post Office data breach Hundreds of victims to get compensation Greggs shifts food behind counters to stop shoplifting UK EU deal moves on from Brexit rows, Starmer says Will UK EU deal mean huge boost for economic growth Gary Lineker A sorry end to a BBC career Trump Putin call exposes shifting ground on Ukraine peace talks Russia and Ukraine to immediately start ceasefire talks, says Trump UK weather forecast more accurate with Met Office supercomputer Inquest opens into death of West Midlands fire chief Wayne Brown PC Tasered amputee, 92, in wheelchair, court hears

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv PC Tasered amputee, 92, in wheelchair, court hears Post Office data breach Hundreds of victims to get compensation Russia and Ukraine to immediately start ceasefire talks, says Trump Inquest opens into death of West Midlands fire chief Wayne Brown Greggs shifts food behind counters to stop shoplifting UK weather forecast more accurate with Met Office supercomputer Will UK EU deal mean huge boost for economic growth UK EU deal moves on from Brexit rows, Starmer says Trump Putin call exposes shifting ground on Ukraine peace talks Gary Lineker A sorry end to a BBC career

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv PC Tasered amputee, 92, in wheelchair, court hears Inquest opens into death of West Midlands fire chief Wayne Brown Post Office data breach Hundreds of victims to get compensation Greggs shifts food behind counters to stop shoplifting Trump Putin call exposes shifting ground on Ukraine peace talks Russia and Ukraine to immediately start ceasefire talks, says Trump Will UK EU deal mean huge boost for economic growth Gary Lineker A sorry end to a BBC career UK EU deal moves on from Brexit rows, Starmer says UK weather forecast more accurate with Met Office supercomputer

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv UK weather forecast more accurate with Met Office supercomputer PC Tasered amputee, 92, in wheelchair, court hears UK EU deal moves on from Brexit rows, Starmer says Post Office data breach Hundreds of victims to get compensation Will UK EU deal mean huge boost for economic growth Gary Lineker A sorry end to a BBC career Trump Putin call exposes shifting ground on Ukraine peace talks Inquest opens into death of West Midlands fire chief Wayne Brown Russia and Ukraine to immediately start ceasefire talks, says Trump Greggs shifts food behind counters to stop shoplifting

Stuart is joined by Glenn from the All Things Sky Blue Team & Sky Blues fans Cameron & Jay to look back on the Sky Blues aggregate defeat v Sunderland in the playoffs 2nd leg and look forward to the summer transfers . Cameron also provides the latest on the Cov City loanees as the season ends for them. ATSB is partnered with The Anecdote - https://www.Facebook.com/anecdotebar & also the Sky Blue Tavern along with the Coventry City ladies football team. Wright Steel Fabrications Ltd are our sponsor for 2024/25 season. They stock and supply RSJ's along with supporting any fabrication needs and requirements and all other general welding fabrications in and around Coventry, Warwickshire and the West Midlands. You can also find us on: X (Twitter) - @AllThingSkyBlue Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/allthingsskyblue Facebook - All Things Sky Blue TikTok - allthingsskyblue YouTube - @allthingsskyblue . If you ever need someone to talk to, please reach out

Episode 4 Season 15This weeks edition of the Speedway Tavern looking at the Speedway news across the UK Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to our channels.Available on:YoutubeFacebookPodcasts onSpotifyAppleAcastAmazon, and many more..search "Speedway Tavern" With Mike Harris, Matt Buck and Chris Browne Recorded in Solihull, West Midlands for SRBPodcasts Edited/Produced by Chris Browne⁠⁠⁠www.srbpodcasts.com ⁠⁠Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/srbmedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Tuesday! It's time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we dive into your property questions.   (0:45) With £50K saved up for his first property investment, Paul's looking to invest locally in the West Midlands. He's torn between buying a flat or house, and wonders if he'd be better off looking in cheaper areas and trying to purchase two properties instead of one. He asks Rob & Rob what they'd do in his position.  (5:55) Simona's in the process of buying a two-bed flat in Manchester city centre, but some red flags have popped up during conveyancing, including a big jump in service charges, a £2K deficit, and no reserve fund in place. With the seller's solicitor slow to respond, she wonders if this is a sign to walk away.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest 

Josh is joined by the All Things Sky Blue Team & Sky Blues fans Scott & Cameron to look back on the Sky Blues 2-1 defeat v Sunderland in the playoffs 1st leg and look forward to the away leg on Tuesday. Cameron also provides the latest on the Cov City loanees as the season starts to end for them. ATSB is partnered with The Anecdote - https://www.Facebook.com/anecdotebar & also the Sky Blue Tavern along with the Coventry City ladies football team. Wright Steel Fabrications Ltd are our sponsor for 2024/25 season. They stock and supply RSJ's along with supporting any fabrication needs and requirements and all other general welding fabrications in and around Coventry, Warwickshire and the West Midlands. You can also find us on: X (Twitter) - @AllThingSkyBlue Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/allthingsskyblue Facebook - All Things Sky Blue TikTok - allthingsskyblue YouTube - @allthingsskyblue . If you ever need someone to talk to, please reach out

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Bristol street sex workers help police to stop child abuse Biden BBC interview Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine Criminals who skip sentencing could face two more years in jail Five takeaways from Bidens BBC interview West Midlands housing estates plagued with constant problems Final designs revealed for Queen Elizabeth memorial Kashmir Why India and Pakistan fight over it What we know about Indias strike on Pakistan and Pakistan administered Kashmir Government defends National Insurance exemption in UK India deal The wedding with almost 100 bridesmaids

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Criminals who skip sentencing could face two more years in jail Final designs revealed for Queen Elizabeth memorial Kashmir Why India and Pakistan fight over it Bristol street sex workers help police to stop child abuse The wedding with almost 100 bridesmaids What we know about Indias strike on Pakistan and Pakistan administered Kashmir Biden BBC interview Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine Government defends National Insurance exemption in UK India deal Five takeaways from Bidens BBC interview West Midlands housing estates plagued with constant problems

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Criminals who skip sentencing could face two more years in jail Five takeaways from Bidens BBC interview West Midlands housing estates plagued with constant problems The wedding with almost 100 bridesmaids Final designs revealed for Queen Elizabeth memorial Government defends National Insurance exemption in UK India deal Kashmir Why India and Pakistan fight over it Bristol street sex workers help police to stop child abuse Biden BBC interview Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine What we know about Indias strike on Pakistan and Pakistan administered Kashmir

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Five takeaways from Bidens BBC interview Kashmir Why India and Pakistan fight over it Bristol street sex workers help police to stop child abuse Final designs revealed for Queen Elizabeth memorial Government defends National Insurance exemption in UK India deal The wedding with almost 100 bridesmaids Biden BBC interview Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine What we know about Indias strike on Pakistan and Pakistan administered Kashmir Criminals who skip sentencing could face two more years in jail West Midlands housing estates plagued with constant problems

Stuart is joined by Glenn and Mark from the ATSB team to discuss the playoffs & the upcoming first leg v Sunderland at the CBS on Friday. Jonny from the Roker Report joins to give a Mackem perspective on the tie. ATSB is partnered with The Anecdote - https://www.Facebook.com/anecdotebar & also the Sky Blue Tavern along with the Coventry City ladies football team. Wright Steel Fabrications Ltd are our sponsor for 2024/25 season. They stock and supply RSJ's along with supporting any fabrication needs and requirements and all other general welding fabrications in and around Coventry, Warwickshire and the West Midlands. You can also find us on: X (Twitter) - @AllThingSkyBlue Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/allthingsskyblue Facebook - All Things Sky Blue TikTok - allthingsskyblue YouTube - @allthingsskyblue . If you ever need someone to talk to, please reach out

Josh is joined by the All Things Sky Blue Team & Sky Blues fans Scott & Cameron to look back on the Sky Blues 2-0 win in play-off decider v Middlesbrough at the CBS Arena & look forward to the upcoming play-off ties v Sunderland. Cameron also provides the latest on the Cov City loanees as the season starts to end for them. ATSB is partnered with The Anecdote - https://www.Facebook.com/anecdotebar & also the Sky Blue Tavern along with the Coventry City ladies football team. Wright Steel Fabrications Ltd are our sponsor for 2024/25 season. They stock and supply RSJ's along with supporting any fabrication needs and requirements and all other general welding fabrications in and around Coventry, Warwickshire and the West Midlands. You can also find us on: X (Twitter) - @AllThingSkyBlue Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/allthingsskyblue Facebook - All Things Sky Blue TikTok - allthingsskyblue YouTube - @allthingsskyblue . If you ever need someone to talk to, please reach out

Mark and Glenn are joined by fellow Cov City fan Ian to debate & discuss CCFC's playoffs push & the last day decider v Middlesbrough at home with Boro fan Steve offering their thoughts on the game. ATSB is partnered with The Anecdote - https://www.Facebook.com/anecdotebar & also the Sky Blue Tavern. Wright Steel Fabrications Ltd are our sponsor for 2024/25 season. They stock and supply RSJ's along with supporting any fabrication needs and requirements and all other general welding fabrications in and around Coventry, Warwickshire and the West Midlands. You can also find us on: X (Twitter) - @AllThingSkyBlue Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/allthingsskyblue Facebook - All Things Sky Blue TikTok - allthingsskyblue YouTube - @allthingsskyblue

This weeks edition of the Speedway Tavern looking at the Speedway news across the UK Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to our channels. With Mike Harris, Matt Buck and Chris Browne Recorded in Solihull, West Midlands for SRBPodcasts Edited/Produced by Chris Browne⁠⁠www.srbpodcasts.com ⁠Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/srbmedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I have a conversation with Adam Williams who is the Young Social Democrat Chair for Social Democratic Party (SDP)about the political future of the young people in Britain. Adam joined the SDP in April 2024 and campaigned in Coventry South for Alastair Mellon during the 2024 General Election. He joined the YSD executive as Deputy Chair in August 2024, then was elected Chair in January 2025.He's been involved in politics since 2017 and comes from a Red Tory and Catholic background.He holds an MA in Crusader Studies and a BA in Medieval and Early Modern History with a particular interest in 13th Century Crusading. He currently works in administration, and has hobbies such as model making, athletics and archery. He is based in the West Midlands.

According to College of Policing guidance, Non-Crime Hate Incidents (NCHIs) help forces build an intelligence picture of community tensions and understand where they need to allocate resources for prevention. Indeed, during a House of Lords debate in November 2024, Lord Hanson, the Home Office minister, told peers: “It is vital that the police monitor non-crime hate incidents when proportionate and necessary to do so to help prevent serious crimes”. However, the Telegraph reports that freedom of information requests submitted to police by Harry Miller, the founder of Fair Cop, revealed that many of the biggest forces, including the Met, Greater Manchester and West Midlands do not actually analyse the NCHI data they collect. Meanwhile, the Conservatives are tabling an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill to abolish non-crime hate incidents. FSU members can use our Campaigns tool to write to their MPs to urge them to vote for this amendment. In our next item, we discuss the barring of Renaud Camus, a French philosopher, from entering the UK due to his controversial views on immigration. Lord Young is quoted in the Telegraph, “We've reached out to him to see if he'd like any help in appealing this decision, and he said yes. So I anticipate that we are going to be getting an immigration lawyer on the case”. He adds, “I don't think that the common good is endangered by inviting people to set out their contentious views in the public square, particularly not someone as distinguished as Mr Camus”. We end with a brief discussion on a new FSU briefing paper written by Trevor Kavanagh and entitled, “Journalism in the Dock, Sir Keir Starmer's Baseless Prosecution of Tabloid Journalists as Director of Public Prosecutions”. The video of Monday's FSU event, “Lifeblood of Democracy”, where we discussed the issues raised within the paper and Operation Elveden, will soon be available on our website. ‘That's Debatable!'  is edited by Jason Clift.

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com   Episode Links: What Is Human-Centered Design? Microlearning Add a heading in a Word document Are young people's attention spans really shrinking? It's more complex than you might think Are attention spans really collapsing? Data shows UK public are worried – but also see benefits from technology User-generated content You Can't Fix Every Problem With Training Why Many training progreammes fall short and how to fix them Three Data Points You Can Track in Your LMS and What They'll Tell You How to Track Employee Training: Here Are the 5 Best Ways Massive Open Online Course Completion Rates Revisited: Assessment, Length and Attrition 21+ Truly Shocking Online Course Completion Rate Statistics How to Run A Content Audit in 2024 Massive open online course The Art of Unlearning | Morgan Ogunleye | TEDxElmhurstUniversity Video reflection and feedback in learning and development Content IS NOT king in L&D L&D Must Resolve 'Content Chaos' to Meet Performance Goals - The LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) Yahoo Finance RARE John Cleese corporate training video | Bosses From Hell | vintage comedy | Video Arts Online learning in higher education Overcoming the Fear of Sharing Yourself Online (gentle visibility for sensitive souls in business) — Soul and Self The impact of social media on Teaching and Learning: Transforming education in the digital age This week's guests are Gaenor Aitken. Gaenor has been working in L&D for over 25 years, specialising in systems training.  Currently working as a Learning Solutions Lead for an international shipping management company (L&D project manager), she gets the opportunity to make a demonstrable impact on L&D and wider business. Gaenor has been pivotal in creating, reviewing, managing and “prettifying” content for several large organisations. With new innovations in AI and TikToc, she is excited about what the future for L&D content will look like. Always continuing to learn, she has just finished her advanced yoga teacher's qualification and makes great use of her Skillsoft access. https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaenor-aitken/   After working in sales and marketing for over 20 years, Karen Cureton was an early adopter of social media. As soon as it emerged, she embraced it with open arms. Roll on to today and she has become a results-driven social media specialist. Karen's been helping businesses for over a decade with proven strategies for success. Her aim is to unpick the often-complex world of algorithms and analytics, and share her expertise. As an ex-pat Geordie, her straight-talking, friendly approach focuses on making social media simple and easy to understand. She believes that social media is a wonderful, cost-effective way to reach new audiences and build your brand. However, she is always surprised to find so many businesses lack the right knowledge and skills to use this valuable marketing tool effectively. Karen thrives on getting results for her clients. She's worked with scores of businesses over the years, as both a Social Media Trainer and Manager. She has decades of experience when it comes to understanding the customer experience. She's very proud of her high client retention rate and has over 100 recommendations on LinkedIn. Her broad client base covers the East Midlands, West Midlands and beyond. Since the pandemic, she now works internationally with clients as far away as Australia. www.curetonconsulting.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/karencuretontraining/   Kathryn (Katie) Swandale is currently working at Immediate as Senior Learning and Development Partner and has over a decade of experience in designing and delivering strategically aligned, experiential learning. She began her career in teaching before moving into apprenticeships and developing leadership and management qualifications, including collaborating with CIPD to shape HR and L&D qualifications at all levels. Recognised for her impact with awards in company collaboration and business transformation, Katie champions inclusive, real-world learning that empowers individuals and drives organisational success, moving beyond traditional models. www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-swandale www.linkedin.com/company/immediatemedia/   Laura Giles is Head of Learning at Desq managing learning design activity across Sales, Marketing and Production. She has been creating meaningful learning experiences for global brands, the public sector and higher education since 2009. As well as a PGcert in Teaching and Learning she is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She admits to being slightly obsessed with storytelling and wanted to get out of her comfort zone and do the podcast. https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-giles-learning-designer/  

David Keene, CEO of Aurrigo, discusses how autonomous driving will progress in the UK, how a chance encounter pivoted his company's entire market and the journey of turning grant funding into an initial public offering.  Aurrigo is an autonomous driving company that specialises in vehicles for the aviation industry, including self-driving baggage carriers. The Coventry-based company was founded in 1993, initially focused on autonomous passenger vehicles. A call from the head of innovation at International Airlines Group, convinced Keene that the future of Aurrigo's technology was in supporting aviation. The group listed publicly on London's AIM market in 2022. 

Josh is joined by the All Things Sky Blue Team to look back on the Sky Blues away defeats v Plymouth and Luton along with the playoff decider on Saturday v Middlesbrough at the CBS Arena. Cameron also provides the latest on the Cov City loanees. ATSB is partnered with The Anecdote - https://www.Facebook.com/anecdotebar & also the Sky Blue Tavern along with the Coventry City ladies football team. Wright Steel Fabrications Ltd are our sponsor for 2024/25 season. They stock and supply RSJ's along with supporting any fabrication needs and requirements and all other general welding fabrications in and around Coventry, Warwickshire and the West Midlands. You can also find us on: X (Twitter) - @AllThingSkyBlue Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/allthingsskyblue Facebook - All Things Sky Blue TikTok - allthingsskyblue YouTube - @allthingsskyblue . If you ever need someone to talk to, please reach out

In this week's episode I am joined by UFD client Ashley Gray from Grey Electrical Contractors in the West Midlands. Ashley's been doing very well in the electrical contracting world while also building a pretty impressive property portfolio using the BRRR strategy (buy, refurbish, refinance).   We got into the nitty-gritty of how Ashley transformed his business by getting serious about the financials. We all know cash flow is king, but hearing how Ashley shifted from taking any job that came his way to strategically pursuing long-term contracts that provide consistent revenue was eye-opening.   Ashley shared some painful lessons about pricing - something I think a lot of us can relate to! He admitted to underpricing jobs early on because he wasn't properly accounting for all his overheads. Once he built proper financial models and forecasting tools, the game completely changed for him.   Ashley's approach to employee retention is gold - he's created a culture where his team feels valued, and it shows in their loyalty. His journey from scrambling for jobs to building a stable, profitable operation is exactly the kind of real-world business evolution I love exploring on this podcast.   It's time to dive in - I hope you enjoy!   You can connect with Ashley via his social links below: https://www.instagram.com/newhorizonhomes/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-gray-73492b285/    UFD RESOURCES: 

The Speedway Tavern ep2 s15Looking at whats been going on the speedway world this week.With Mike Harris, Matt Buck and Chris BrowneAvailabe as a podcast on most platforms from WednesdayAlso live on Tuesday on Facebook and Youtube ( Search Speedway Tavern) Recorded in Solihull, West Midlands for SRBPodcasts Edited/Produced by Chris Browne⁠⁠www.srbpodcasts.com ⁠Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/srbmedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A man goes viral for fixing a broken McDonald's sign, a Minnesota cat sets the record for the longest tail, police in West Midlands capture a runaway donkey with mince, an oddly-shaped house in Illinois sells for $350,000, and a 4-year-old calls 911 after his mom eats his ice cream only for police to later surprise him with a treat. 00:10 Fixing the Broken McDonald's Sign01:19 World's Longest Cat Tail02:06 The Mischievous Donkey02:51 The Unique Pie House03:21 Ice Cream EmergencyUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    

As Donald Trump's tariff plans sent markets around the world into absolute chaos, Wall Street and the US braced themselves for a plunge in stocks. But as expected, Trump doubled down, urging them to stop panic selling and defending his tariffs which he said are “bringing in billions of dollars a week” for the country. We hear that Keir Starmer has to stay after he spoke in the West Midlands about his plan to respond to the tariffs and how he'll protect British jobs and businesses.Kamal and Camilla ask if there's trouble brewing in the White House already as cracks in Donald Trump and Elon Musk's relationship appeared with Musk taking aim at some of Trump's most trusted advisors.And The Telegraph's Tim Stanley joins us to defend his latest column on Trump's tariff tactics as he asked if the President may actually be on to something, despite the reaction across the world.Read:What Trump's tariffs mean for your money - James Baxter-DerringtonProducers: Georgia Coan and Will LewisSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineySocial Media Producer: Rachel DuffyVideo Editor: Andy MackenzieStudio Director: Meghan SearleEditor: Camilla TomineyOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August 2015, 20-year-old Susan Whiting vanished in Walsall after accepting an invitation to stay the night at a friend's house.Susan, a kindhearted young woman with learning difficulties, was naturally trusting - something her killers exploited in the worst way imaginable.What began as an innocent sleepover soon turned into something far more sinister. By the time the truth emerged, it was already too late.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies!Follow me on social media:Facebook | British Murders with Stuart BluesInstagram | @britishmurdersTikTok | @britishmurdersJoin the private Facebook group:British Murders Podcast - Discussion GroupVisit my website:britishmurders.comIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.comDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On February 9th 2022, a man entered a flat in Digbeth in Birmingham and stabbed 41 year old Jimming Zhang. He died from the fatal wounds and despite an extensive investigation by West Midlands police and obtaining a DNA profile, the killer has never been identified. Police are appealing for information and a £20 000 reward has been offered.Important information provided by:Forensics: CSI on BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0004p7f/forensics-the-real-csihttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgj55vz317lohttps://crimestoppers-uk.org/news-media/news/2022/apr/west-midlands-reward-of-20-000-over-jinming-zhang-murderhttps://www.westmidlands.police.uk/news/west-midlands/news/news/2025/february/dedicated-teams-in-the-spotlight-in-new-forensics-the-real-csi/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-60994891Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

Two men, aged 54 and 36, were arrested in England for a cryptocurrency fraud that cost a 75-year-old Aberdeen resident a six-figure sum. Police Scotland, with assistance from West Midlands and South Yorkshire Police, led the operation. Authorities stress vigilance as elderly individuals remain frequent scam targets, with crypto fraud surging globally. -Thinking of buying … Continue reading Crypto Scam Targets Elderly Globally #1801 → The post Crypto Scam Targets Elderly Globally #1801 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Two men, aged 54 and 36, were arrested in England for a cryptocurrency fraud that cost a 75-year-old Aberdeen resident a six-figure sum. Police Scotland, with assistance from West Midlands and South Yorkshire Police, led the operation. Authorities stress vigilance as elderly individuals remain frequent scam targets, with crypto fraud surging globally. -Thinking of buying … Continue reading Crypto Scam Targets Elderly Globally #1801 → The post Crypto Scam Targets Elderly Globally #1801 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Today we are covering two appeals: Freda Green who has been missing since 2nd April 1972 and The Wark Forest man who has been unidentified since 1990. Both cases have had recent new appeals and are important to cover.Important information provided by: https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/24935701.new-appeal-find-missing-brierley-hill-woman-freda-green/https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/freda-margaret-green-missing-breaking-31005123https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1wevy9487doMIssing People profile: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/freda-green-24-128818If you know anything please contact West Midlands Missing Persons Investigation Unit on 0121 626 7003.https://locate.international/appeals/wark-forest-man - If you have information please contact Locate International using the contact form in the link.Contemporary news articles: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/homeMusic by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

This week's episode of Scouser Tommies sees Jim Boardman and Jay Reid discuss Liverpool's derby ‘defeat' at Goodison Park. Well, you'd think it was, given the celebrations afterwards. There's also a brief mention of the FA Cup and a look ahead to games against West Midlands sides Wolves and Aston Villa. That game against the neighbours was the final derby at the Blue's second home ground, before they move even further from Everton to their third home ground next season. It was always going to have some kind of controversy to it, and no doubt some refereeing involvement in those controversies. For decades now, not just the three since Everton last won any silverware, all we've heard from the blue quarter of the city is how it's somehow our fault, with our Kopite behaviour and our own army of referees, that they've been as bad as they are. Evertonians have a talent for remembering 12th minute throw-ins, incorrectly awarded, that start a chain reaction that results in a Liverpool winner five minutes from the end. Even if they weren't actually born when it allegedly happened. This time, however, it wasn't Everton who were hard-done-to by a referee. They got a goal from a free kick that wasn't a foul. They were beneficiaries of the first ‘next goal wins' bit of timekeeping in a Premier League derby. They didn't get their manager sent off for offering to shake hands with the referee. And many more. Not according to them, though, as Jay points out, recalling some conversations you'd call unbelievable if you'd never encountered a Blue before. They have their own logic, you see, with LFC in the centre of all the equations. How did the game compare to the same fixture last season? Both ended in disappointment, but were there still plusses to be had this time? Did the defeat against Plymouth have any bearing on things? Next up is the visit of Wolves, a chance to get back to how it was before these two trips to what some people might call smaller clubs, having their cup finals. Back at home, it's an opportunity to make the most of that world renowned Anfield support, and hopefully only a couple of players unavailable. Liverpool are now seven points clear, despite the ‘loss' during the week, but as Jim points out, it's not won yet, there's still a lot of work to do and the best way to do it is probably to stick to the age-old Reds adage of taking it one game at a time, Wolves first. Also this week, Jay and Jim talk about how different clubs welcome their players to the pitch, and the extremely different but equally embarrassing ways some of them do it. There's also a couple of ideas on how maybe the Anfield atmosphere could be made even stronger, small tweaks that could make a huge difference. As always, despite the result, there's always plenty to laugh about from across the park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Gallagher discusses the risk from H5N1 bird flu in the UK as a poultry worker in the West Midlands is infected and looks to the US where the disease is spreading in cattle. He's joined by virologist Dr Ed Hutchinson from the University of Glasgow to discuss how the virus is evolving, whether we are edging closer to bird flu becoming a pandemic and how it's being handled in the US as President Trump's government takes office.Also, you've been sending in your questions on embarrassing health problems and lots of you have asked about the problem of leaking urine, known as urinary incontinence. James puts your questions to Dr Vanessa Apea, a consultant physician in Genito-urinary and HIV medicine at Barts Health NHS Trust and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London.Presenter: James Gallagher Producer: Tom Bonnett

In this FA Cup special episode of In Focus, Aaron Paul goes to the West Midlands to speak to Birmingham City striker Jay Stansfield. The 22-year-old joined the Blues permanently in the summer of 2024 for a reported £15 million, a record deal for a club in League One, having been on loan from Fulham the previous season. The striker talks about his journey to now, the feeling it brings at the club being owned by Tom Brady and how his team will setup in their FA Cup 4th round tie against Newcastle. He opens up on the impact his late Dad, Adam Stansfield had on him, who passed away in 2010 after suffering with colorectal cancer.

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Will Henry and Brian McIntosh, two friends whose lives were tragically cut short. Discover how a deadly mix of debt, deception, and desperation led to their brutal murders in a quiet Black Country industrial estate. As investigators sifted through layers of false alibis, cutting-edge digital forensics ultimately uncovered the truth. Join us as we explore the shocking details of this case, from the moment the victims were lured to their deaths to the decisive evidence that brought their killer to justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Arsenal's emphatic victory against Man City give them the confidence to go all the way in the title race? Why is it likely to continue getting worse at Old Trafford before things get better? Has Nuno found yet another gear for Nottingham Forest to go to? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss a crucial victory for Wolves in the West Midlands derby and how Man City have been ‘Space Jammed' this season. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The Black Country Blokes, we're joined by Richie Ghent, an ex-professional boxer with an impressive 6-0 record, who has transitioned into a successful boxing coach and gym owner. Richie runs RG Boxfit in Bilston, West Midlands, a thriving boxing club offering classes for all levels, from beginners to professional fighters.In this episode, Richie discusses his journey from the ring to coaching, the challenges of managing a professional and amateur boxing setup, and his dedication to nurturing talent in the Black Country. Learn how his team competes across the UK and internationally.If you're passionate about boxing, coaching, or community development, this episode is a knockout!#BoxingCoach #RGBoxfit #BlackCountryBoxing #ProBoxing #AmateurBoxing #EnglandBoxing #BoxingCommunity #TheBlackCountryBlokesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bcb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Jason Ralph joins the Hayseed Scholar podcast. Brent has known Jason's work for two decades, but only fairly recently met him in person. Jason grew up in the village of Norton Canes in South Staffordshire near the West Midlands of England.  His father had worked in the coal mines years prior, but then started a business where all of Jason's family would eventually work. The original plan was to get a teaching degree focused in physical education, but that didn't quite work out. Jason's intellectual turn happened in a number of locations - working back at his father's business during breaks while reading the newspapers, in the US during a stint at 'Camp America', which put him close to UMass-Amherst, and then in Wales at Aberystwyth, where he would get his Bachelor's and then Master's, concluding with a PhD in War Studies at King's College London. But it was equal parts critical theory and security, as well as strategic studies and intelligence, that inspired Jason's interests.  Jason's earlier work was on American Exceptionalism and the ICC, including a Review of International Studies article that Brent would read and begin to know Jason's research through. Jason talks about breaking into academia through positions at Exeter, and then Leeds, where he remains to this day. He reflects on his approach to writing, what he does to unwind, how playing the guitar helps with both, and more!