Podcasts about West Midlands

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The boss of troubled East Midlands Railway leaves withimmediate effect – so what happens now? Will third-party ticket retailers face unfair competitionwhen GBR launches its own retail platform?And we speak to AllRail who represent independent railoperators as to why they think open access strengthens the railway, despiteclaims they abstract revenue.In this episode:(00:00) Intro(00:39) EMR boss steps down(12:37) Third-party ticket competition(26:00) Railcard sales initiative(34:26) Railway News round-up(34:29) Paignton railway station arson(35:45) Botley Road reopening delayed(37:09) Portishead railway reopening work under way(38:17) Trams for Bristol?(39:49) West Midlands strikes off(40:50) Greater Anglia weather disruption(42:28) Hoghton crossing collision clarification(43:44) AllRail open access interview(49:04) Thanks to supporters(50:32) Heritage Railway News round-up(50:36) Severn Valley Railway Birmingham to Bewdley services(54:00) Swindon & Cricklade Railway thefts(54:59) Isle of Man horse tram tracks extension(56:23) Deltic No. 9015 Tulyar to return to traffic(57:33) Vale of Berkeley Line return(59:08) The Quiz(01:03:11) Northern hands out fish and chipsMembership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too.YouTube -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Green Signals: Website -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.greensignals.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merchandise - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://greensignals.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow: X (Twitter) -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/greensignallers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Credits:Thubmnail image - East Midlands RailwayImportant notes:Green Signals Productions Limited was commissioned to produce the Alpine Belle film by Belle Trains Limited. Our tickets and expenses were paid for by them.Notwithstanding that, the opinions expressed by us in the film are our own. You can view our legal disclaimer, copyright information and privacy policy here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.greensignals.org/legal/⁠⁠

Send us Fan MailThis week, our host Jonny Ball catches up with an old friend, Dr Neil Shastri Hurst MP, who came on the show under very different circumstances in a previous season!*Warning- we cover the subject of suicide in this episode.  Details on how you can find help are below.Neil was elected as the Member of Parliament for Solihull West and Shirley in July 2024. Born and raised in South Birmingham, Neil knows the values that make our community strong – hard work, compassion, and a deep sense of service to others.His parents both worked for the NHS – his mother a nurse, his father a GP – caring for families across our region. Their example of compassion, duty, and public service shaped his values from an early age.Following in their footsteps, Neil trained as a doctor and went on to serve in the British Army as a Medical Officer, supporting our Armed Forces both at home and overseas.After leaving the Army, Neil joined the NHS working at a number of hospitals across the West Midlands. His final medical post was with the Major Trauma Service at University Hospitals Birmingham, one of the most advanced trauma centres in the country, delivering world-class care for patients across our region, including here in Solihull West & Shirley.When a medical condition ended his surgical career, Neil retrained as a barrister, specialising in healthcare law. It was this blend of frontline experience – as a soldier, a surgeon, and a lawyer – that drove Neil to seek public office. He has seen first-hand the impact government and national policy can have on people's lives – and he wanted to bring real-world experience to Westminster to shape that impact for the better.He believes that public service is about standing up for what is right – whether that is fighting for better local services, supporting those who serve our country, or ensuring that the next generation has the opportunities it deserves.Neil's priority is simple: to listen, to serve, and to deliver for our community.He brings with him a commitment to integrity, service, and putting people first. As your Member of Parliament, Neil will always stand up for Solihull West & Shirley – and for the country he is proud to serve.call 116 123 to talk to Samaritanshttps://www.thecalmzone.net/get-supporthttps://giveusashout.org/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/managing-your-mental-health-as-a-veteranTo sign up to Neil's Resilience Report find the link here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-resilience-report-7386717617627242497/Support the show✅Support The Show Help Us Grow! Help us reach more veterans by donating the cost of a cup of coffee today...

***This is a preview of a Patreon-exclusive bonus episode. For complete access to this and all of our bonus content, plus ad-free versions of regular episodes, merch discounts, presale tickets to live shows and more, become a Patreon supporter of The War on Cars.*** For our July bonus, we speak with Adam Tranter, the former cycling and walking commissioner for the city of West Midlands in the UK and the founder and CEO of Fusion Media about effective messaging for better and safer cycling. Some of you may know Adam as one of the co-hosts of the Streets Ahead podcast. At Fusion Media, Adam created the #BikeIsBest campaign, which included a brilliant video that showed people using far more powerful tools than they needed to do ordinary household tasks. It cuts right to the absurdity of building a system where people default to using pickups, SUVs, and other large automobiles just to do simple tasks like getting milk at a nearby store. In this conversation, Adam explains that a concept called "pluralistic ignorance" can make it difficult to build the kinds of streets we all want, but there is hope. Sign up on Patreon to hear the entire episode. Buy our book, Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile, wherever you get your books.

Karl Hinett is a British Army veteran, ultra-endurance athlete and motivational speaker whose life is a lived example in resilience and the power of the human spirit. Born and raised in Tipton, West Midlands, Hinett's journey from a wounded soldier to a world record breaking runner has inspired many around the globe.Service and SacrificeDriven by a desire for adventure and service, Hinett joined the Staffordshire Regiment at just 16 years old. By age 18, he was deployed to Basra, Iraq, serving as a gunner in a Warrior armoured vehicle. In September 2005, his life changed forever during a mission to rescue two fellow British soldiers. Amidst a violent riot, his tank was hit by multiple petrol bombs. Engulfed in flames, Hinett was forced to exit the vehicle while still alight. He sustained 37% third-degree burns to his face, hands, arms, and torso.The road through to recovery is now life long. Hinett spent ten days in an induced coma and underwent over 20 major reconstructive surgeries at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. Rather than allowing his injuries to define his limitations, he used his recovery period to set a radical new goal: he would run for those who couldn't.Reclaiming Life Through EnduranceIn 2011/12, Hinett made global headlines by completing 100 marathons in two years, raising significant funds for the burns unit that saved his life. This was only the beginning. He transitioned into the world of high altitude mountaineering and ultra endurance racing, summiting Mount Manaslu and joining the Walking With The Wounded team for an Everest expedition.His competitive drive led him to the Invictus Games, where he represented the UK and secured a Silver medal in the 1500m at the 2018 Sydney games. His thirst for extreme challenges recently culminated in "Project Fire and Ice," a 514km trek across the Arctic Circle in early 2025. Alongside SAS: Who Dares Wins stars Jason Fox and Aldo Kane, Hinett braved temperatures of -30°C to raise over £190,000 for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.Legacy and AdvocacyToday, Hinett is a sought-after motivational speaker in the UK, specialising in mental fortitude and overcoming trauma. As a proud ambassador for The Scar Free Foundation, he champions medical research into scarless healing, and he remains an active member of the CASEVAC Club, supporting veterans who survived life changing battlefield injuries.Through his documentary work, including the 2026 Channel 4 special Arctic Adventure: Ultimate Survival, Hinett continues to prove that while trauma shaped his life, progression need not stop because of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die voormalige burgemeester van West Midlands in Brittanje en mede voorsitter van die verregste Prosper UK-party, Andy Street, het nou saam met Andy Burnham gewerk. Burnham sal vandag amptelike oorneem as die sewende eerste minister in tien jaar in die Verenigde Koninkryk. Street sê daar is ooreenkomstes tussen die twee poste maar, ervaring ontbreek op verskeie vlakke.

We were at the Institute for Government for the sixth event in the IfG DevoLab series, held in partnership with the JUST Centre, at which speakers from three regions with devolved powers set out how mayors and strategic authorities can use their powers, funding and influence to support a just climate transition. The three case studies presented at IfG DevoLab #6 were: ‘The Local Net Zero Accelerator programme in the West Midlands' by Barbara Leach, Programme Manager at West Midlands Combined Authority ‘Devolution and local power for communities in the North West of England', by James Johnson, Head of Regional Programme at the North West Net Zero Hub ‘Place-based climate action in Yorkshire and the Humber - the Climate Commission model', by Rosa Foster, Director at Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission These speakers were joined by Professor Matthew Paterson, Deputy Director at the JUST Centre, for a broader discussion of the benefits of devolution and mayoral leadership for this agenda, how places are developing new ways of governing and new forms of participation to ensure that the climate transition is just, joined-up and reflects local needs, and what might be achieved by further devolution. This event was chaired by Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. The IfG DevoLab is dedicated to exploring the innovations enabled by devolution, learning from the results, and sharing the lessons so that places can take better decisions about how to use devolved powers and budgets. Insights from this discussion will inform a published policy briefing containing the three case studies and a synthesis of key lessons. We would like to thank the Centre for Joined-Up Sustainability Transformations (JUST) for kindly supporting this event.

We were at the Institute for Government for the sixth event in the IfG DevoLab series, held in partnership with the JUST Centre, at which speakers from three regions with devolved powers set out how mayors and strategic authorities can use their powers, funding and influence to support a just climate transition. The three case studies presented at IfG DevoLab #6 were: ‘The Local Net Zero Accelerator programme in the West Midlands' by Barbara Leach, Programme Manager at West Midlands Combined Authority ‘Devolution and local power for communities in the North West of England', by James Johnson, Head of Regional Programme at the North West Net Zero Hub ‘Place-based climate action in Yorkshire and the Humber - the Climate Commission model', by Rosa Foster, Director at Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission These speakers were joined by Professor Matthew Paterson, Deputy Director at the JUST Centre, for a broader discussion of the benefits of devolution and mayoral leadership for this agenda, how places are developing new ways of governing and new forms of participation to ensure that the climate transition is just, joined-up and reflects local needs, and what might be achieved by further devolution. This event was chaired by Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. The IfG DevoLab is dedicated to exploring the innovations enabled by devolution, learning from the results, and sharing the lessons so that places can take better decisions about how to use devolved powers and budgets. Insights from this discussion will inform a published policy briefing containing the three case studies and a synthesis of key lessons. We would like to thank the Centre for Joined-Up Sustainability Transformations (JUST) for kindly supporting this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martin returns with a set of questions about childhood, sparking a funny conversation full of stories from school, family holidays, getting into trouble, and formative years of Luke growing up both in urban West London and rural West Midlands. Expect a premium episode dealing with vocabulary in this conversation.Get the PDF transcript

Kevin Costner gambled hard on making a three hour western, a third of which wasn't in the English language. He turned down roles in The Hunt For Red October and Presumed Innocent to take the risk of making Dances With Wolves. And while history tells it as a masterstroke, in the months leading up to the release, it looked anything but. In this episode, Simon digs into the story of the film, the fact that it was millions short of its modest budget when shooting began... and now, the tale of three different cuts of Dances With Wolves too. If you like this independent podcast, made in a small room in the West Midlands here in the UK, please leave a nice review and subscribe. If you really like it, head over to www.patreon.com/simonbrew too. Thank you so much for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the end of 2025, I was privileged to be asked to visit the JLR plant in Gaydon in the West Midlands to attend their Creative Showcase. I don't hide the fact that I am a car enthusiast, so I must admit that letting me loose amidst the creativity, design and engineering excellence on show was a little akin to letting a child with a sweet tooth free in a sweet shop. One of the highlights of the day for me was meeting a group of apprentices from a range of creative disciplines. As far as I am aware, these good people put their hands up and volunteered to meet with me to explain their roles at JLR and how they got there. I added one request to the conversation before we started: "Please tell me what your experience of D&T was at school, good or bad, and did this have any influence on you wanting to do what you now do at JLR?"One by one, every young person in the room told me of a D&T teacher that had connected with them, and all of the students confidently stated they would be very unlikely to be doing what they do today, were it not for the influence of the named teacher and Design and Technology. One of those young people was Jasmine Allen. Jasmine is a second-year Creative: Technical, Studio Engineering Graduate who, in her own words, works at the intersection between design and engineering, and whose task it is to make sure those two disciplines work in harmony. In this podcast, we follow Jasmine's journey from school to earning a 1st Class Honours in Product Design and Technology (BSc) at Loughborough University, and find out a little more about her role at JLR and how she successfully applied for it, without a plan B. This was a really easy and guest-led podcast which I hope you will not only find interesting, but which I feel has the potential to help so many young people currently at school or university and considering a creative career, possibly with a multi-national company such as JLR. So grab the dog, grab a coffee and a comfy chair, take us to the gym, or maybe to a sun lounger this time of year and enjoy Designed for Life, in conversation with Jasmine Allen. 

On the afternoon of September 19, 1978, 13-year-old Carl Bridgewater set off on his usual newspaper round through the village of Wordsley in the West Midlands. A quiet, hardworking schoolboy who loved fishing, football and Scouts, Carl had only recently started earning pocket money delivering newspapers after school. With just a handful of deliveries left to make, he arrived at an isolated farmhouse where he was due to leave a paper for the older residents. He never made it home.Carl's murder shocked the UK. Detectives launched one of the largest murder investigations the Midlands had ever seen, chasing hundreds of leads, interviewing members of the criminal underworld, searching rivers for the murder weapon and offering substantial rewards for information. What followed appeared to be a major breakthrough, but the investigation would eventually become one of the most controversial in British criminal justice history.In this episode of British Murders with Stuart Blues, we examine the unsolved murder of Carl Bridgewater. We explore Carl's life and the close-knit family he left behind, the events of his final paper round, the huge police investigation that followed, the convictions of the so-called Bridgewater Four, and the extraordinary legal battle that exposed a shocking miscarriage of justice. We also look at the theories that continue to surround the case and ask the question that has remained unanswered for nearly 50 years: who really killed Carl Bridgewater?If you know something about what happened at Yew Tree Farm all those years ago, no matter how small or insignificant it might seem, it's never too late to come forward. You can contact Staffordshire Police by calling 101 or pass information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.Exclusive content:Patreon - Ad Free, Early Access, Exclusive EpisodesFollow the show:British Murders with Stuart BluesDisclaimer: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. 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.

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~This episode we hear from James from the West Midlands in the United Kingdom. James will be recounting his UFO sightings, paranormal experiences and a strange visit from the infamous men in black. He is also an investigator for the Birmingham UFO Group.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-254-a-knock-at-the-door/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://twitter.com/UFOchronpodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~This episode we hear from James from the West Midlands in the United Kingdom. James will be recounting his UFO sightings, paranormal experiences and a strange visit from the infamous men in black. He is also an investigator for the Birmingham UFO Group.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-254-a-knock-at-the-door/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://twitter.com/UFOchronpodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

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In August 2018, Raneem Uday and her mother Khaula Saleem were murdered in the West Midlands despite multiple 999 calls made that night. The system failed them — not through a single act of negligence, but through structural gaps in how those calls were handled and risk was assessed.What followed is a study in what grief becomes when it meets determination. Raneem's aunt, Nour Norris, campaigned for what is now Raneem's Law — a programme embedding domestic abuse specialists directly inside 999 control rooms, in real time. Not on a phone line. Not available for consultation. In the room.Phase one launched across five police forces. This week, the government announced phase two: 12 additional forces, bringing the total to 17 of 43, with a full rollout across England and Wales committed by 2029. Early data shows increased handler confidence, earlier identification of high-risk cases, and faster safeguarding deployment.This episode also covers the government's broader Violence Against Women and Girls strategy — over £1 billion over three years, targeting a halving of VAWG within a decade — and what it will take for that target to hold across political cycles, funding changes, and cultural shifts.Helpline signposting for show notes: National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge): 0808 2000 247 — free, confidential, 24/7 Men's Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 Karma Nirvana (honour-based abuse/forced marriage): 0800 599 9247 Galop (LGBT+): galop.org.ukWelcome to The Marvyn Harrison Podcast — a story-driven conversation exploring identity, fatherhood, masculinity, relationships, culture, politics, sport, and modern life.In each episode, Marvyn Harrison sits down with leading thinkers, creatives, athletes, policymakers, and cultural voices to unpack the defining moments that shaped them. Through image prompts, structured storytelling, and revealing game segments, guests explore pivotal memories, career turning points, personal struggles, and the beliefs that guide their decisions today.Expect honest discussions on mental health, family dynamics, leadership, equity, ambition, resilience, and the realities of navigating success in Britain and beyond.This is a podcast about clarity, where lived experience meets sharp cultural insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK Home Sales Slide 10.4% in June as Every Region Falls Behind 2025 Week 24 has delivered a noticeably softer picture for the UK property market. Across the first three full weeks of June 2026, 75k UK homes were sold subject to contract, down 10.39% on the same period in 2025. That represents 7.8k fewer sales agreed than the 82.8k recorded during the first three full weeks of June last year. With every UK region reporting a decline (full breakdown of the regions below), it would be wrong to pretend that the market has not become more challenging. Yet the comparison needs context. The first 3 weeks of June in 2024, 77.8k homes went sold STC, down by a more modest 2.8k sales, or just 3.8%. Also, when compared with 2023, the picture is stronger. Just 70.2k homes were sold STC during the equivalent period that year, meaning 2026 is ahead by 4.8k sales, an increase of 6.45%. So, UK home sales have undoubtedly lost momentum compared with an unusually strong June 2025. However, this is not a market that has stopped. It is a market operating below last year's peak, broadly alongside 2024, and still comfortably ahead of 2023. Regional Breakdown below Detailed breakdown of the main stats

The latest episode of the Engineers Collective is out now: listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, your usual platform or via the player below. This month's guest is Ben Brittain, director of public affairs at the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE). He told NCE news editor Lee Kenny about his role and how, when he was transportation adviser to Andy Street, the former Mayor of the West Midlands, he spent many years making the case for HS2 and advising on the Midlands Rail Hub and capital programme spending across the West Midlands. He shared his personal experience of congestion on the West Coast Main Line, which creates timetabling issues between Birmingham and Manchester. The poor connectivity between the two cities is symptomatic of the “chronic lack of investment” in Britain's railway. He also expressed concern that sequencing the Birmingham–Manchester rail line behind both HS2 Phase 1 and Northern Powerhouse Rail could delay the route into the 2040s. If that happens, he is concerned it may not happen at all and describes it as a “slow-motion cancellation”. He compared the domestic rail network with services in Europe, particularly the lack of high-speed trains in the UK. “If you do travel in Europe as well, you can see how a high-speed rail network is the norm,” he said. “There are options for high-speed rail and regional or intercity connectivity on conventional rail as well, whereas Britain is hobbled by its Victorian rail infrastructure.” He said HS2 has been an “embarrassment” and a “blemish” on the UK's international reputation. He has concerns that the increasing cost of HS2 may deter governments from embarking on other large-scale infrastructure projects in the future, but that should not be the case. “I think as a result of HS2 and its problems, we've begun to talk ourselves down as a country on our capability of delivering infrastructure,” he said. “And I don't buy that story. We deliver world-class infrastructure in this country, and we at times deliver it well.”

A move from the corporate world to craft beer is path trodden by many of this sector's brewers, business owners and beer professionals. And since taking the plunge for herself, Catherine Webber has become a well-known and much-loved figure in the fantastic fabric that is beer and hospitality. Catherine is the brand and business development manager at Attic Brew Co. Celebrating more than four years with the Birmingham brewery this year, Catherine previously worked for Mondelez International in food safety, quality and training before the world of beer would come calling… A love of cask beer, and an active presence in UK beer festivals would lead Catherine into the industry. The founder of Brum Beer Babs, she's also now an integral part of the team at Attic Brew Co. Founded by Sam Back and Oli Hurlow, the brewery is built on hard graft, creativity and community. What started in an attic in Kings Heath has grown into the largest independent brewery in the West Midlands. A brewery that is still owner-operated, still self-funded, and still grounded in the community. In this episode we speak about her role at the business and how strong core range has been a focal point of the company's ongoing growth and expansion. We discuss those early days drinking in Birmingham and how early experiences with figures such as Andy Parker and Brian Dickson gave her a sense of belonging. We also speak on Catherine's work, alongside friends and industry peers, to make the beer industry a more inclusive and diverse environment but why more needs to be done, too.

In this weeks podcast we reflect on Keir Starmer, the Iran peace deal; Change in Colombia; Fauci lied about Covid; The UK grooming gangs report; Ayaan Hirsi Ali on why all cultures are not the same;  The World Cup - the nations of the world; Best fans of the world cup; Cape Verde; Country of the Week - Japan;  Ideologies that kill - Humanism; Pauline Hanson on abortion; Men in womens prisons in Australia;  California reserves government contracts for gay companies only; West Midlands police inspector spared jail; Indoctrination of children in Scottish Highlands schools;  Disclosure - the Church and Aliens ;  The Hawkstone Farmers Choir wins BGT;  James Burrows dies;  Bob Newhart; No. 3 guitarist - Robbie Robertson; Starbucks Korea have an AI disaster; Feedback;  The NSS report a Church for its preaching;  the Final Word - Reveleation 7:9with music from The Hawkstone Farmers Choir; Baccara;  Oasis; Nick Morgan; Neil Diamond; Deep Purple; Robbie Robertson and Eric Clapton; Maasaki Suzuki; and Roy Turner  

Welcome to this episode in the fifth series of Local History Matters, the podcast run by the British Association for Local History (BALH) to highlight hidden local histories. In this series, we will be discussing with researchers how they got into their field of study, and what their topic can tell us about local history more generally. In this episode, Mark Stewart provides insights into the mysterious “loggerheads” found across Shrewsbury. Mark Stewart started his love of local history at a very early age, and received a degree in history from Keele University. After a career in journalism, he has devoted himself to studying various aspects of local history in the West Midlands since his retirement. You can follow along with the conversation about this podcast by using the hashtag #LocalHistoryMatters, and keep up to date with the work the BALH does by visiting our website https://www.balh.org.uk/ or following us on social media @BALHNews. Music credits: Trendsetter, Mood Maze, Uppbeat.io

Mark is joined by Cameron & Scotty to discuss the Premier League fixtures announcement & the Champions v Champions first game between Arsenal & Coventry. This episode of All Things Sky Blue is brought to you in proud partnership with The Anecdote Bar, the Sky Blue Tavern, Dhillons Brewery, and Coventry City Ladies FC. We're also supported by Wright Steel Fabrications Ltd — supplying RSJs, fabrication services, and welding across Coventry, Warwickshire, and the West Midlands. ATSB is now part of the Sports Social Podcast Network and a Football Content Award finalist. We are also now available on the Bootroom App. Follow us on socials:

In this episode I am reconnecting with an old friend after over 25 years of not seeing each other. Jez Booker is from Solihull in the West Midlands and I first met him at 6th form college, where we became friends and later we got into a band together and had many adventures. Jez later went on to work in marketing and has recently started up his own YouTube channel all about getting out and enjoying the British countryside. Expect a chat full of natural English expressions and slang, and a journey into the past as Jez and I reminisce and also jog each other's memories of things that we did together years ago.Check out Jez's channel "Get Out" @getoutfilms Get the PDF transcript

UK Property Market Weekly Update for Week 22 of 2026 The residential property market industry's weekly reality check on what is really happening in the UK housing market. Week 22 is the week ending 7th June 2026. Headlines show sales agreed are down 8.9% for the first week of June, compared to the first week of June 2025. Regional Breakdown below

Drop us a note about the podcast. Fear has a way of shrinking your world down to whatever headline is loudest and whatever person seems most powerful. We push back on that impulse by reading Psalm 118 out loud and letting it set the order of operations: God first, refuge first, obedience first. “The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear” isn't sentimental, it's a claim about where courage actually comes from when life gets ugly and trust in people starts to wobble.From there, we move through John 12 as Jesus approaches Passover, Mary anoints His feet, and the crowds celebrate a King who rides in on a donkey. It's a vivid reminder that real worship can look wasteful to cynical eyes, that betrayal often hides behind moral talk, and that God's plan keeps moving even when leaders try to clamp down on it. We also read Proverbs on marriage and speak plainly about responsibility, satisfaction, and faithfulness inside the covenant, plus Proverbs 15 on wisdom, humility, and the kind of words God delights in.We then honor Medal of Honor recipient John Edward Butts and reflect on leadership under fire, before shifting into America's Christian heritage with a look at the stated Christian purposes behind Yale and Princeton. Whether you're here for Bible reading, Christian marriage guidance, faith and culture, or Christian education history, the thread stays consistent: no policy can replace repentance, and no institution can fix what only God can heal.Subscribe for more, share this with someone who needs steadier footing, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What part of Psalm 118 do you need to remember most right now?#AmericanHeritage#ChristianNation#AmericanEducation Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribeCountryside Book Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2 

As the UK continues to sizzle in the heat, retailers tell this programme about how sales of air conditioning units have spiked alongside temperatures.Elsewhere we'll take a look at the plight of energy giant BP, who have sacked chairman - Albert Manifold.We'll get all the latest market reaction to another day without a deal to end the war in Iran.A butcher in the West Midlands tells us how the UK's Muslim community is preparing for Eid-Al-Adah.Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

This week, we're joined by Elite Systems co-founder Steve Wilcox for a journey through one of the most important names in British gaming history. Steve shares how a family business in the West Midlands evolved from mail-order cassette games into a major force of the 8-bit era, publishing hits like Airwolf, Commando, Ghosts 'n Goblins, Bomb Jack and Paperboy. Chuckie Egg for iOS: https://tinyurl.com/2hpsvj7aContents:00:00 – The Week's Retro News Stories48:26 – Elite Systems InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books – https://www.bitmapbooks.comCheck out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsPlayEXPO Blackpool tickets: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesMyst And Riven Remakes: https://tinyurl.com/mt76kcn6Dr Mario Plus/4 Fan Game: https://tinyurl.com/2ztwvy6bDreamcast Wii Remote Support: https://tinyurl.com/4nsapkf5Veins Of Iron: https://veinsofiron.com/Taxi Boy Released: https://tinyurl.com/5b4bdjxsTime Crisis Returns: https://tinyurl.com/3hvrjfusFootball Manager On Spectrum: https://tinyurl.com/usdu5bvx

The recent local elections have created a national battle for power within the ruling Labour Party. After suffering substantial losses to Reform UK and the Green Party, even traditionally safe Labour councils have changed hands or been thrown into “no overall control”. Across the country, Reform UK gained 1,452 seats, the Greens gained 441, while Labour lost 1,498 seats.In this episode of Streets Ahead, Laura and Adam focus on the local fallout of those elections; this is the type of politics closest to local people, and it's also the structure used to deliver sustainable and active travel schemes.Joining Laura and Adam are two guests with a deep understanding of local politics:Cllr John Morris, a Labour Councillor in Newham - Labour lost control of the Council and saw a surge in Independent candidates taking seats, leaving Newham in no overall control - but with a pro-car Labour mayor, Forhad Hussain. John was Deputy Cabinet Member for Highways and Sustainable Transport under the previous administration.Martin Price, outgoing Chair of Better Streets for Birmingham, a campaign group focused on safer streets and active travel. Birmingham is another one of those councils thrown into No Overall Control - and in the wider West Midlands, there is now an existing Labour Metro Mayor, 2x Reform Councils, 1x Labour Council and 4x No Overall Control.Links:John Morris' blog, on No Such Thing As A Safe Seat https://plaistovian.substack.com/p/there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-safeOn Birmingham's plan to become a big Low Traffic Neighbourhood: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/oct/04/birmingham-to-become-a-super-sized-low-traffic-neighbourhoodAnd how that plan was inspired by the Belgian city of Ghent: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jan/20/how-a-belgian-port-city-inspired-birminghams-car-free-ambitionsNewham's Living Streets local group: https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/get-involved/local-groups/newham-local-group/And our interview with the late Waseem Zaffar, formerly Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Birmingham City Council, who sadly died this year https://shows.acast.com/streets-ahead/episodes/episode-9-the-west-midlandsHis successor, Liz Clements, also featured on the podcast, as part of a panel discussion https://shows.acast.com/streets-ahead/episodes/live-from-london-walking-and-cycling-conferenceFor ad-free listening, behind-the-scenes and bonus content and to help support the podcast - head to (https://www.patreon.com/StreetsAheadPodcast). We'll even send you some stickers! We're also on Bluesky and welcome your feedback on our episode: https://bsky.app/profile/podstreetsahead.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Sir Lenny Henry, the pioneering comedian, entertainer, actor and campaigner, who tells Gyles his story, and it's an impressive one: from the streets of Dudley in the West Midlands, to winning New Faces at only 16 years old, to an acclaimed run as Othello at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. Lenny brings his childhood home to life - his mother, a gifted preacher who came to the UK from Jamaica, and whose formidable personality was a huge influence on Lenny. His dads - Winston and Uncle Albert. The "tall food". The park. The mood board on his bedroom wall. This is an evocative, fascinating and very funny edition of Rosebud.This episode was recorded at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith in London, in front of a live audience, as part of Riverside's 50th birthday celebrations.Lenny Henry is on tour nationwide, tickets are available here.Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube here. Join The Rosebud Family here. And visit our website here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this day, 29 April 1982, 300 mainly South Asian women machinists were on strike in protest at the sacking of two male union activists and over low wages at the Supreme Quilting clothing factory in Smethwick, West Midlands. After a prolonged dispute, during which they also picketed the plant of a sister company, Raindi Textiles, 24-hours a day, they went back to work after achieving promises of union recognition, although the two men remained sacked.More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/10071/supreme-quilting-strikeOur work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History

Buckle up, Vixens! Episode 190 is a thrilling ride from our home turf all the way to the East Midlands. This week, Mr. and Mrs. N are spilling all the delicious details from the latest unforgettable nights at the V2V Club. From steamy encounters to saucy dance floor antics, we're sharing exactly what happens when the doors close in the West Midlands. But the fun doesn't stop there. We packed our bags and temporarily left the V2V club behind for a spicy little road trip! We caught up with an old friend of the podcast who has recently taken the reins of a stunning private members club for swingers and kinksters out in the East Midlands. Alongside a tour of his new venue, he sits down with us to share his deep passion for Shibari. Listen in as we explore how the beautiful, ancient Japanese art of rope tying is woven into the modern world of kink, connection, and trust. (Adult Content: Strictly 18+ Only) You can visit Mr and Mrs N's website V2V.UK It includes full details of the new V2V Club in Nuneaton Warwickshire. Learn how you can meet the naughty couple! You can contact Mr and Mrs N in the following ways :- V2V Club Website :- V2V.UK Fab Swingers :- naughtycp1 V2V CLUB Email :- naughtycp1@yahoo.com Instagram :- V2V_Club Mr and Mrs N's book "Vanilla To Vixen - My Journey from a Vanilla Life to becoming a Hot Wife" is available now from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. Click on the following link. https://amzn.eu/d/2jKocJO Join Mr and Mrs N's Discord Chat Server :- This is a safe and discreet place where you can chat to fellow liberated members involved in the swinging lifestyle also known as the naughty hobby.  Please read and respect our chat server rules before joining our Discord Chat Server. This service is completely free, there are many rooms to enjoy with fellow members of the swinging community. You MUST BE OVER 24 YEARS OLD TO JOIN THIS DISCORD SERVER. Our Discord server is for social swingers chat. It is exclusively for people involved in the swinging lifestyle. it is not a "pick up" or dating site. You must NOT private message other members without asking their permission in the general chat room. All rooms within V2V Discord are moderated. The following link is an invite into the Vanilla To Vixen Discord Chat Server. Join our discord chat by visiting V2V.UK

In ep 169 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Tammy King joins Sam and Mark to ask when is a safe read too safe? Do we need to be scared of making a script "too voiceovery"? We'll look at what that means! Also in the show... Is it helpful when a client sends a scratch read for direction? Plus how getting the music for a read can change everything about your voice - the softness, the tonality and especially the pacing. We also examine how to pivot from whimsy to confident curiosity? Our wildcards are: an alien made of Smarties, a happy go lucky window cleaner, and a person muttering to themselves.Our VO question this week is all about how you go about finding voice jobs for yourself!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1What if creating a professional marketing film for your business was simple?At AyeMedia, we create high-end marketing films designed to showcase your business at its best.Whether built from existing content or produced from the ground up, every film is crafted for your website, social media, and advertising.Simple, efficient, and built to deliver results.Visit Ayemedia.com and discover a better way to create video.Script 2How do we build a better world together? It starts with a question. Because questions spark curiosity. And curiosity - true, fearless curiosity – is how progress begins. It's not just a campus addition. It's a declaration. A place where people come together, where disciplines intersect, where ideas don't just co-exist, they collide. Designed with identity, built for wellbeing, made to bring minds together, to accelerate the next generation, to create a better world.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Tammy King is an award winning singer songwriter turned voice actor based in the West Midlands. She studied popular music and vocal performance at college and university so she is no stranger to the microphone. Whilst the pandemic put Tammy's live performances on hold, she began investing in a home studio and started volunteering as a local radio host and providing character voices for her husband's online comic book. Loving the versatility of voice work, Tammy did her research and began training in the field. Now approaching her 2 year voice acting anniversary, Tammy has already worked in multiple areas of the industry including corporate, radio, games and audio dramas with clients such as Vocalzone, Birmingham City Council, Playtonic and Hearthfall. Tammy's Website @tammykingofficial on InstagramResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode, we explore what the public think and feel about crime and justice, with Dr Tom McNeil, CEO of The JABBS Foundation for Women and Girls and former Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands. In this discussion Edwina and Tom look at how attitudes are shaped not just by facts, but by media coverage, political messaging, personal experience, and powerful emotions like fear, anger, and empathy. We hear about the links between trauma, poverty, abuse and women's involvement in the justice system, and why understanding these pathways matters for shaping fairer and more effective responses to crime. The conversation also touches on bias in how women are judged, the impact of sending primary carers to prison, and the limits of imprisonment as a solution. More broadly, the episode asks what it would take to have higher-quality public debate about crime – including better public education, more honest political leadership, and a media and social media environment that supports, rather than distorts, informed discussion. Dr Tom McNeil has written a book, Public Opinion on Crime: Message Framing and Deliberative Democracy for a Progressive Consensus. You can access it for free here: https://jabbswomenandgirls.org.uk/resources/open-access-book-public-opinion-on-crime/ Learn more about The JABBS Foundation for Women and Girls: https://jabbswomenandgirls.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Arts24 Music Show, Jennifer Ben Brahim speaks with Ulysse Cottin, one half of French indie duo Papooz. The band is celebrating ten years of music with a new album, "Papooz and Friends" – a sunny journey featuring some of their favourite collaborators. We also hear from British multi-hyphenate Wesley Joseph, who has just released his much-anticipated debut album, "Forever Ends Someday". The record is steeped in nostalgia, with much of it written in his childhood home of Walsall, in the West Midlands.

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Note to listeners: Connectivity was a bit unstable for this week's recording. I offer my sincere apologies for any issues that might interfere with your full enjoyment of this week's podcast.My guest this week inspired me to check out a map of the United Kingdom and learn more about football, or as we call it: soccer. Melanie Evans is the social media manager for Scranton Fringe so she's helping Scranton enjoy the arts and area artists to find their way to the stage. But before she was helping to light up the Electric City, she made her way from Wolverhampton, a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England.I hope this week's conversation with Melanie helps you feel inspired to support the arts in your region and consider getting creative yourself.Applications for the Annual Scranton Fringe Festival are being accepted until March 31, apply here.A big "thank you" goes out to my podcast sponsors Reinvented Threads with Gabby Lynn and Healthy Lifestyle Management with Lisa Rigau for their generosity and support of this podcast. If you enjoy creativity and value ecofriendly fashion, visit Gabby's store at ⁠⁠⁠Reinvented Threads.com⁠⁠⁠ and check out the Events section to see where Gabby will be a vendor in the coming months. If you would like to learn about individual wellness coaching, to attend online meditation and/or learn about mindfulness-based stress reduction, visit Lisa's site at ⁠⁠⁠EatBreatheMoveLive.com⁠⁠⁠.Want to support conversations like the ones Jeannine has each week with fierce and fabulous women by becoming a podcast sponsor? Reach out to Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com for a list of affordable packages and one-time pricing options as low as 25 bucks. Remember that you can also show support by sharing the podcast with a friend, foe or anyone you know and by writing a review and rating the podcast. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram for special events coming up this year in celebration of five years of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl and for perimenopausal rants, nature photos and other fun stuff. Learn about the upcoming screening in Scranton of the documentary Loud Enough Surviving Justice on April 13 and more,⁠ click here⁠. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

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The boys are back after the Mother's Day break to recap another busy week. After a successful trip to the West Midlands where we picked up a point at West Bromwich Albion and three against title favourites Coventry City in their own back yard. The trio of Ray, Kevin and Tom go over the further six points collected at home to Norwich City and Oxford United where we find ourselves extending the unbeaten run to 14 and launch ourselves into the playoff picture. The season is drawing to a close so they also take a look at the run-in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Iran has warned it will show "zero restraint" if its energy facilities are again hit by airstrikes, as the focus of the war shifts to key oil and gas infrastructure across the Middle East. Also: The BBC finds multiple reports of sexual abuse of children taking place in minimarts in the West Midlands. And the King goes for a walk on England's new coastal path named after him.

In late February 2026, news broke that one of Britain's most notorious child killers had been attacked inside prison. Within days, Ian Huntley, the man responsible for the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, was dead. The man accused of carrying out the attack was another inmate, Anthony Russell, and almost instantly the internet lit up with celebration.But here's the thing. While some people online have been calling Russell a hero, that version of the story leaves out something important. Long before he ever crossed paths with Huntley behind prison walls, Russell had already left a trail of devastation across the West Midlands. In the space of just seven days, four people lost their lives after encountering him - David Williams, his mum Julie Williams, and pregnant Nichola McGregor.Exclusive content:Patreon - Ad Free, Early Access, Exclusive EpisodesFollow the show:British Murders with Stuart BluesDisclaimer: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.

The gang is back for a new edition of ITN. This time, Ray, Kevin and Tom have the pleasure to go over our FA Cup Fifth Round victory over Premier League's Fulham. A win that saw us extend the unbeaten run to 10, and ensure our place in the hat for the quarter finals. They bring you up to date with possible opponents and discuss the fresh news of the playoff extension. With no time to enjoy the win, they also discuss the packed week ahead with our trip to the West Midlands to face West Brom on Wednesday night followed by the trip to title favourites Coventry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"UNACCEPTABLE" | Wolves Stun Liverpool at Molineux as Top Four Hopes Falter EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bloodred Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Download SAILY in your app store and use our code promoFPW6ysSu14mN2m4iYbJE at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/bloodred Join Richard Garnett and Mark Jones on the Blood Red Podcast as they pick through the bones of a disastrous night for Arne Slot's side in the West Midlands. In what can only be described as an "embarrassing" display, Liverpool fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers. Despite Mohamed Salah ending his goal drought with a late equaliser to cancel out Rodrigo Gomes' opener, the Reds were undone in the 94th minute as Andre's deflected strike snatched all three points for the hosts. The panel discusses how a season that promised so much is stuttering, with the Reds now fifth in the Premier League table and facing a mon Monumental battle just to secure Champions League qualification. #LFC #LiverpoolFC #FACup #ArneSlot #Anfield #BloodRed Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to never miss an episode of the Blood Red podcast. Get exclusive Liverpool FC podcasts and video content everyday right here.  Subscribe to the Blood Red Liverpool FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3OkL9iT Listen and subscribe to the Blood Red Podcast for all your latest Liverpool FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HfBvKq SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/3SdsjeH Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/ Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoLFC Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoLFC Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodred_lfc Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloodred_lfc Subscribe to us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bloodredliverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this gripping episode, we journey to the atmospheric heart of the Black Country in the West Midlands, joined by the fearless team behind Terror Nation — one of the UK's most dynamic paranormal YouTube channels, renowned for hosting unforgettable investigations and live events at the country's most notoriously haunted locations.We welcome special guests Tim, Kie Zombiie, and Romey (of Romey's Paranormal Adventures), three seasoned explorers who regularly venture into abandoned sites and reputedly cursed places in search of the unexplained.The team opens up about their most chilling personal encounters: heart-stopping full-bodied apparitions appearing out of nowhere, shadow figures charging directly at them, disembodied demonic voices captured in the dead of night, and other high-stakes moments from their wildest investigations.We also dive deep into some of the United Kingdom's most infamous paranormal hotspots, with a special focus on Cannock Chase — frequently dubbed "the UK's Skinwalker Ranch" for its relentless parade of bizarre phenomena. From the blood-curdling cries of the legendary Screaming Lady, sightings of eerie black-eyed children, reports of the menacing Pigman, to countless other unexplained entities and strange lights, this sprawling woodland remains one of Britain's undisputed epicentres of the supernatural.https://youtube.com/@terrornation1?si=mWlNKzO454x1s7Z7Gear up and get freaky with official Let's Get Freaky merchandise! Our spooky-cool collection features hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and more—perfect for showing your love of the paranormal while staying comfy and stylish. Dive into the full range now: http://tee.pub/lic/aQprv54kktwGot a mind-blowing paranormal encounter, cryptid sighting, UFO experience, or any high-strangeness story that still gives you chills? We want to hear it—and we want YOU on the show! Become a guest on Let's Get Freaky and share your true story with our growing freaky community. Drop us a line at: letsgetfreakypodcast@mail.com Or slide into our DMs on socials: Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, or YouTube → @tcletsgetfreakypodcastEverything you need in one place: https://linktr.ee/letsgetfreaky

Often on this podcast, there are stories that you can't quite believe happened in a residential street in the UK on just a normal day. And so it is today when our story takes us to the West Midlands and the terrible, tragic murder of Lorraine Howell.Buy My New True Crime Content Creators Online Coursehttps://adam-s-site-be58.thinkific.com/products/courses/true-crime-content-creation-courseWatch my YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosListen/Watch the True Crime Catch Uphttps://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUpFind Our More About Mehttps://uktruecrime.comJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a winter's night in December 1996, after a couple pulled into a lay-by in the West Midlands, the woman claimed they'd just been victims of a violent road rage attack. The man, her fiancée, lay dying from multiple stab wounds. What followed would become one of the most infamous murder cases in modern British criminal history - a case that split public opinion, dominated tabloid headlines, and introduced a narrative many were too quick to accept.For years, this case has been lazily labelled a so-called “femme fatale” murder - a phrase that risks turning a brutal killing into something stylised, even seductive. But strip away the media caricatures, the courtroom theatrics, and the mythology built around it, and what remains is the death of a young father, Lee Harvey, and a family left to grieve while the country argued over the person responsible.Buy Maureen Harvey's book Pure Evil below (not an affiliate link):Pure Evil | Amazon UKExclusive content:Patreon - Ad Free, Early Access, Exclusive EpisodesFollow the show:British Murders with Stuart BluesDisclaimer: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.

Harry, Beau and Nate discuss the insane levels of Somalian fraud in Minnesota, the West Midlands police bowing to Islamists, and the US and Greenland.