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National Grid Calls for UK Energy Masterplan To Meet Climate Change Challenge
The company is seeking greater Government, industry and consumer collaboration in order to meet the Government targets of 80 per cent emissions reduction by 2050, and 15 per cent renewable energy sources by 2020.
National Grid Chief Executive, Steve Holliday, said; "Despite the challenging economic conditions, we must not take our eye off the ball in tackling climate change. This joined-up approach is essential to get the right legislative and regulatory frameworks in place and ensure ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ‘Rebus’ author launches £2m drive to rebuild the Scottish Braille Press
A £2 million campaign is launched today to re-house one of the nation’s leading Braille printing presses – The Scottish Braille Press. It coincides with National Braille Week (4-10 Jan 2009), which this year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, whose invention in 1821 of a writing system based on embossed dots has had a profound effect on the lives of millions of people worldwide.
Braille books, magazines and other materials are produced by the Scottish Brai ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Encourage young people to take action in your communityDo you know an 11–18 year old who has an idea or is already creating change? If so, boost their confidence and life skills and help your local community at the same time: Nominate them for a CHANGEit award. Whether it’s a scheme for reducing litter, making a dent in street crime or setting up an after school club, CHANGEit encourages young people to take their ideas and make them happen.CHANGEit, run by Common Purpose and supported by Deutsche Bank, will award prizes to young people for ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Gok Wan's advice to kids
Many of us have been and are the subject of much playground torment, this can be a very distressing time, for the both the parent and the chid that is going through this. Being bullied can often lead to feelings of worthlessness, but that does not mean that one-day you cannot amount to a great success. TV presenter and style guru Gok Wan shares his experiences of being bullied at school and offers advice on how to combat the situation.
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In this podcast Ben Thompson from Coronation Street talks about his involvement with ChildLine, the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. We hear from some young people struggling with exam stress and we meet Matt, now a volunteer counsellor at Childline, who used the service when he was young.
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Crime Scene WildThe illegal trade in protected wildlife is booming and is second only to drugs in volume and money. The world?s rarest and best loved species are most at risk; caged bears milked for their bile, tigers hunted for their skins and bones for tiger wine, elephants poached for their ivory, gorillas killed for their meat and sharks butchered alive.Shamefully, the industry is worth over£5billion a year and until now, any conservationist standing in a poachers path was likely to be shot dead. Rut ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website If you can?t accept it, CHANGEit
The ?CHANGEit? scheme assists youngsters who want to get their campaigning idea off the ground and to celebrate the success of those who have already made change happen. It encourages youngsters to campaign about any topic that may affect their lives and will then take nominations for the best campaigns. The judges are looking for achievable ideas and determination to make them happen, or evidence of a campaign that has had an impact and the way it has been delivered. CHANGEit launches ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Who do you turn to in your hour of need?
16 to 24 year olds are the age group most likely to lay awake at night wide-eyed with worry, for this generation the stress strikes before bedtime, causing over a third to suffer from insomnia according to new research just released.
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 350 years of the grenadier guards
The Grenadier Guards regiment has fought in almost every major campaign of the British Army, since its formation to the present day, forging a proud and costly heritage. Now the hunt is on to find 10000 former guardsmen to help the regiment celebrate a very special event.
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Concerns are raised as the British Lung Foundation reveals our very close proximity to the cause of mesothelioma exposure to asbestos
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According to a survey by the NSPCC and Sugar magazine, nearly half of teenage girls have been pressurised or forced into a sexual experience, but one in three didn't tell anyone what had happened. The NSPCC has launched a campaign called Don't Hide it to encourage young people to tell a friend or parent or someone else who can help them. Hear what actress Lauren Blake from TV's Totally Frank has to say
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Receiving the award on behalf of Jake was PC Bob Crawford. Jake's actions on 7/7 saved the lives of many people and so the panel of judges awarded him The Blue Cross Medal, presented by actress Felicity Kendal.
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Black and south Asians are three times more likely to need a kidney transplant than the general population but make up less than 2% of deceased organ donors - so patients from these groups have to wait twice as long (up to four years) for a suitable donor than white patients. Only black and south Asian people can help solve this escalating problem. Hear comedian Curtis Walker's plea.
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Lenny Henry asks the nation to lighten up! npower launches search for UK's favourite light bulb joke
Lenny Henry discussing Comic Relief 2007, things he has done this year for example visiting homes for children. He is also promoting the Book of Light by npower, donations from the purchase of the book will be given to Comic Relief. He is encouraging people to think big and increase their donations!
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Lenny Henry asks the nation to lighten up!npower launches search for UK?s favourite light bulb jokes
Lenny Henry discussing Comic Relief 2007, things he has done this year for example visiting homes for children. He is also promoting the Book of Light by npower, donations from the purchase of the book will be given to Comic Relief. He is encouraging people to think big and increase their donations!
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website More black and Asian organ donors urgently needed
Black and south Asians are three times more likely to need a kidney transplant than the general population but make up less than 2% of deceased organ donors ? so patients from these groups have to wait twice as long (up to four years) for a suitable donor than white patients. Only black and south Asian people can help solve this escalating problem. Hear comedian Curtis Walker?s plea.
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Is your pet a lifesaver?
Receiving the award on behalf of Jake was PC Bob Crawford. Jake's actions on 7/7 saved the lives of many people and so the panel of judges awarded him The Blue Cross Medal, presented by actress Felicity Kendal.I asked John Rutter CEO of The Blue Cross to explain the history of the Blue Cross Medal.
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Celebrities are doing their bit for a major charity fundraiser by urging all of us to get off our behinds and walk! They hope that hundreds of walks around the country will help raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Campaign. Two of them joined the Podmaster in the studio.
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16 to 24 year olds are the age group most likely to lay awake at night wide-eyed with worry, for this generation the stress strikes before bedtime, causing over a third to suffer from insomnia according to new research just released.
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 350 years of the grenadier guards
The Grenadier Guards regiment has fought in almost every major campaign of the British Army, since its formation to the present day, forging a proud and costly heritage. Now the hunt is on to find 10000 former guardsmen to help the regiment celebrate a very special event.
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