<p>All this week the Today programme is looking at stories that have been brought to us by our listeners.
Vanessa and Toby are parent governors at a secondary school in South London. They have noticed far fewer children and families where they live, and primary schools closing down as a result.
Exclusive research for Today has shown that primary school num ... Show More
Dec 2024
I have terminal cancer but 'I'm as happy as ever’
Former aid worker Simon Boas, whose essays about his feelings towards life and death went viral, died in July aged 47.He was told he had terminal throat cancer in 2023 and began writing about his experiences in his local newspaper, the Jersey Evening Post. This inspired readers a ... Show More
9m 2s
Dec 2024
Episode 72: Helping Hands Honorees Jeff Ament, Maggie Baird
The week of December 11, 2024 on The Metallica Report…
Steff and Renée are getting ready for the fourth biennial Helping Hands Concert & Auction on Friday, December 13, by speaking with two of this year’s honorees.
First, Renée catches up with actress Maggie Baird (aka the mother ... Show More
41m 45s
Jun 2022
TikTok's Influence On Music, Sibling Rivalry & The Amazing ParaMatildas
Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly. In this episode, we chat to two music and entertainment gurus to find out how singer- ... Show More
16m 54s
Jul 2022
Neighbours Ends, Going Viral & The Commonwealth Games
Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly. In around 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happ ... Show More
17m 55s
Jul 2022
Energy Saving Tips, Why Covid's Back & Our Super Soccer Stars
Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly. In around 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happ ... Show More
17m 33s
Jun 2022
Why Teachers Want To Quit & Minjee Lee: Our Favourite Golfer
Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly. In just 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happen ... Show More
20m 53s