Writing Prompt August 16, 2019
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Sunflowers
Fiction Ed Shirley had her camera out this lunchtime, for a Writing Prompt Story Starter. Will her sunflowers pic inspire you?
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Health August 17, 2019
Five Ways To Lower Your Stroke Risk
Following this simple advice may help reduce your risk of suffering a stroke.
Gardening August 17, 2019
Hints And Tips For Your Allotment
As National Allotment Week comes to an end, we have some hints and tips to keep you and your vegetable patch going from strength to strength.
Helping Others August 16, 2019
Hand Of Friendship: Book Bus And “I Am A Reader”
Book Bus CEO David Gordon tells us all about the benefits of the Book Bus's "I Am A Reader" campaign.
Features Ed Blog August 15, 2019
Features Team: Our Book Page
Features Ed Alex explains how books make it into our monthly recommendations.
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Team Blog August 14, 2019
Family Memories On World Calligraphy Day
On World Calligraphy Day, Marion from the Features team shares some special memories.
Team Blog August 11, 2019
One Man’s Clutter Is . . . One Woman’s Nightmare!
New research has revealed that women are more stressed by clutter at home than men . . . though both sexes are still keen to do something about it!
Team Blog August 10, 2019
First And Last With The “Friend” Team
Inspired by a popular question frequently heard on Radio 2, the "Friend" team answers the question "what was your first and last gig?"
150 Years of the "Friend"
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Our Daily Serial
Echoes From The Past
This dramatic, dual-period story by Joyce Begg is set in Stirling, in both 2014 and 1314.
