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Tuesday, 7th September
Tom Ward talks to Save The Children about a new report into child mortality rates. James Fullard talks to a Professor of Medicine from University College of London about warnings over the drug Avandia. Last week some thugs threatened boaters and emptied a canal in the NorthWest - James Fullard speaks to British Waterways. Phil Walker talks to Age UK about concerns over hip fracture care amongst the elderly. Trevor Newman investigates the claim that "Wasps are Great!" with the help of charity BugLife.
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Monday, 6th September
James Fullard talks to a Christian Tax Consultant about the news that HM Revenues and Customs have uncovered errors in the PAYE system.
Phil Walker, with the help of the Renewable Fuels Agency, tries to discover if the current practice of mixing bio-fuels with ordinary petrol and diesel is proving successful. Phil also asks the Scottish Parent Teacher Council about news of a large-scale closure of Scottish schools, and looks into a report from Oxford University that shows that bone-strengthening drugs may increase the risks of cancers.
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Friday, 3rd September
Tom Ward talks to Christian Friends of Israel following yesterday's peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians. Tom also talks to the British Beer and Pub Association about a reported huge drop in alcohol consumption. James Fullard talks to the National Association of Probation Officers and to the Proclaim Trust about claims that Community Payback Schemes are being undermined. Tom Ward speaks to the Faraday Institute about Stephen Hawking's claim that the universe could have created itself. Phil Walker comments on the report that almost 50% of Britons were sunburnt this summer.
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Thursday, 2nd September
Tom Ward gets the opinion of author Stephen Sizer on the current talks between Israel and Palestinians. Trevor Newman talks to the charities Scope and Through The Roof about a survey that shows that the majority of disabled people feel socially excluded. James Fullard talks to OfGen and Trafford Trading Standards about concerns that energy suppliers' sales-teams may be mis-selling their products. Tom Ward talks to the School Food Trust about claims that school dinners can cure kids of fussy-eating.
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Wednesday, 1st September
Trevor Newman talks to a panel of guests about Tony Blair's Memoirs. Tom Ward talks to Manchester City Councillor, Pat Carney, and to Christian Voice about the possible ban of Christian protestors at the City's Gay Pride event in 2011. James Fullard talks to the World Cancer Research Fund about claims that brisk walking can lessen the risk of cancer.
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