{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a746135e188bf946fff4069/6a9ebb52ffe0e274913ce724?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"LMFM Local Challenges Episode 4","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a746135e188bf946fff4069/1788787240680-bc780826-f0aa-4d3f-a540-87ebe040d747.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>As part of our ongoing commitment to highlighting the local issues affecting listeners across the North East, each week here on the show we are focusing on one Local Challenge and shining a light on the issues that matter most to you.</p><p><br></p><p>The LMFM Local Challenges segment gives us half an hour each week to hear directly about the concerns facing communities across the region — and we want to hear from you about the issues you think we should be talking about, and the changes you’d like to see.</p><p><br></p><p>This week, we’re focusing on public transport across the North East — looking at the availability, reliability and accessibility of buses and trains, and the challenges facing people who rely on public transport every day to get to work, school, college, appointments and to stay connected with their communities.</p><p><br></p><p>From rural areas with limited services to concerns around cancellations, delays, routes and frequency, we are going to take a look at all of it and at what can be done to improve public transport services across Louth and Meath.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We are joined in-studio now by Sinn Fein TD for Meath-East Darrem O’Rourke, and by Fine Gael TD for Louth, Paula Butterly…&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"LMFM "}