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5516: LISTEN¦ 'The loneliest country in Europe'? A recent report found higher rates of social isolation on the island of Ireland than anywhere else in Europe. Could encouraging participation in walking groups help tackle this 'silent epidemic'?
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'The loneliest country in Europe'? A recent report found higher rates of social isolation on the island of Ireland than anywhere else in Europe. Could encouraging participation in walking groups help tackle this 'silent epidemic'?
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5532: LISTEN¦ Is pumping iron the key to a long life? A Harvard study involving more than 147,000 people found lifting weights for two hours a week reduced the risk of early death. Frank spoke to top PT Tiernan McCarthy
12:18|Is pumping iron the key to a long life? A Harvard study involving more than 147,000 people found lifting weights for two hours a week reduced the risk of early death. Frank spoke to top PT Tiernan McCarthy
5531: LISTEN¦ Should teens guilty of serious offences like rape go to prison? As MLAs debate increasing the criminal age of responsibility, writer Malachi O'Doherty argues that it may not always be productive, if the goal is rehabilitation
25:07|Should teens guilty of serious offences like rape go to prison? As MLAs debate increasing the criminal age of responsibility, writer Malachi O'Doherty argues that it may not always be productive, if the goal is rehabilitation
5530: LISTEN¦ In the latest episode of our Shared Island Perspectives series, we examine the growing cost-of-living pressures facing families and businesses across the island of Ireland.
26:08|In the latest episode of our Shared Island Perspectives series, we examine the growing cost-of-living pressures facing families and businesses across the island of Ireland.
5529: LISTEN¦ Are rules making drivers with ADHD or anxiety issues eligible for a blue parking badge being exploited? The Taxpayers Alliance has raised concerns amid a rise in the numbers being issued
06:21|Are rules making drivers with ADHD or anxiety issues eligible for a blue parking badge being exploited? The Taxpayers Alliance has raised concerns amid a rise in the numbers being issued
5528: LISTEN¦ Masterchef's youngest contestant, Killyleagh's Adam Morrison, talked to Frank about how it feels to be selected from thousands of applicants, cooking in front of the cameras and against the clock and putting NI food and producers on the map
07:27|Masterchef's youngest contestant, Killyleagh's Adam Morrison, talked to Frank about how it feels to be selected from thousands of applicants, cooking in front of the cameras and against the clock and putting NI food and producers on the map
5527: LISTEN¦ Should we ban 'conversion therapy'? In 2021, MLAs voted to ban the practice, but as yet, no legal change has been made. A doctor, Gareth Patterson, originally from NI, wants to see the law change
18:35|Should we ban 'conversion therapy'? In 2021, MLAs voted to ban the practice, but as yet, no legal change has been made. A doctor, Gareth Patterson, originally from NI, has spoken of the harm he believes is being done
5527: LISTEN¦ Could a review of the PSNI's handling of the Katie Simpson deter victims from coming forward? Would more female officers help? Ex-PSNI officer Linzi McLaren said there have been 'great strides, but there still needs to be a lot more done'
12:36|Could a review of the PSNI's handling of the Katie Simpson deter victims from coming forward? Would more female officers help? Ex-PSNI officer Linzi McLaren said there have been 'great strides, but there still needs to be a lot more done'
5526: LISTEN¦ Potholes - are the roads looking better, following an eight-week push that saw around 10,000 repairs? The DUP's Peter Martin highlighted figures that suggest we could be on course to fix fewer this year than in 2025
09:37|Potholes - are the roads looking better, following an eight-week push that saw around 10,000 repairs? The DUP's Peter Martin highlighted figures that suggest we could be on course to fix fewer this year than in 2025
5525: LISTEN¦ In the latest in our Shared Island Perspectives series, we're looking at healthcare - two jurisdictions, one island - two different approaches to delivering care. Will we ever see the long-promised transformation?
27:25|In the latest in our Shared Island Perspectives series, we're looking at healthcare - two jurisdictions, one island - two different approaches to delivering care. Will we ever see the long-promised transformation?