To celebrate the holidays, we’re looking back at four archive Fresh Air interviews discussing popular Christmas songs: First, jazz singer Mel Torme tells Terry Gross about co-writing “The Christmas Song” on a hot summer day, in an…
Category: 5. Entertainment
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Birmingham artist Mason Newman’s pub has rock ‘n’ roll gallery
“I’m going to be going to the foodbank next week if this doesn’t work – it’s a big risk but it’s going to pay off.”
The pub dates back to the 1800’s and sits in what was the city’s Gun Quarter.
Mr Newman, who described himself as a poor man’s Andy…
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Our son had a stroke in the womb – now we want him to have a full life
Emma’s pregnancy was normal up until the 20-week scan, when the couple were told there was a problem.
Dave, 47, said: “We went in expecting it to be routine and that day was anything but routine.
“They told us there were lots of anomalies on the…
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Blackpool Council’s adult social services director to retire
The CQC gave the authority the lowest possible rating after an inspection in March.
Its report highlighted weaknesses in dealing with mental health and substance abuse, saying “the authority had fragmented plans to tackle these issues and need a…
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Leicester bus timetable changes planned over Christmas
On Monday and Tuesday, Arriva and Central Connect routes in the city will operate a Saturday service.
Then on Christmas Eve, Arriva and First Bus will run a Saturday service ending at about 18:00 GMT and Novus Direct will run a Sunday service…
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Coatham roundabout seal sculptures restored in time for Christmas
Councillor Carl Quartermain, cabinet member for highways and transport, said it had been sad to see the seals “looking so poorly”.
He said: “It’s going to be glorious to see them back to full splendour.
“I’d like to mention my colleague, councillor…
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Oxfordshire ex-offender’s journey of getting a second chance
Devon said he had been promised a place to stay after coming out of prison.
“[It] didn’t work out for me, so I had to be sleeping rough and started to sleep on the road.”
Supported by local organisation Aspire Oxford, he said he was able to find…
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Guernsey fundraising nears £7m for Victor Hugo Centre project
Speaking to BBC Radio Guernsey, Mr Malcic said reaching £7m was a “recognition of both the generosity of the people of Guernsey, but also a recognition of all the benefits that the centre can bring”.
“It will be transformational, not only for St…
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Ulster-Scots: “Fair Fa Ye” from the airwaves in Mourne
It is a sure sign that Christmas is on the way when Fuse FM Mourne, an Ulster-Scots community radio station, hits the airwaves.
With Fuse being an acronym For Ulster Scots Enthusiasts – the station has been broadcasting from Reivers House in…
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Windsor Castle restorers work wonders on Kettering windows
Craftsmen behind restoration work at Windsor Castle and the Tower of London are applying their skills to replace the windows at a historic Northamptonshire building.
Tom and George Bayliss, stained glass restorers from Birmingham, are helping to…
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