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Recognising the symptoms of ovarian cancer

02-03-2017

Ovarian Cancer is the 5th most common cancer in women, with around 7,000 new cases diagnosed in the UK each year. RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley spoke with Jess Champion, Ovarian Cancer Action to find out what symptoms women should be looking out for.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.2MB - Duration: 6:46 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Do we really need to be eating ten pieces of fruit and veg per day?

02-03-2017

Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick dropped in to RNIB Connect Radio HQ to chat about the stories behind the medical headlines, including a recent headline which suggests we should now be eating 10 pices of fruit & veg per day. She is talking to Simon Pauley.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 13.71MB - Duration: 14:58 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


RNIB in your pocket

01-03-2017

Vet Kirsten Simposn with prevention & treatment tips for pets who have swallowed poisonous pellets. Kirtsen is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.56MB - Duration: 6:04 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Pets Corner: Symptoms to look out for

01-03-2017

Vet Kirsten Simpson with prevention & treatment tips for pets who have swallowed poisonous pellets. Kirtsen is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.37MB - Duration: 9:09 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


World Encephalitis Day 2017

24-02-2017

Encephalitis is a swelling of the brain, caused either by an infection invading the brain or through the immune system attacking the brain in error. RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley spoke with Dr Ava Easton from the Encephalitis Society to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7MB - Duration: 7:39 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Blind Dave Heeley learns new routes

24-02-2017

After his recent family move Dave Heeley and guide dog Seamus have been out and about, learning the various local routes that they will have to negotiate. RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with Dave to see how it's going.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 9.17MB - Duration: 10:01 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Vidar Hjardeng reviews 'Cinderella'

24-02-2017

ITV's Vidar Hjardeng reviews the audio described performance of 'Cinderella' by Birmingham Royal Ballet. Vidar is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.41MB - Duration: 5:54 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Jay Forry reviews 'Moonlight'

24-02-2017

American blind film critic Jay Forry's exclusive UK movie review, including 'Moonlight' directed by directed by Barry Jenkins & starring Trevante Rhodes and Naomie Harris. Jay is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 13.06MB - Duration: 14:16 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Bizzare News - The road to somewhere

24-02-2017

RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with blind journalist Paul Bryce for more quirky & alternative news stories from around the globe, including a story about an unfinished German road which angry local residents are being asked to pay for.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.72MB - Duration: 8:26 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Vidar Hjardeng reviews 'The Tempest'

20-02-2017

ITV's Vidar Hjardeng reviews the AD performance of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Vidar is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.63MB - Duration: 8:20 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


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