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Richard Hayes speaks to John Giddings, He’s worked managing tours with the biggest names – Bowie, Madonna, Lady Gaga and U2. John talks about his early days in St Albans, his stellar career and offers tips for anyone wanting to make waves in the Music Industry.

In this podcast Jason chats to Bim Afolami, Conservative MP for Harpenden and Hitchin. They discuss: – Nationwide Political Talking Points –  Local Harpenden and Hitchin issues – Your Community Questions The politics show is broadcast every Sunday at midday. If you have missed out this month and have questions for Bim please send them ... Read more

The politics show returned this month after a hectic recess and a lot of events to discuss. In this podcast Jason chats to Daisy Cooper, Liberal Democrat MP for St Albans. They discuss: – Nationwide Political Talking Points –  Local St Albans Issues – Your Community Questions The politics show is broadcast every Sunday at ... Read more

The politics show returned this month after a hectic recess and a lot of events to discuss. In this podcast Jason chats to Bambos Charalambous, Labour MP for Enfield and Southgate. They discuss: – Nationwide Political Talking Points –  Local Enfield and Southgate issues – Your Community Questions The politics show is broadcast every Sunday ... Read more

The politics show returned this month after a hectic recess and a lot of events to discuss. In this podcast Jason chats to Bim Afolami, Conservative MP for Harpenden and Hitchin. They discuss: – Nationwide Political Talking Points –  Local Harpenden and Hitchin issues – Your Community Questions The politics show is broadcast every Sunday ... Read more

Can we feed the world, get our carbon emissions to net zero and boost biodiversity? Scientists from Rothamsted Research think we can and they’re set to find out how in a major new research project. In this podcast, Dr Jonathan Storkey explains what they’ll be doing, how farmers themselves will be involved and why he’s ... Read more

Hear all of Chris Tillin’s chat, from Verulam Sport, with local icon Sian Brice. Sian is an ex international athletic and shares her experiences of competing in Olympics, the World Championships and the Commonwealth games. Sian is currently involved with Costa swimming, the St Albans Athletics Club, and Triathlon, and has her own business built ... Read more

De Havilland is an important part of our local history and their museum in London Colney is a fantastic place to visit.   Volunteer Derek Lamb takes us around the museum in Part 2 of this Podcast.

In general, the payments and benefits available for older people have to be claimed and are not paid automatically.  This even applies to state pension. In this podcast, we hear about how you can qualify for various payments and how you can get help in applying.

We find out about lasting powers of attorney, which can give your relatives or others the ability to manage your financial and other affairs if you are unable to do so.  It is rreally important to think about this ahead of time beause it is very difficult to manage someone else’s affairs without them and ... Read more

We explain this complicated area.  Are you eligible for Pension Credit?  How should you find out? Pension Credit is a benefit you have to apply for, it is not granted automatically