Best Scottish Housing News Podcasts (2024)

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54 - Housing Bill part 1 Rent controls and tenants' rights with Dr John Boyle 28:45

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With the long-awaited Housing Bill finally here, hosts Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black will dedicate the next four episodes to digest various elements of the legislation, including homelessness and domestic abuse, culminating in an interview with housing minister Paul McLennan. But we begin the series with a discussion on increased rights for privat…

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Chuck Norris honors his 103-year-old mother, TikTok bans around the globe, Taylor Swift’s new album: explicit, blasphemous, and anti-Christian

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It’s Tuesday, April 30th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson TikTok bans around the globe TikTok bans are spreading. India banned the app in 2020. Nepal did so last November as well as Afghanistan and Iran among others. As of last week, the U.S. gov…

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30/04/24 - Border checks, global disease monitoring and integrated pest management 14:13

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New border checks for imports of food and plants coming into the UK from the EU, start 30th April 2024. Some farming groups have been calling for these checks for some time - saying they will give producers here more of a level playing field with EU producers, because UK exports have had similar checks since Brexit. But some importers say inspectio…

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Humza Resigns: the reaction. 1:29:34

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Innes speaks to several guests about the big news of the day: Humza Yousaf has resigned as First Minister of Scotland.

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Saturday Night Live comedian roasted Biden and media; Stabbed Orthodox bishop denounces Australian censorship; Comedian Russel Brand got baptized

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It’s Monday, April 29th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian Muslims kill 3 Christians in Benue State Fulani Muslim herdsmen killed three Christians last week in Benue State, Nigeria, reports Morning Star News. Alfred Omakwu, a local city cou…

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27/04/24 Farming Today This Week: illegal fishing, land mines on farmland in Ukraine, universal credits, trees and forestry 24:38

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Illegal fishing on rivers and watercourses is on up according to the police, who are stepping up patrols with other agencies. Angling clubs pay thousands of pounds every year to stock rivers with fish for members and taking fish without permission is theft. Better training of police in poaching laws has led to a recent spate of convictions and a le…

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UPDATE: Bute House Agreement reaction 38:38

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Innes and Josh catch up on the BHA reaction.

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Gaza Solidarity Scotland 4:18

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Innes heads over to Parliament to speak to Gaza Solidarity Scotland. They're protesting outside Holyrood as they feel the Scottish Government is complicit in Gaza "genocide."

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26/04/2024: Red Tractor, Tree nursery, Universal Credit, Isle of Luing cattle 14:04

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The National Sheep Association says it has no confidence in the Red Tractor assurance scheme's executive. MP's have highlighted the impact of the changes in welfare payments on farmers, who historically claim tax credits to boost low incomes. A tree nursery manages to combat the adverse weather conditions, and a breed of cattle found on a remote Sc…

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Muslims set fire to Christians’ homes in Egypt, Teen suspended for “Only Two Genders” t-shirt, God’s meteor shower

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It’s Friday, April 26th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Muslims set fire to Christians’ homes in Egypt On Tuesday, April 23rd at 11:00 p.m., Islamic extremists set fire to several homes and shops owned by Coptic Orthodox Christians in Egypt’s Min…

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End of the yellae and green dream 49:13

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Josh speaks to Scottish Greens members about the end of the Bute House Agreement.

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Westminster Gossip, The Bute House Agreement and Rail 43:49

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Kirsty's got fresh gossip from all of her swanky Westminster events about the timing of an election; Calum explains why Humza Yousaf might not be First Minister of Scotland for much longer; and will Labour be the Government to finally improve rail services? Support the podcast by becoming a member at: https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources. Host…

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Why do we have a housing crisis in Scotland? Political analysis from Andy Maciver 33:35

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In this episode of the ESPC property show, Andy Maciver, a seasoned political analyst, joins hosts Megan and Paul to dissect the intricacies of housing policy and its relationship with the evolving political landscape in Scotland. From the impact of ideological beliefs on property ownership to the imperative of addressing housing supply shortages, …

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House Majority Leader gives glory to God; Tennessee bans discriminatory de-banking; Supreme Court hears another abortion case

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It’s Thursday, April 25th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark How Indian Hindus are endangering Christians in Nepal International Christian Concern reports that Christians are facing more persecution in the Hindu-majority nation of Nepal. The incre…

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25/04/2024 Illegal fishing, housing estate flock, ash dieback 13:47

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Fishing is a very popular pastime. In England alone, the Environment Agency issued more than 900,000 fishing licenses between March 2022 and April 2023. But illegal fishing on rivers and watercourses is on the up, according to the police, who are stepping up patrols with other agencies. Angling clubs pay thousands of pounds every year to stock rive…

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Dr John Boyle - Housing Stats and the economy 59:53

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Renowned housing economist Dr John Boyle of Rettie joins Steven & Brian to discuss the housing economy of Scotland and the implications of the recent housing legislation on the build to rent sector. In the podcast, John reveals how he believes red tape and a hostile attitude towards landlords from government is fuelling Scotland’s housing crisis. H…

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The Rwanda Bill finally pushed through, Labour - the “True Party of English Patriotism” and The Bute House Agreement / with Ruth Wishart 6:01

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At the end of the show a question from Roger Hyam Recommendations: Ruth The Glasgow Girl (Paperback) - Aasmah Mir A Glasgow Girl is the coming of age story of Aasmah Mir's childhood growing up in 1970s Glasgow. From a vivacious child to a teenage loner, Aasmah candidly shares the highs and lows of growing up between two cultures - trying to fit in …

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Scottish buffer zone around abortion mills, Florida greenlights volunteer school chaplains, Sudanese Muslim militants have damaged 150 churches

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It’s Wednesday, April 24th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Sudanese Muslim militants have damaged 150 churches Last April, a civil war broke out between factions in Sudan’s military government. The U.S. Commission on International Religious Fre…

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24/04/24 - Labour's Rural Crime Strategy, Scottish forestry grants and English deer management 14:14

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The Labour Party has launched a Rural Crime Strategy, saying crime is rising faster in rural than urban areas. Research commissioned by the party, and based on information from the House of Commons Library, shows rural crime has risen by a third since 2011, compared to a rise of 24% in urban areas. Labour says the new Strategy would include increas…

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Pastor to Tucker Carlson: We need to repent of our sin; Capitol Bible Reading Marathon begins; Japan, Singapore, and America guilty of growing debt the most

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It’s Tuesday, April 23rd, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Hinduism threatens Christians in Nepal Hindu nationalism is spreading into Nepal, threatening Christians in that country. International Christian Concern reports that protesters demanding …

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23/04/24 - Land mines in Ukraine, trees on farmland and peatland re-wetting 14:16

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Around 38 million acres of Ukrainian farmland has now been rendered too dangerous to farm by Russian mines. According to the charity the "Mines Advisory Group", there have been more than a thousand mine accidents in Ukraine since 2022 - with farmers making up one of the largest single groups of casualties. We hear from the man in charge of clearing…

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22/04/24 Public perception of commercial forestry, the state of UK woodlands, feral pigs in Scotland. 12:02

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Today trees: from Welsh Government plans to get them planted on farms, to the ever missed English planting targets and the recent cuts to the budget for planting in Scotland, trees are the subject of much debate in rural areas. Despite our fondness for them and need for timber, we still don't like commercial forestry. Foresters warn the public's pe…

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Former Congresswoman: U.S. Democrats have joined Team Hamas & Iran, Kennedys endorse Biden over RFK, Jr, Australian bishop forgives his Muslim stabber

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It’s Monday, April 22nd, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Bible-tweet case to be heard at Finnish Supreme Court Päivi Räsänen, Finland’s former Minister of Interior and a sitting Finnish parliamentarian, will stand trial for a third time for her Bi…

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20/04/24 - New Welsh Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary, unlawful game licences and dairy pollution 25:06

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Wales' new Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs says his first job it to listen to farmers. It comes after unrest and large protests in Wales by farmers, angry about the Welsh Government's approach to farming. In particular, the way its tacking TB in cattle, stricter rules on pollution and the Sustainable Farming Scheme, which wil…

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North Korea’s hatred of Christians; Naked man, claiming to be female, arrested at Planet Fitness; High school student suspended for “illegal alien” phrase

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It’s Friday, April 19th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus North Korea’s hatred of Christians North Korea’s hatred of Christianity has condemned hundreds of thousands of Christians to death and left remaining believers fearful and hiding in the shad…

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19/04/24 River pollution from dairy farms, new border checks for food, pumpkin diversification 14:06

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Most UK dairy farms are failing to meet environmental regulations aimed at protecting rivers from pollution; so says the campaign group River Action which has used freedom of information requests to find new data. It says dairy farms are one of the biggest causes of river pollution. The National Farmers' Union says farmers are getting better. Compa…

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SNP lows and Hate Crime pros. 2:02:22

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Innes catches up with Josh to discuss the SNP's dip in popularity according to the polls. He also welcomes guest Robbie Travers to discuss Scottish politics and fuzzy red monsters.

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Another Tory Scandal, Drunk dogs, ping pong and Liz Truss's book 56:20

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We're joined by James Price. The conversation covers various topics including the investigation into Conservative MP Mark Menzies, standards in public life, and the ongoing debate over the Rwanda deportation bill. The hosts and guests discuss the lack of action by the Conservative Party in response to the allegations against Menzies and the need fo…

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Ugandan Christian convert likely killed by Muslim son, Senate Democrats dismiss charges against Homeland Security Secretary, Martin Luther: “My conscience is captive to the Word of God”

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It’s Thursday, April 18th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Ugandan Christian convert likely killed by Muslim son A Christian woman in Uganda died last week after refusing to renounce her faith. Sadly, her son is suspected of killing her. Sulaina…

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What is it like to live in Leith, Edinburgh? 22:36

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In this week's episode Paul & Megan are on the move! They catch the tram down to ESPC's most popular area for property sales - Leith in Edinburgh East. There they chat to local solicitor estate agents, Tzana from Watermans and Becky from Aberdein Considine all about life in Leith from what the local community is like to how it differs from the rest…

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18/04/24 Government admits it broke rules on gamebird releases, vegetable oil harvest down, worm diversification 14:02

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The Government has admitted that it unlawfully issued some licences for releasing game birds last year. The campaign group Wild Justice challenged the licences granted in the Deben Estuary in Suffolk and Breckland in Norfolk, saying that ministers had ignored the advice from the wildlife regulator Natural England, and that a proper assessment of th…

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UK Jets Defend Israel, Westminster Votes on Smoking Ban and Trumpety Trump! / with David Pratt 6:01

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At the end of the show a question from John Daly. Recommendations: Stuart Riley - Netflix Scott’s Tom Ripley is a grifter scraping by in early ’60s New York. He’s hired by a wealthy industrialist to travel to Italy to try to convince the man’s dilettante son, Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn), to return home. Accepting the job is Tom’s first step int…

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17/04/24 - Wet weather food impacts, farm microbrewery, tenant farmers and seabird dawn chorus 13:47

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A total wipe-out of crops is now a possibility for some farms - it follows the record rainfall over recent months. Crops on thousands of acres of highly productive land have been destroyed and even now fields are too boggy for machinery to harvest or plant crops for the months ahead. So what impact will this have on our fresh produce supply chains?…

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Christian golfer gives glory to God, 50,000 Polish march for life, 54% of Gen Zers: Bible transformed my life

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It’s Wednesday, April 17th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Muslim terrorist stabbed pastor and churchgoers during Bible study A suspected Islamic militant attacked several churchgoers with a knife on Monday at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in…

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16/04/2024 - New Welsh rural affairs cabinet secretary, River Wye pollution and farm diversification 14:06

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After farmers held protest against post-Brexit agricultural policy in Wales, is the new Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs ready for the challenge? In his first interview for the programme, Anna Hill asks him about the 10% tree policy, how they plan to tackle bovine TB and whether they're doing enough to clean up Welsh riv…

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Nigerian Muslim kidnappers are increasingly bold, TSA intercepted 1,503 guns since January, Americans not getting enough sleep

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It’s Tuesday, April 16th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Nigerian Muslim kidnappers are increasingly bold International Christian Concern reminds us this morning that 91 young women, who were kidnapped exactly ten years ago from their schools in…

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Iran attacked Israel; Biden pressures Guatemala into pulling out of pro-life declaration, Fox & Friends co-host Lawrence Jones is unapologetic Christian

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It’s Monday, April 15th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Iran attacked Israel Early Sunday, Iran attacked Israel from within Iran, and from proxies inside Iraq, Syria, and Southern Lebanon, reports the Associated Press. This was in response to a s…

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15/04/2024 Trail hunting, diversification, climate-resistant hops 11:57

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Changes to farm support payments after Brexit, increasingly unpredictable weather, not to mention a cost of living crisis means farmers are relying more on additional income streams to boost their farm profits. We’re going to be looking into farm diversifications all this week, and while you might think the most common sources of extra income would…

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13/04/24 - Farming Today This Week: Changes to flood payments, bird flu in cattle and SSSIs 25:01

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Changes have been made to the UK Government's Farming Recovery Fund after the NFU reported "major issues" with the scheme. The Fund was announced back in January, to provide up to £25,000 to farmers affected by Storm Henck to go towards repairs to their land. Four months later, this week the Government opened that fund to applications...and almost …

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Congresswoman refused to condemn “Death to America” chant, O.J. Simpson died, Two women injured by abortion in one day at same place

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It’s Friday, April 12th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Former Muslim unable to provide for her children Halima and her three children are part of a group of Somali Christians in Mombasa, Kenya who face persecution, reports International Christia…

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12/04/24 Financial impact of extreme weather on farms, sustainable pork labelling, upland sheep farming vs conservation. 14:05

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A new report has put a price on how much the changing climate is affecting farmers. Commissioned by WWF Cymru, looking specifically at Wales, it estimates that extreme weather events are already costing farms tens of millions of pounds a year. Can hill farming and conservation work together? Since taking over the tenancy of a Lake District farm in …

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Introducing The Scottish Housing Podcast 27:02

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Former Labour Glasgow Leader Steven Purcell and BBC Scotland Property expert Brian Gilmour introduce the new property podcast for Scotland. Join us as we delve into the world of real estate, providing expert insights, valuable tips, and exclusive interviews with industry leaders. Stay ahead of the game with the latest trends and developments in the…

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Edinburgh rental market update - April 2024 24:40

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On this week's episode Paul & Megan are chatting to Nicky & Martyn from our ESPC Lettings team to discuss the latest updates in the Edinburgh rental market including the end of the rent cap and advice to tenants looking to move. Enjoy the episode? We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to us directly on marketing@espc.com or v…

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11/04/24 - Wet weather impacts, farming recovering fund, pigs on straw and farming in space 14:02

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The UK Government's Farming Recovery Fund had opened to help farmers badly hit by Storm Henck back in January to pay for repairs to their land. The fund provides those who are eligible with up to £25,000 but some flood-hit farmers say they won't get as much as they'd hoped, because the pay outs only apply to fields within 150m of specific rivers. T…

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Ukrainian Christians are being tortured & murdered for their faith; Study: Most kids grow out of “gender confusion;” George Müller’s first orphanage anniversary

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It’s Thursday, April 11th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Ukrainian Christians are being tortured & murdered for their faith Religious freedom advocates sent a letter to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson about the plight of Christians in Ukraine.…

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Whatsapp Honeytrap, Hate Crime Hysteria and Autism Awareness Month with Paddy Duffy 6:01

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After two weeks with the brilliant Catriona Stewart and Shona Craven, the Boys are Back In Town! At the end of the show a question from J.P. Gallacher Recommendations: Stuart: Bobby Fischer Goes to War: The most famous chess match of all time - Dave Edmonds Bobby Fischer Goes to War by David Edmonds and John Eidinow details the occasion when Bobby …

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Arizona Supreme Court upholds 1864 abortion ban, Violence against Christians up 45% in India, Total solar eclipse from Mexico to Canada

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It’s Wednesday, April 10th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Violence against Christians up 45% in India The Evangelical Fellowship of India released a report on the persecution of Christians in the country. Last year, Christians faced over 600 i…

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10/04/24 - SSSI designations, flood fund and outdoor pigs 13:44

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Who should decide whether an area of land is of such great environmental importance it should be given legal protection? A bill being considered by Parliament at the moment wants the power to designate Sites of Special Scientific Interest transferred from Natural England - the Government’s own advisor for the natural environment in England - to the…

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53 - Shawfair and clean heating networks with Eoghan Maguire 35:21

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"Technically heat networks aren't really difficult. It is just large-scale plumbing. The heat's already there, we're just moving it.” With the Scottish Government’s New Build Heat Standard now in force, the installation of ‘direct emission’ systems for heating for new build homes and other buildings is now banned in Scotland. Effectively, this mean…

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Missouri, Michigan & Hawaii targeting homeschoolers, Trump on abortion: Leave it to the states, 28-year-old depressed Dutch woman getting euthanized

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It’s Tuesday, April 9th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Somalian Muslims killed 6 Christian Kenyans Al-Shabab Islamic extremists are suspects in the killing of six Christian men in Somalia on Good Friday, March 29, reports International Christia…

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