Editorial

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Paul Carvill

It wouldn't be Friday without Music Weekly. Seriously, it would just remain Thursday until we delivered our audio meanderings to you. So be grateful as this week we salute the talent of Wimbledon troubadour Jamie T. He talks to Rosie Swash about the unusual influences on his new album, Kings and Queens, and why he has a love-hate relationship with his hometown.

An Amref initiative to help parishes make and sell sanitation platforms for latrines has yet to take off.

Heinz Zak could churn the strongest of stomachs with his highline balancing act

It is a comfort to suppose that, should some villain raid your bank account and make off with half your life savings, you will get the money bac

The legendary James Richardson is back and he's joined by Barry Glendenning, Sean Ingle and John Ashdown for more football-related analysis and chat.

After the shocking scenes in East London on Tuesday night, the pod examine why the violence occurred and wonder what fat, tattooed middle-aged men feel when they watch TV footage of themselves running across the pitch.

Sid Lowe is on the blower from Madrid with news of Real's new formation and why Valencia have been able to fight another day.