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Beach Got News

Beach Got News

Written by: Charlotte Scotland
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 Hosted by Cornish journalist Charlotte Scotland, Beach Got News discusses the current challenges facing our seaside towns, hearing from the people working tirelessly towards a better future. It's solution-focused reporting on relevant issues. There are real people behind the picture-perfect facade of our coastal communities. This podcast gives them a voice to give you a deeper understanding of where you holiday.Charlotte Scotland Social Sciences
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  • S1, Ep 9: Band of Brothers

    S1, Ep 9: Band of Brothers
    Jan 13 2023

    TW // Grief 

    Since 1881 The Fishermen's Mission has delivered vital support to fishermen, their families and communities. With more than 13,000 people working in fishing across the UK, the charity provides emergency response to those in need, all year round. Their work addresses loneliness, and sea safety concerns and strives to improve fishing communities' welfare. 
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    19 mins
  • S1, Ep 8: How rescue horses are saving lives and transforming the approach to children’s mental-health

    S1, Ep 8: How rescue horses are saving lives and transforming the approach to children’s mental-health
    Dec 30 2022

    The Hugs Foundation rescues horses who have been abandoned or mistreated. After rehabilitation, many of these animals go on to provide therapy to young children improving their social, emotional and mental well-being.

    In this episode, we speak to the charity's fundraising champion Laura Dennis and hear from a mum who says The Hugs team have been game-changing for her family.
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    18 mins
  • S1, Ep 7: Will fishing bycatch ever be a thing of the past?

    S1, Ep 7: Will fishing bycatch ever be a thing of the past?
    Dec 16 2022

    Fisheries bycatch is currently the greatest source of human-caused deaths of marine mammals worldwide. Devon based company, Fishtek Marine has created technology which can reduce the bycatch of blue sharks and pelagic rays by as much as 91 per cent. This is just the most recent of many scientific breakthroughs from the team who, in a world-first, also discovered a low-impact method for scallop fishing.
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    16 mins
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