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London family separated by Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian Peter Chumak is now unable to return to his British wife Nicola and son Harry who live in South East London, this due to President Zelensky upholding martial law. Meaning any man between 18 and 30 is unable to leave the country. Speaking to them, Peter called from the Ukrainian city of Reev-neh, and spoke of his stressful 3-day attempt to cross the border. The Home Office say that it was an issue for the Ukrainian authorities and beyond the UK government’s control. The Chumaks local MP
Bulletin Demo
Bulletin Demo recorded on the 2nd of December
Breathe London Air Nodes
Environmental Research Group Breathe London, are offering sixty free air pollution sensors, called Nodes, to community groups and organisations.
Targeting deprived areas, the fully funded Nodes will monitor and improve air quality.
Ashton Kirby went to find out how important they’ll be in curbing the City’s emissions.
Targeting deprived areas, the fully funded Nodes will monitor and improve air quality.
Ashton Kirby went to find out how important they’ll be in curbing the City’s emissions.
Nigel Adkins - City News - 21/10/21
Interview with Charlton Live and BBC London's Louis Mendez after Charlton Athletic sacked Nigel Adkins
Neighbours rally around to save Sugarcane
The Duration at the Omnibus Theatre
Ashton Kirby spoke to Jason Wilson about the play which commemorates 9/11, twenty years on.
ArtsWatch
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The Duration at the Omnibus Theatre
Ashton Kirby spoke to Jason Wilson about the play which commemorates 9/11, twenty years on.
Maanika & the Wolf from Polka Theatre
Ashton Kirby chats to Artistic Director, Peter Glanville, about this retelling of Little Red Riding Hood from the acclaimed children's theatre.
BAC Free Up Fest
Ashton Kirby reports on The Inside-Out Collective celebrating escaping lockdown with a community led festival at the Battersea Arts Centre.
Sport
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# 75 The Riverside Radio Sport Show
Ashton Kirby is joined by Conor and Finlay to take you through this week's sporting news on The Riverside Radio Sport Show. The team brought you some great sporting interviews. 1:05 - Premier League Reaction 19:08 - Going Viral 29:25 - Peter Moore reports from Harlequins vs Worcester 38:12 - Talking to "All Bets Are Off' podcaster Chris Gilham on the gambling ban for football shirts 57:57 - Talking to artist Riva Taylor about running the London Marathon for Pau's Cancer Trust Support Centre 01:1
Paul Hyman - ‘Get on Board – say no to plastic pollution’
On the 9th of September, 110 paddle boarders and another 120 volunteers from businesses and charities attended Be Richmond's ‘Get on Board – say no to plastic pollution’ The aim was to expel the plastic pollution sitting in the River Thames, whilst showing the beauty of exploring South West London’s principal attraction on a paddle board Sports reporter Ashton Kirby spoke to Active 360’s Paul Hyman about founding the event
#73 The Riverside Radio Sports Show
Ashton Kirby is joined by local sporting stars whilst taking you through this week's sporting news on The Riverside Radio Sport Show.
Streatham Ice Hockey Interview
Ashton Kirby sat down with Streatham Ice Hockey’s Michael Farn and newly announced captain Ben Paynter. They discussed their long awaited return to the rink after a Covid induced 18 months hiatus