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Good news stories from across England, of people making a difference in uncertain times.
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together during these uncertain times, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.
This episode:
- London paramedic, Richard on how being deaf impacts his work, and how he's found new ways to help the NHS as he recovers from coronavirus
- Musician Sal, explains how "ring and sing" has been helping patients with memory loss in Shropshire
- Jonah the border collie goes on a seaside adventure on the Cornish coastline - much to the concern of his owner Wayne
- Plus mother and daughter, Lorraine and Charlotte from Yorkshire share their "sweet ninja" alter-egos
Latin aerobics fan Hannah took up Zumba during lockdown when she had to shield.
When gyms reopened, Hannah qualified as a teacher and is now the first Zumba teacher in the UK with Downs syndrome.
Published 02/15/22
Meet Jay Flynn, as online pub quizmaster who hosted weekly quizzes, which at their peak attracted 180,000 people, and raised more than £1m for charity.
Before he was a quizmaster, Jay spent nearly two years living on a bench on London's Victoria Embankment.
Jay talked to BBC Radio Lancashire...
Published 02/02/22