Anna Jameson

1 month ago | bbc.com | Anna Jameson |Laura O'Neill

'Our dementia pub group values every person'Anna Jameson & Laura O'NeillBBCEvery Friday morning the Gerard Arms in St Helens is transformed into the Loving Arms dementia groupAs soon as you walk in to a pub which hosts a dementia support group the condition "goes out of the window", a volunteer has said. Every Friday morning the Gerard Arms in St Helens is transformed into the Loving Arms group, which aims to create a community of people who understand what it is like to live with dementia.

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Ewan Gawne |Anna Jameson

The Wigan indie rock four-piece highlight the difficulties faced by working class musicians.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Ewan Gawne |Anna Jameson

Music industry tough for working class - The LathumsEwan Gawne & Anna JamesonBBCThe Lathums have said working class artists can face more challengesWigan chart-toppers The Lathums have said working class musicians have a tougher time trying to succeed in the music industry as many have "nothing to fall back on". Frontman Alex Moore said growing up the band had few opportunities in music and the expectation was to "get your trades, get your qualifications, go and get an apprenticeship or a job".

1 month ago | bbc.com | Ewan Gawne |Anna Jameson

Lollipop man hangs up his sign after 23 yearsEwan Gawne & Anna JamesonBBCJohn Astley has retired after decades helping students cross the roadA "legendary" lollipop man has hung up his stop sign after 23 years helping thousands of youngsters to safely cross the road. John Astley, who was a regular fixture outside Sale Grammar School in Trafford, Greater Manchester, said it was"so hard to stop doing the job I love so much".

1 month ago | bbc.com | Gemma Sherlock |Anna Jameson

Autistic man cannot speak but 'beautiful' voice goes viral Gemma Sherlock & Anna JamesonFoster and AllenMartin Finn has collaborated with Foster and Allen on their new albumA man with severe autism who cannot speak has been given the chance to be heard thanks to his "beautiful voice". Martin Finn, 32, is non-verbal but his singing talent has caught the attention of Irish music duo, Foster and Allen.