The World at One

The World at One, commonly known as WATO ("what-oh"), is a well-established lunchtime news and current affairs show on BBC Radio 4. Produced by BBC News, it airs from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM, Monday through Friday. The program prides itself on being "Britain's leading political program" and is known for its thorough and innovative reporting, making it essential listening for those in Westminster. Due to its influential nature, the show often sets the news agenda, with its interviews making headlines from lunchtime into the early evening. Starting on November 7, 2011, the duration of the program was increased from 30 minutes to 45 minutes. As a result, other shows that previously aired right after The World at One, like Brain of Britain, have been relocated to a new time slot within the Radio 4 schedule. Now, a short 15-minute program fills the time until 2 PM.

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Flimby boys collect 600 signatures to improve playground

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Jonny Manning |Ollie Rawlinson

Image caption, Friends Ethan, 12, and Kaelan, 13, want new equipment installed at their local playgroundBBC News, North East and CumbriaBBC News, North East and CumbriaTwo boys who describe their local playground as "broken, boring and full of graffiti" are campaigning to have it improved. Twelve-year-old Ethan, and Kaelan, 13, have been knocking on doors and asking people to sign a petition calling for Flimby Playground in Cumbria to be upgraded.
Homophobic abuse is getting worse, says Essex TV star

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Shivani Chaudhari |Sonia Watson

Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Bobby Norris says homophobic abuse has got worse online and offline despite his 2019 petitionA reality TV star says he believes homophobic violence has worsened since he launched a petition to combat online hate six years ago. Bobby Norris, from the ITV show The Only Way is Essex, gathered 150,000 signatures calling for online homophobia to be treated as a specific criminal offence.
Vertu Trophy fixtures: Holders Peterborough United drawn v Aston Villa U21s

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Chris Peddy

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Peterborough United have won the Vertu Trophy in both of the last two years and have three titles altogetherVertu Trophy holders Peterborough United have been drawn with Aston Villa U21s, Leyton Orient and Crawley Town in the group stage as they look to claim the cup for the third year in a row and become the first ever four-time winners.
NBA Draft: How does it work & how many picks are available?

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Jonty Colman

The NBA draft is an annual event during which the 30 NBA teams sign the best talents from college basketball. Taking place across two nights - both of which feature one round of picks - teams are given priority order based on performances in the previous seasons. Traditionally, 60 players are picked up in the draft but only 59 will be taken in the 2025 edition.
'Listen before investing in Sheffield trailblazer neighbourhoods'

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Lucy Ashton

Image source, Louise HaighImage caption, Sheffield Heeley MP Louise Haigh has welcomed the fundingBBC South Yorkshire political reporterWhat's it like to live in a "trailblazer neighbourhood"? The Sheffield suburbs of Batemoor and Jordanthorpe are among 25 postcodes around the country which will benefit from £20m of government investment over the next 10 years. Yet when the BBC visited both areas, residents said they wanted to be listened to before the money is spent.
Hamas official says Gaza mediators intensifying ceasefire efforts

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | David Gritten |Rushdi Abualouf

Image source, ReutersImage caption, Funerals were held at Gaza City for Palestinians reportedly killed in a Israeli air strikesA senior Hamas official has told the BBC that mediators have intensified their efforts to broker a new ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza, but that negotiations with Israel remain stalled.
Why Keir Starmer faces a political storm over welfare reforms

3 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Iain Watson |Henry Zeffman |Harry Farley

Opposition to the welfare cuts is genuine and heartfelt among many of the Labour sceptics. But there is an underlying environment that might make conditions ripe for rebellion. Study the names of those calling for a rethink. They include people with front bench experience in opposition who hoped or expected to become ministers – and were overlooked.
Why isn't cricket played in the rain?

3 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Jonty Colman

During most cases of rain during cricket matches, players are either not allowed on to the pitch to play, or are taken off if a game is ongoing. An exception to this is if it is raining lightly and the on-field umpires feel the conditions are not unsafe to play in. Cricket is not played in heavier rain for a number of reasons. They include the safety of players, who can be injured by slipping on the surface or are unable to run comfortably across the wicket.
Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain: 'Oes ffordd well o wario arian i hybu'r iaith?'

3 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Cemlyn Davies

Disgrifiad o’r llun, Dywed Ysgrifennydd y Gymraeg, Mark Drakeford taw ond 10 o blant sy'n cael addysg ar hyn o bryd yn Ysgol Gymraeg LlundainGobebydd Gwleidyddol BBC CymruMae angen i Lywodraeth Cymru ystyried beth yw'r ffordd "mwyaf effeithiol" o wario arian ar hyrwyddo'r Gymraeg yn Llundain, yn ôl Ysgrifennydd y Gymraeg. Roedd Mark Drakeford yn ymateb i gwestiynau gan y gwrthbleidiau am gefnogaeth ariannol Llywodraeth Cymru i Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain.
Tributes paid to 'inspirational' scout leader and hike organiser

3 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Andy Giddings

Image source, James RussellImage caption, Terry Davies was well-known in the Scouting movement and as a hike organiserTributes have been paid to a scout leader, hike chairman and community volunteer who "inspired generations". Terry Davies was chairman of the Longmynd Hike and Group Lead Volunteer at 2nd Longmynd Scout group in Church Stretton. He had been awarded the Silver Wolf, the highest honour in scouting, and was invited to Windsor Castle in recognition of his 50 years' service.