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Farming Programme 5th May 2024

The Farming Programme - May 05, 2024 06:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tenant farmers: a year on from the Rock Report - what's changed? How was the sugar beet campaign for you? Lincolnshire Young Farmers - on the move and rallying soon Crop, livestock and grain market reports, the week's farming news, timely agronomy advice THE WEEK IN AGRICULTURE

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William & Mary wants to add marine science bachelor's degree

WHRO Reports - May 03, 2024 18:58 - 40 seconds ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The public university would be the first in Virginia to offer a full marine science program to undergraduate students.

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Chesapeake Regional performs its first open-heart surgery

WHRO Reports - May 03, 2024 18:23 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
After applying to the state twice for permission for open-heart procedures, Chesapeake Regional performed its first open heart surgery April 30.

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Chesapeake Bay cleanup inching along, but not enough to meet 2025 goals

WHRO Reports - May 02, 2024 17:38 - 50 seconds ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Most states in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including Virginia, will not meet federal pollution standards by the EPA's 2025 deadline. But officials announced some progress this week.

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Tens of thousands face evictions without attorney help every year in Virginia. A new center is trying to help tenants fight for themselves.

WHRO Reports - May 02, 2024 16:18 - 59 seconds ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The Eviction Defense Center aims to provide resources - from primers on the eviction process to scripts for court appearances - to the more than 100,000 Virginia households dealing with evictions annually.

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Virginia Beach rejects collective bargaining for city employees

WHRO Reports - May 01, 2024 01:09 - 46 seconds ★★★★★ - 1 rating
A councilwoman's abstention meant a split vote and the denial of the bargaining request. City employees were already looking to force another vote after the defeat.

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Nocturnal bird migration expected to peak in Hampton Roads this weekend

WHRO Reports - April 30, 2024 15:56 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Millions of birds are making their way north to breeding grounds, including warblers, thrushes and red-winged blackbirds.

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Virginia Beach will decide Tuesday if firefighters can bargain a union contract

WHRO Reports - April 29, 2024 14:53 - 45 seconds ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Several city council members have expressed worries about the expense of allowing Virginia Beach's firefighters to collectively bargain an employment contract. One member - a former fire chief - says it'll help ensure they get in line ahead of other priorities come budget time.

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283 – Tenders, Tonnage and The Famous Descendant

Dewing Grain Podcast - April 29, 2024 00:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Andrew, Ben & Webby discuss the most recent grain tenders including a hefty one from Frontier Agriculture. They share their thoughts on the global grain trade and debate where they think the most unattractive place to own wheat is in the UK.   Can you guess which famous descendant Harry is rel...

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Six Wonderful Revelations

New Life Church, Great Cornard - April 28, 2024 14:19 - 30 minutes
Godfrey Miller continues our Thessalonians series in 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5, looking at six wonderful revelations.

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Counseling the Elders

West Suffolk Baptist Church - April 28, 2024 13:52 - 54 minutes ★★★ - 1 rating
West Suffolk Baptist Church is a Reformed Baptist Church in Suffolk, VA, and exists to glorify God through worship, discipleship, prayer and fellowship, and to spread a passion for God’s glory throughout Suffolk unto the uttermost parts of the world.

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Farming Programme 28th April 2024

The Farming Programme - April 28, 2024 06:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Nottinghamshire County Show preview A new public education campaign to stamp out livestock worrying A farmer who's cycling over 1,000 miles for a farming charity, using an interesting route! Crop and market reports, agronomy advice and the week's farming news.

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Virginia gets $156 million to expand access to solar power

WHRO Reports - April 25, 2024 15:26 - 55 seconds ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The money from the EPA is part of the Biden administration's efforts to tackle climate change. It'll be used to help low-income households access solar infrastructure.

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Regulators reject latest effort to restrict menhaden harvest in Chesapeake Bay

WHRO Reports - April 24, 2024 20:41 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission this week voted down the petition filed in December by environmental and recreational fishing groups.

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Centuries ago, Black freedmen found refuge harvesting oysters in Suffolk. A descendant is carrying on their legacy.

WHRO Reports - April 24, 2024 13:16 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Oysterwoman Mary Hill is trying to keep the village of Hobson alive. This story is part of an NPR project documenting historical markers throughout the U.S.

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Hampton Roads’ first free-standing hospice house opens in Virginia Beach

WHRO Reports - April 23, 2024 17:47 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
With 12 rooms, the Dozoretz Hospice House of Hampton Roads in Virginia Beach puts only a small dent in the number of hospice beds needed in the region.

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Nonprofit working to boost public access to Great Dismal Swamp

WHRO Reports - April 22, 2024 17:53 - 57 seconds ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The Friends of the Great Dismal Swamp recently got a half-million dollar grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to implement planned improvements at the wildlife refuge.

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282 – Regenerative Farming Discussion with Jeremy Buxton

Dewing Grain Podcast - April 22, 2024 00:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Ian and Ben are joined by Jeremy Buxton, a third-generation farmer who came back to manage his family farm after living and working in Paris for 12 years presenting for sports television. Jeremy talks to us about Eves Hill Farm, and the changes he saw when he came back to work in the industry. ...

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The Book of Joshua: Getting Your Feet Wet

Riverbend Church | Pastor Bobby Hill - April 21, 2024 15:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
Follow us every week as Pastor Bobby Hill delivers uplifting, encouraging and challenging messages from the Lord.

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Elders in Every Church

West Suffolk Baptist Church - April 21, 2024 13:37 - 1 hour ★★★ - 1 rating
West Suffolk Baptist Church is a Reformed Baptist Church in Suffolk, VA, and exists to glorify God through worship, discipleship, prayer and fellowship, and to spread a passion for God’s glory throughout Suffolk unto the uttermost parts of the world.

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Farming Programme 21st April 2024

The Farming Programme - April 21, 2024 06:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Looking ahead to Beef Expo 2024 and Open Farm Sunday. Considering hydrogen power - the next big thing for agricultural machinery? Crop, livestock and grain market reports. Important and timely agronomy advice. Plus the week's farming news and weather.

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International climate change workshop comes to Norfolk

WHRO Reports - April 17, 2024 19:44 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Community members took part in a French-inspired “Climate Fresk” to learn about the science behind global climate change.

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HRBT expansion marks breakthrough as boring machine completes first new tunnel

WHRO Reports - April 17, 2024 18:55 - 52 seconds ★★★★★ - 1 rating
After a 5-month U-turn, the monster drill will bore a second tunnel back to Norfolk.

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Part of former Lambert's Point Golf Course opens as public green space

WHRO Reports - April 15, 2024 18:45 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Residents had been pushing the city for nearly a year to preserve the 15 acres it owns as a park. And some questions remain.

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281 – Market Report W/C 15/4/24

Dewing Grain Podcast - April 15, 2024 00:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this week’s bitesize episode, Andrew talks us through the figures for the market and finally, we are starting to see some sunshine and hoping it stays this way!   Ben has been in Yorkshire with his boys climbing a mountain, however, the weather wasn’t the best up there – full of rain and wi...

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The Word of God

New Life Church, Great Cornard - April 14, 2024 17:06 - 39 minutes
Stu Clarke looks at The Word of God in part four of our Rediscovering Church series.

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The Book of Joshua: Living Strong & Courageous

Riverbend Church | Pastor Bobby Hill - April 14, 2024 15:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
Follow us every week as Pastor Bobby Hill delivers uplifting, encouraging and challenging messages from the Lord.

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Paul’s Prayer for the Colossian Saints

West Suffolk Baptist Church - April 14, 2024 13:15 - 1 hour ★★★ - 1 rating
West Suffolk Baptist Church is a Reformed Baptist Church in Suffolk, VA, and exists to glorify God through worship, discipleship, prayer and fellowship, and to spread a passion for God’s glory throughout Suffolk unto the uttermost parts of the world.

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Farming Programme 14th April 2024

The Farming Programme - April 14, 2024 06:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Help for flooded farmers - but is it fit for purpose? It's many people's favourite Sunday lunch, is it yours? Great British Beef Week launches on St George's Day An important contractors' survey launches Important agronomy advice, crop and market reports, the week's faming news and weather T...

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Residential, retail and a new hotel: Norfolk targets MacArthur Center for a mixed-use development

WHRO Reports - April 12, 2024 19:25 - 50 seconds ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Norfolk's mayor announcement was big on ambition and light on details, but included plans for a new 400-room hotel alongside high-rise apartments and condos.