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May 12, 2020 • 13min
Covid-19: A new era for cyclists?
The fear of catching virus on public transport leads to a boom in cycle-to-work schemes.
Apr 14, 2020 • 13min
Coronavirus: Are school closures necessary?
School have closed down to stop the spread of coronavirus. But is this effective?
Mar 24, 2020 • 11min
Fixing things to help the planet
The EU wants to make items durable and repairable. Neil and Catherine discuss this story.
Jan 21, 2020 • 9min
New China virus spreads
A new virus is spreading in China. Catherine and Georgina teach you this story's language
Dec 31, 2019 • 10min
Our biggest stories of 2019
The News Review bring you the biggest stories of the year.
Dec 24, 2019 • 10min
A real-life secret Santa
Someone's been leaving presents for strangers around a village in the UK.
Dec 18, 2019 • 11min
Boeing stops making the 737 Max
Production of Boeing's 737 Max will stop in early 2020. Georgina and Catherine discuss.
Nov 5, 2019 • 10min
One run a week for a longer life
Just one run a week can significantly affect the length of your life, says a new report.
Sep 3, 2019 • 11min
Teenager blinded by chips and junk food diet
Dan and Catherine teach you the language being used to discuss this story.
Aug 27, 2019 • 12min
Tiny 'cousin' of T.rex discovered
Dan and Catherine teach you the language being used to discuss this story
