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Jul 4, 2025 • 30min

Sheep on homes and should we stop flying?

In a week where Beamish museum won the Museum of the Year Award and a DR Congo peace deal was agreed, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories, events and people that inspired The Week Junior team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 37min

Chocolate handbags and flea treatments for pets

In a week where world leaders met for a NATO summit in the Netherlands and a volcanic eruption in Indonesia disrupted flights, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories, events and people that inspired The Week Junior team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 20, 2025 • 31min

A perfume garden and a police officer's lost hat

In a week where protests against tourism took place in Europe, and a collection of gold coins in France sold for a fortune, find out the other stories, events and people that inspired The Week Junior team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 35min

How To Train Your Dragon and an incredible spelling bee

In a week where the UK government announced that 500,000 extra pupils in England would get free school meals and the World Crazy Golf Championships took place, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories, events and people that inspired The Week Junior team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 31min

Taylor Swift and making shops responsible for recycling

This week dives into the themes of childhood play and its significance in development, while also celebrating nostalgic games. Taylor Swift's reclaiming her music rights sparks lively debates and laughter, paired with discussions about the quirky speed of ducks. The team tackles the crucial issue of fast fashion, questioning retail responsibility in recycling, and invites listeners to join the conversation. Plus, there's excitement around the third Week Junior Book Awards and a chance for listeners to win a book!
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May 30, 2025 • 34min

Wild camping and SUVs

A Supreme Court ruling means wild camping is once again allowed on Dartmoor and Kaye shares a heartwarming story from a donkey sanctuary in Ethiopia providing free treatment to hard-working animals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 27, 2025 • 31min

Trade deals and bluebells

In a week where Romania chose a new president and the new Lilo & Stitch film landed in cinemas, the team behind The Week Junior discuss some of the other stories, events and people that inspired them this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 16, 2025 • 34min

Pope, walking to school week, and a head-bopping sea lion

It's a week where the US and the UK agreed a new trade deal and authors and illustrators were celebrated at the British Book Awards. Plus, we're going to be discussing some of the other stories, events and people that inspired the Week Junior team this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 9, 2025 • 34min

Panto GCSEs to animal impressions

This week, Bex is joined by Joe and Eve from The Week Junior to unpack the biggest, silliest, and most heartwarming stories making headlines.  Get involved: 🎙️ Voice note: funkidslive.com/theweekjunior📧 Email: hello@theweekjunior.co.uk📊 Vote: theweekjunior.co.uk/pollsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 2, 2025 • 28min

Snail ice cream and power cut chaos

A wild power outage in Spain and Portugal led to chaotic scenes and a display of community spirit. Discover the incredible journey of Valerie, a dachshund found after 529 days in the wild. Is snail and garlic ice cream a culinary adventure or a complete disaster? The podcast also tackles the intriguing question of whether schools should ditch mirrors from bathrooms, revealing a lively debate about confidence. Plus, celebrate a decade of The Week Junior magazine with special reflections and listener thoughts on superheroes!

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