The EADT Podcast
The EADT Podcast
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Suffolk headlines and local things to do from the East Anglian Daily Times.
Open House: What's the future for Suffolk charities?
Our panellists from Suffolk Community Foundation, Community Action Suffolk and other local charities discuss the huge challenges facing the sector in the wake of Covid-19.
Jul 2, 2020
1 hr 2 min
Open House: What's the future of the high street as Covid-19 lockdown is eased?
In the latest of our Open House series of webinars, EADT and Ipswich Star editor Brad Jones and political writer Paul Geater discussed the impact of Covid-19 on the high street, how things will change as shops start to reopen and what support will be needed with an expert panel. Featuring Paul Clement, chief executive of Ipswich Central, Sarah Barber, Ipswich Council's portfolio holder for the town centre, Cathy Frost, retailer and Ipswich Vision Partnership co-ordinator and David Collinson, Suffolk Resilience Forum co-ordinator for Safer Spaces.
Jun 9, 2020
58 min
Open House: The reopening of schools - your questions and concerns
EADT and Ipswich Star editor Brad Jones and head of news Natalie Sadler are joined by panellists Rebecca Leek, director of strategy at Asset Education, which runs 14 schools in Suffolk, Anna Hennell James, chief executive of Orwell Multi Academy Trust, and Graham White, from the Suffolk branch of the National Education Union, to discuss the reopening of the county's schools.
May 28, 2020
1 hr
The first stages of unlocking lockdown
EADT head of news Natalie Sadler and editor Brad Jones discuss Boris Johnson's prime ministerial statement, the first stages of unlocking lockdown, when schools will return and how to police social distancing rules.
May 11, 2020
16 min
April 29, 2020: Suffolk Updates - Graffiti havoc, return of the food stalls and a ping-pong pensioner
Editor of the EADT Brad Jones, head of news Natalie Sadler and host Sophie Barnett bring you all the latest updates from Suffolk, including the news of Boris Johnson becoming a father again.  They discuss 'Barry', the graffiti artist causing havoc in a Suffolk town, the Ipswich food stalls set to reopen from Friday and some of the fundraising stories in lockdown, including the 68-year-old taking on a 12-hour solo ping pong challenge.
Apr 29, 2020
14 min
April 28, 2020: Suffolk Updates - A sunny April, and the market may return
Editor of the EADT Brad Jones, head of news Natalie Sadler and host Sophie Barnett bring you all the latest news from Suffolk. They talk the sunniest April on record here in Suffolk, whether the Ipswich market traders could reopen by the end of the week and the worrying reports of a coronavirus-related illness in children.
Apr 28, 2020
12 min
April 27, 2020: Suffolk Updates - Boris is back while Beattie is bronzed
Host Sophie Barnett and senior reporter at the EADT Katy Sandalls bring you all the latest news here in Suffolk, complete with a teaser of our popular astronomy quiz.  They discuss Boris Johnson's arrival back at number 10, the shocking abuse Suffolk's police officers have received while enforcing lockdown measures, and an exciting sneak peek at the statue of Kevin Beattie, Ipswich Town's greatest-ever player, as it nears completion.
Apr 27, 2020
15 min
April 24, 2020: Suffolk Updates - Sophie Barnett talks to Christine Abraham
In today's podcast host Sophie Barnett talks to Christine Abraham, CEO of Community Action Suffolk, about the effect coronavirus is having on Suffolk's charities.  They discuss the county's crisis fund reaching £1m in one month, why the government should do more to support the charity sector, which is now more important than ever before, and what you can do to help.
Apr 24, 2020
13 min
April 23, 2020: Suffolk Updates - Council crunch, vaccine hope and big hotel plans
Editor of the EADT Brad Jones, host Sophie Barnett and local democracy reporter Jason Noble bring you all the latest headlines from Suffolk. They discuss the impact of coronavirus on Suffolk's councils and what it means for taxpayers, the hope of a new vaccine and exciting plans to double the size of Milsoms Kesgrave Hall.
Apr 23, 2020
13 min
April 22, 2020: Suffolk Updates - The Flicks, a flume and some positive news
Host Sophie Barnett and head of news at the EADT Natalie Sadler bring you all the latest headlines from Suffolk.  They discuss the exciting renovations taking place at Bury St Edmunds' Abbeygate Cinema, the new log flume set to open at Clacton Pier and how a 35-year-old father is returning home after almost a month in critical care.
Apr 22, 2020
12 min
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