From listed buildings to hurricane relief, riots to the Olympics

Our latest news podcast certainly covers some ground – though maybe not as much as our youngest ever contributor, eight-year-old Naomi Townsend, who this weekend is running to raise money for the victims of the Jamaican hurricane.

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And in this episode, you’ll hear about young Naomi’s latest fund run, plus guest Annabelle Smith delves into the history of listed building Coombe House and Lloyd Park, Ross White explains the connections to the Garwood Foundation charity, and columnist Andrew Fisher takes a look at the first month of the Keir Starmer’s new government.

There’s discussion on how the management at a couple of long-standing hospitality businesses, including one in the long-blighted Whitgift Centre, are struggling to survive.

Plus Lee Townsend – Naomi’s dad – raises concerns about squeezing 250 flats into the 23-storey “50p bit building” at East Croydon, the panel discusses whether this is in any way something to help ease the housing crisis, and the guests look back on the fabulous Paris Olympics.

And to contribute towards Naomi Townsend’s fund running target, click here to visit her GoFundMe page

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