The Ukraine War

In February, Russia captured the strategic town of Avdiivka. Since then, the Russian forces have advanced further west, and taken several villages. Ukraine says its forces are holding on. But Russian troops are now attacking in other areas and people living in cities on the front line are facing possible occupation. We hear from our Ukraine correspondent, James Waterhouse, who has been to the region and spoken to people there.

Also on the programme, after months of protests by farmers across Europe, we hear a conversation with farmers in France, Germany and the UK who talk us through their struggles to make a living working on the land. But it's not all bad news, they also describe the fulfilment they get from farming.

We hear about a new study that sheds light on obesity in Labradors, it’s all down to a gene mutation. We hear from owners sharing ideas on helping their dogs shed the weight.

Presenter: Joe Inwood.

(A Ukrainian serviceman walks near destroyed building, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the frontline town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, Ukraine March 5, 2024. Credit: Reuters/Oleksandr Ratushniak)