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Local Radio,12 Aug 2020,25 mins

Doggy Paddles and Sweet Ninjas

The Make a Difference Show

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Good news stories from across England, of people making a difference in uncertain times. Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together during these uncertain times, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This episode: - London paramedic, Richard on how being deaf impacts his work, and how he's found new ways to help the NHS as he recovers from coronavirus - Musician Sal, explains how "ring and sing" has been helping patients with memory loss in Shropshire - Jonah the border collie goes on a seaside adventure on the Cornish coastline - much to the concern of his owner Wayne - Plus mother and daughter, Lorraine and Charlotte from Yorkshire share their "sweet ninja" alter-egos

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