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Child abuse sparks childrens home investigation (1984)

Genre

News report; Interview

Report on the trial of a man in Tower Hamlets area of London for sexual assault of girls, and the subsequent inquiry into how children’s homes are run. Tower Hamlets council leader John Riley comments....

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Portsea Island Discs: John Holmes, veterinary surgeon and broadcaster (1985)

Andy Ferriss, this week, talks to John Homes, a veterinary surgeon, broadcast, an expert animal behaviour, a lover of music, fishing, hunting and fine wines. A country boy. He talks about his life and his...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Police raid homes of football hooligans (1987)

Genre

Interview; News report; Special

Report on police raids on the homes of 30 alleged soccer hooligans, supporters of West Ham and Millwall football clubs. Superintendents Tony Humber and John Ball on the police operation. Includes a sample...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Homes for votes scandal audit report (1994)

Genre

Interview

Local GP Dr Richard Stone discusses his reasons for alerting the district auditor about the homes for votes scandal at Westminster City Council following the release of the initial audit report which...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Notting Hill fire (1978)

Genre

Interview; News report

Phil Bacon reports on a fire at private rented accommodation in Notting Hill, West London, owned by Golden Hall Homes. The properties have now been purchased by the local council. Speaking are: Inspector...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Attacks on RUC homes (1986)

Genre

Interview; News report; Press conference

Report on reaction to attacks on Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) homes in Northern Ireland by those wanting an end to the Anglo-Irish Agreement. Includes press conferences with RUC Chief Constable John...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Westminster homes for votes scandal (1994)

Genre

News report; Speech; Interview

Report looking back at the Westminster City Council homes for votes scandal as BBC television programme Panorama is to make further allegations tonight. Includes auditor John Magill reporting his findings of...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Cash crisis for elderly care on Isle of Wight (1994)

Genre

News report; Interview

Malcolm Brown reports on the cash crisis faced by Isle of Wight residential care homes that means elderly patients are not being discharged from hospital. The Government and local council are blaming each...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Homes for votes debate (1994)

Genre

News report; Parliamentary debate

Ed Boyle reports from Westminster on the reaction to the homes for votes scandal at Conservative Westminster City Council following the initial audit report. Includes Commons speeches from: John Gummer,...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Shirley Porter on homes-for-votes inquiry (1994)

Genre

Interview

Dame Shirley Porter talks to Simon Hobbs about the suicide of Westminster councillor Dr Michael Dutt. Since auditor John Magill’s report found Westminster City Council’s Building Stable Communities...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio