09/07/2010
Winifred Robinson finds out why hundreds of girls aren't allowed to play football with the boys. Plus, how easy it is for wheelchair users to go to an outdoor concert?
Winifred Robinson talks to Peter Curran at the end of his European trip in an electric car, finds out what he learnt and asks whether he thinks there's a practical future for personal electric transport.
Also, we get reaction to the FA decision that's stopped young girls playing football with the boys.
Plus how easy it is for wheelchair users to go to an outdoor concert?
And ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Business Correspondent Greg Wood's starts his weekly roundup looking at local Council cuts.
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A new high street bank?
''Project New Bankβ is promising to turn the clock back in banking, offering services high street customers real value β like an old fashioned bank manager. Catherine Carr finds out more.
Duration: 07:35
Hundreds of girls unable to play mixed football for their clubs
The FA has refused to allow over 11's to play in mixed teams . Will it mean hundreds of girl footballers losing out?
Duration: 09:08
Hosepipe Gardeners
A hosepipe ban came in across parts of North West of England today, affecting around seven million customers. How will gardeners cope?
Duration: 04:31
Currency Exchange
A dating agency style currency exchange which allows you to buy your foreign money directly from someone living in the country you're visiting.
Duration: 07:11
Staying Fit in Later Life
Bruce Forsyth has said that doing yoga-like exercises keeps him fit. We hear from an octogenarian World Power Weight-Lifiting Champion and a fitness expert about how to stay looking youthful.
Duration: 05:46
What is your council cutting?
A new series: ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Local Government Correspondent Greg Wood's weekly round up of what's being cut and what's not.
Duration: 04:38
Blockbuster
What is the future of Blockbuster, the high street DVD and games hire business? Pauline McCole reports.
Duration: 03:42
Wheelchair access to outdoor concerts
How easy is it to get into and enjoy a concert if you are a wheelchair user?
Duration: 04:18
European electric car trip ends
Peter Curran has been driving across Europe in an Electric car. His journey is over. How did it go?
Duration: 05:21
Broadcasts
- Fri 9 Jul 2010 12:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Fri 9 Jul 2010 12:04ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 LW