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Cyber-Attacks, the Scottish Star Wars Wedding and College Strikes

Kaye Adams asks listeners how worried they are about cyber-attacks and how are students are affected by college strikes.

PHONE IN
11 of Scotland's 14 NHS health boards have been hit by ransomware linked to Friday's global IT attacks. Action to increase cyber security is now to be stepped up with Justice Secretary Michael Matheson saying that more than 120 public bodies are being contacted to ensure their defences are adequate.

STEPHEN ASKS:
How worried are you about cyber-attacks?

POORNA BELL
Stephen's joined by journalist Poorna Bell to discuss Chase the book she's written about her late husband who suffered from depression and a secret drug addiction and who ultimately took his own life.

RAW MEAT
Is it ok to feed your dog raw meat? It's a debate that's been raging online since last week's Trust Me I'm A Vet. We'll try to get a definitive answer.

COLLEGE STRIKES
Nearly 5000 lecturers have been on strike over pay and conditions at Scottish colleges. With no resolution to the dispute how have students been affected? We speak to Stacey an HNC student at the City of Glasgow College who says the stress is keeping her awake at night.

STAR WARS WEDDING
We speak to the Ayrshire couple who have made headlines for their elaborate Star Wars themed wedding.

HYPEREMESIS
On International Hyperemesis Awareness Day we learn more about the form of extreme pregnancy sickness that many mums have to deal with. GP Kirstin Taylor suffered from the condition herself, fellow sufferer Caitlin Dean has set up a special support group to help women and Dr Margaret O'Hare is involved in research on the condition.

GARDENING INJURIES
It's been estimated that gardening injuries cost the NHS Β£66million last year. We find out when horticulture hurts and how to avoid it happening to you.

YOUNG VOTERS
The Electoral Reform Society is warning of a 'registration time bomb' after a significant drop in the number of young voters and prospective voters registering to vote. Stephen speaks to a panel of young people to find out what's putting them off the polling booth.

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  • Mon 15 May 2017 09:00

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