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1211 What Happened Last Night in Belfast? Violence, Immigration and the Online Echo Chamber

What really happened in Belfast last night? A thoughtful look at violence, immigration, community tensions, racism, and social media influence.

Last night Belfast saw scenes of unrest and violence. In this episode, I walk through what happened, read and discuss a major report published this morning, and share my thoughts on the difficult questions surrounding immigration, racism, social frustration, and the growing influence of online voices on vulnerable and isolated people.

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1210 The Paisley Witches: Remembering the Victims of Scotland’s Last Witch Trial

Teacher Joseph remembers the victims of the Paisley Witches, Scotland’s last witch trial, and explores the local history of Paisley and Renfrewshire.

Teacher Joseph tells the story of the Paisley Witches and remembers the victims of Scotland's last witch trial. This episode explores Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scottish history, local memory, witch trials, folklore, and the dark history behind one of Scotland's most haunting local stories.

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1209 All Britain’s Attack Submarines Are in Dock? Let’s Talk About It

Teacher Joseph discusses a report claiming Britain’s available Astute-class attack submarines are all in dock for maintenance or repairs.

A newspaper report caught my eye today because it claims that all of Britain's available attack submarines are currently sitting in dock undergoing maintenance.

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What is the Weekly Lessons Archive?

A guide to Teacher Joseph’s Weekly Lessons, with beginner-friendly starting points, the YouTube playlist, and the full archive.

The Weekly Lessons are structured English-learning posts from Teacher Joseph. They combine listening practice, reading, vocabulary, reflection, culture, and writing prompts so learners can study one topic in depth over several days.

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1095 Glasgow Pride March 2025 | Full Parade | Complete LGBTQ+ Celebration

Watch or listen to the complete Glasgow Pride March 2025 through Glasgow city centre.

Full parade video

Audio edition

Watch or listen to the complete Glasgow Pride March 2025 through Glasgow city centre. This full-length recording captures the colourful costumes, music, dancing, community groups and atmosphere of one of Scotland's largest LGBTQ+ celebrations.

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