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Explore Scotland’s drug death crisis and the growing danger of synthetic opioids in this English news podcast for listening practice with Joseph McTaggart.
Scotland continues to have the highest drug death rate in Europe. New figures show that 1,133 drug-related deaths were registered in Scotland in 2025 — an increase of 11% on the previous year.
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What is an Orange parade? Learn the history of the Orange Order, the Battle of the Boyne, Protestant tradition and why Orange marches continue today.
What exactly is an Orange parade, and why do these marches still take place today?
Continue reading “1221 What Exactly Is an Orange Parade? History, Purpose and Tradition Explained”
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.
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.
Continue reading “1209 All Britain’s Attack Submarines Are in Dock? Let’s Talk About It”
I sometimes watch and listen to English speaking international news sources to compare how different countries frame world events and to hear their English Presentation. The links below are provided for media-monitoring, English and Farsi language, cultural learning and listening convenience only. Providing these links does not imply endorsement of Press TV, the Iranian government, or any broadcaster connected to it.
Continue reading “Press TV – Iran State Media in English (Video and Audio Links)”Reports claim Nicola Sturgeon has moved to London following the fallout from the Peter Murrell case. This podcast examines the story, the reaction, and what it could mean for Scottish public life.
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is reported to have moved to London following the fallout from the conviction of her estranged husband, Peter Murrell. According to reports highlighted by the Mail on Sunday, Sturgeon is now renting a property in the English capital as she looks to rebuild her life and career.
Continue reading “1207 Nicola Sturgeon Moves to England – Scotland Reacts to Mail on Sunday Report”