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Make a Difference

Surprising stories from communities across England who are pulling together during these uncertain times.Originally broadcast on local BBC radio. Find out more on bbc.co.uk/makeadifference.

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Happy Hit: Zumba dreams

Happy Hit: Zumba dreams

Latin aerobics fan Hannah took up Zumba during lockdown when she had to shield.When gyms reopened, Hannah qualified as a... Read more

15 Feb 2022

4mins

Ranked #2

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Happy Hit: From riverside bench to Windsor Castle

Happy Hit: From riverside bench to Windsor Castle

Meet Jay Flynn, as online pub quizmaster who hosted weekly quizzes, which at their peak attracted 180,000 people, and ra... Read more

2 Feb 2022

4mins

Ranked #3

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Happy Hit: A lullaby from a loving dad

Happy Hit: A lullaby from a loving dad

When Karen Robson was a baby her father, Brian Teasdale Snr, composed music for her. Brian had a brain injury which left... Read more

21 Jan 2022

3mins

Ranked #4

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Happy Hit: Bryson Walks to School

Happy Hit: Bryson Walks to School

Nine-year-old Bryson Taylor has cerebral palsy and had an operation on his spine in February. He has been training hard ... Read more

13 Jan 2022

5mins

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Happy Hit: Grandma's voice

Happy Hit: Grandma's voice

A lost recording of her beloved late grandma Margaret sparks heart-warming memories for Lucy James from Kidsgrove, Staff... Read more

5 Jan 2022

5mins

Ranked #6

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Welcome to Happy Hit

Welcome to Happy Hit

A snack-sized treat featuring family, friendship or other good-hearted folk to warm up your week.Letitia George introduc... Read more

31 Dec 2021

1min

Ranked #7

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A message from the world to COP26

A message from the world to COP26

Young people have a message to world leaders at the United Nations climate conference.We hear from listeners to BBC Radi... Read more

29 Oct 2021

25mins

Ranked #8

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Making A Difference in 2020: Part 2

Making A Difference in 2020: Part 2

Becca Bryers looks back on a very uncertain year and shares some of her favourite stories of communities across England ... Read more

30 Dec 2020

23mins

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Making A Difference in 2020: Part 1

Making A Difference in 2020: Part 1

Becca Bryers looks back on a very uncertain year and shares some of her favourite stories of communities across England ... Read more

23 Dec 2020

24mins

Ranked #10

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Kindness at Christmas

Kindness at Christmas

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn ... Read more

16 Dec 2020

26mins

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