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The latest sports news, views and interviews from Sportsmedia's London newsroom. Providing sports bulletins to 160 of the UK's best radio stations every day.www.sportsmedia.co.uk (http://www.sportsmedia.co.uk)Twitter: @SportsmediaUK (http://twitter.com/SportsmediaUK)
Episodes
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Mencap survey finds UK's spelling deficit
23/05/2012 Duration: 03minMencap has launched Spellathon, an initiative aimed at improving literacy and spelling across all ages. A recent survey by the charity found only one in five people correctly spelt all words in a short spelling competition and Mencap's Assistant Director of Fundraising Faith Ingham says the initiative can play a key role. Take part and raise money for Mencap today at http://www.spellathon.net. Entrants can receive a personal invitation from Stephen Fry and a Free Digital Schools Pack that will contain the interactive whiteboard game, assembly video, and everything else needed to take part in the competition.
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Inflation down, IMF call for BoE rate cut
22/05/2012 Duration: 03minWe hear the City's reaction from Alpari UK's James Hughes after inflation fell to a 26-month low. In potentially more significant news, the IMF has called on the Bank of England to cut interest rates below the 0.5% mark it's been sitting at since March 2009. http://www.alpari.co.uk
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Ultimate Sport Podcast - Champions League Final
18/05/2012 Duration: 15minWe're back again this week to preview the Champions League Final as Chelsea aim to topple Bayern Munich in their own back yard. We also reflect on Roy Hodgson's squad announcement for Euro 2012.
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Facebook, FTSE + Northern Rock news with Alpari UK
18/05/2012 Duration: 04minIt's a manic Friday in the financial world as Facebook's floatation dominates headlines. We hear the reaction from Alpari's James Hughes to a continued slide in the FTSE, having lost 5% of its value this week due to ongoing concerns in the Eurozone. http://www.alpari.co.uk
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City reacts to unemployment boost + more
16/05/2012 Duration: 04minJames Hughes from the trading floor of Alpari UK speaks to us to discuss the surprise drop in unemployment, with the current Eurozone crisis and the Bank of England's growth forecast cut also on the agenda. http://www.alpari.co.uk
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Bechtolsheimer raring to go for London 2012
16/05/2012 Duration: 04minIn our continued build up to the London 2012 Olympic Games, we caught up with Dressage rider Laura Bechtolsheimer, who's hopeful of being named in the final Team 2012 presented by Visa in July. http://www.team2012.com
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Alpari's James Hughes reacts to FTSE falls
14/05/2012 Duration: 03minThe FTSE has started the week off with big falls as continuing uncertainty over Greece continues. We hear the city's reaction from Alpari UK's James Hughes. http://www.alpari.co.uk
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Mencap launches Spellathon
14/05/2012 Duration: 04minWe spoke to Grant Morgan, creative director behind Spellathon on behalf of Mencap. The UK’s largest charity supporting people with a learning disability are launching a worldwide championship aimed at improving spelling. Mencap have set up Spellathon, an online competition to take place starting next Monday (the 21st May) for a week. For the first time, 3D animated technology will be used to raise funds as well as education. The voice of Stephen Fry will be used online to guide users through a series of games which can be played on mobiles, tablets, PC’s or even on a classroom whiteboard. 25% of all money raised will remain with the schools the children go to. For more information visit - http://www.spellathon.net/
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Ultimate Sport Podcast - Ep 35
11/05/2012 Duration: 14minIt's the final Premier League weekend of the season with lots still to be decided at the top and bottom of the table.
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Ultimate Sport Podcast - Episode 34
04/05/2012 Duration: 18minWe've got an FA Cup Final special this week as we look to Chelsea against Liverpool. We're in to the penultimate matches of the Premier League season with much still to be decided and there's a full weekend's racing preview.
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Alpari's James Hughes reacts to US figures
04/05/2012 Duration: 03minWe spoke to James Hughes from the trading floor of global Forex trader Alpari after a surprise drop in the US non-farm payrolls on Friday. http://www.alpari.co.uk
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Nicky Thompson chosen as part of Partnership Athlete Scheme
03/05/2012 Duration: 04minNicky Thompson has been selected as one of four recipients of grants as part of the Partnership Athlete Scheme. The para-dressage rider will receive £5,000 worth of funding from Partnership, the life assurance company, as well as mentoring from double Olympic medalist Rebecca Romero. http://www.partnership.co.uk
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James Tindall selected for Partnership Athlete Scheme
03/05/2012 Duration: 05minJames Tindall has been selected as one of four recipients of grants as part of the Partnership Athlete Scheme. The Great Britain hockey player will receive £5,000 worth of funding from Partnership, the life assurance company, as well as mentoring from double Olympic medalist Rebecca Romero. http://www.partnership.co.uk
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Twinelle Hopeson selected for Partnership Athlete Scheme
03/05/2012 Duration: 03min20-year old Croydon sprinter Twinelle Hopeson has been selected as one of four recipients of grants as part of the Partnership Athlete Scheme. She'll receive £5,000 worth of funding from Partnership, the life assurance company, as well as mentoring from double Olympic medalist Rebecca Romero. http://www.partnership.co.uk
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Ultimate Sport Podcast - Episode 33
27/04/2012 Duration: 17minMake sure you catch our podcast looking ahead to the weekend's massive Manchester Derby + much more
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SPAR UK Athletics Ambassador Jenny Meadows on Olympic dream
20/04/2012 Duration: 11min800m runner Jenny Meadows says she's gearing up to complete her collection at this summer's Olympic Games. Meadows reached the Semi-Final in Beijing 2008 and has since won bronze medals at subsequent European and World Championships. She's been visiting her local football club Wigan Athletic today, as she seeks inspiration from the Latics' determination for Premier League survival, and admits she wants to medal in London more than anything else. Jenny Meadows was speaking as an ambassador for SPAR UK. SPAR has been a principle sponsor of the European Athletics Association since 1996 and a sponsor of UK Athletics since 2004. For more information visit http://www.spar.co.uk/athletics
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Ultimate Sport Show - Episode 32
20/04/2012 Duration: 15minThere's a whole plethora of activity coming up as we count down the days to London 2012. The race at the top and bottom of the Premier League intensifies, whilst four teams battle it out for the two remaining Champions League places. We look ahead to a controversial Grand Prix in Bahrain, whilst Charlie is here with a full preview of the Scottish Grand National.
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Part 3: @dougieando & @jonnygould preview the #ucl semifinal. Can #cfc be carefree v #fcb?
17/04/2012 Duration: 04min -
Part 2: @dougieando & @jonnygould talk @gnev2 histrionics on @skysportsmnf & #facup final
17/04/2012 Duration: 04min -
#footballchat with @dougieando & @jonnygould preview #eng & #scot #facup finals
17/04/2012 Duration: 04min