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The Talking News is a free service which is sent out each week to almost 200 people living with sight loss to help them keep in touch with their community. We also produce a monthly magazine, also sent out to almost 200 people, where we interview local people of interest.
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Formula 1, Soccer, Rugby, cricket - November 1st

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Listen up it's the news - November 8th

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Listen Up It's The news - November 15th

Rugby, Soccer, Formula 1, Cricket and more - November 15th

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Listen up It's the news - November 22nd

Soccer, Rugby, Tennis and cricket - November 22nd

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