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The Kaye Adams Programme: 27/02/2017

27/02/2017

BBC Radio Scotland - The Kaye Adams Programme, 27/02/2017

Should children be banned from heading the ball in football?

The sad news about Billy McNeill has sparked fresh questions about the possible link between dementia and football. Should children be banned from heading the ball in football?

The family of former Celtic manager and player Billy McNeill have confirmed he has dementia. His family told a Sunday newspaper he was diagnosed with the illness seven years ago and is now unable to speak. The news has sparked fresh questions about the possible link between dementia and football. 
Should children be banned from heading the ball in football?

After the killer of Paige Doherty had his sentence reduced, we speak to Paige's mum about her campaign #nojusticeforpaige 

John Leathem's reduction in sentence has sparked a debate around whole-life sentences BUT currently, how is a sentence calculated? 
Grazia Robertson is a Criminal Defence Lawyer,

We can book taxis, a take away or a beauty treatment all at the last minute through social media. So how would you like to do the same for a babysitter? Babysitting apps like Bambino, Bubble and UrbanSitter are all now available. Who do you trust to look after your children?

Wrap, the waste reduction charity, is looking to scrap the use by date on milk containers. But can we really all rely on our sense of smell to avoid sour milk?

What is it like to carry a child only to give the baby to another? We speak to the mum who has given 5 children to 4 different couples. 

Ruby Wax joins us with advice on how to de-frazzle modern lives.

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