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The Stephen Jardine Programme: 22/09/2017

22/09/2017

BBC Radio Scotland - The Stephen Jardine Programme, 22/09/2017

Should cyclists take a test before using the roads? Plus an interview with Jack McConnell.

Stephen Jardine gets to the heart of the news. Should cyclists take a test before taking to the roads? Plus an exclusive interview with former First Minister Jack McConnell.

PHONE IN: CYCLING REGULATION
'Wanton and furious driving' was the charge as cyclist Charlie Alliston was sentenced to 18 months this week after being found guilty for the death of Kim Briggs. The law is Victorian and originally drafted to regulate the handling of horses and the Government has ordered an urgent review of legislation. Should cyclists face similar charges to those in force for drivers? 

Stephen asks: Do we need more regulation of cycling?

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SANDWICH GENERATION 
Are you part of the sandwich generation, still raising kids but at the same time having to look after older relations? We hear their stories. 

JACK MCCONNELL
It's 10 years since Jack McConnell left office as First Minister of Scotland. What has he been doing since then and what does he think about Jeremy Corbyn and the future of the Labour Party?

HOLIDAY LETS
As Councillors in Cornwall consider banning more second holiday homes, we look at the impact they have here in Scotland and ask if we need changes in the law to protect communities?

INDIAN SUMMER
We could all soon be basking in late summer sunshine if reports in today's press are to be believed. We find out how reliable long term forecasts are and what exactly constitutes an Indian Summer?

FORAGING OR VEG THEFT?
Gardens and hedgerows are heaving with their annual harvest, but what are you allowed to help yourself to? Do you need to ask permission to pick brambles or forage funghi?

OPERA SINGER
It's the classic tale of rags to riches - the janitor who's incredible voice took him from mopping floors to to the opera stage here in Glasgow.

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