Busy couple of days at bbc radio Manchester - asking people whether they will be watching the Grand National and why they think Manchester should be the UK’s second city.

Having an MRI scan can be a really distressing experience for anyone but particularly for children, but a new simulator designed in the shape of a colourful rocket is helping to change that, it means children like 13 year old Manha now feel more prepared for their MRI scans

Recently started doing some social media work with Radio Shropshire, video below is of a couple who are walking the entire mainland coast of Great Britain, but after an injury they’ve been taking a rest in Wellington, so what do they make of Shropshire? lnkd.in/es_ipPKm

Went out into Birmingham recently to find out people’s experiences of crime and what they think of Shabana Mahmood’s recent proposals of changes to policing. Listen on BBC Sounds.

What’s known in Birmingham as the ‘Maccies on the Ramp’ is on trip advisors list as one of the top places in the city to visit. So I went to ask Brummies what other spots they live. Listen on BBC Sounds.

For NHS Day recently I went to the Manchester Royal Infirmary to find out people’s experiences with the NHS, have they experienced long waiting times and whether they feel the NHS is in a good place under this current government.

Throughout January BBC Radio Manchester have been findining out the best ways to save money in the new year. I went down to the Oxfam Superstore in Cheetham Hill to see what the best bargains are! Listen on BBC Sounds.

Was a pleasure to speak to the team at Hillbrae Animal Rescue. It was set up by a lady called Marty in the 70s who now runs the rescue with her husband. Since then she says they’ve had around 30,000 dogs through the kennels: lnkd.in/ebpqKmM

Pleasure to speak to the team at the Shropshire Cat Rescue. It was set up by a lady called Marion about 34 years ago. To find out the type of things she wants to raise awareness on watch the full vid below: lnkd.in/emZaVwgj

Last Thursday residents across 200 properties were evacuated after police declared a major incident in the Vulcan Street of Derby. On Friday night people were told night they were allowed back into their homes, but Derbyshire police say they will still be present in the area.

I recently visited Grinshill Animal Rescue in Shropshire, they’ve been rescuing cats and dogs since 1947. Jack here would have been put to sleep at a dog pound if they hadn’t taken him in, watch to find out more: lnkd.in/ePnQ5S6R

As we head into the strictly semi finals this weekend, former Blues lioness Karen Carney is in the bookies favourite to win, and the people of Birmingham are backing her all the way!