In the first of an 11-part series, looking at how people across NI are coping with lockdown, we hear from post man Brendan, from Belfast. Station manager Peter McVerry also tells Frank more about the Voice of Hope project

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DUP leader Arlene Foster says a 'wide coalition' of people oppose the NI Protocol, which 'changes the Good Friday Agreement' and 'adds cost and reduces consumer choice'

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From providing PPE, to school sports equipment and helping charities go digital, Lisa McIlvenna, from Business In The Community tells Frank how businesses have helped meet local needs through the National Business Response Network

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Local author Paul McCracken talks about his gripping new detective novel, Where Crows Land, set in Belfast

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An 8 year old has girl has written to MLAs over the 'heartbreaking' restrictions on dance classes. Frank spoke to Emily and her mum, as well as top dance teacher Gavin Doherty and 4-time Irish dancing world champion Clodagh Davis

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It's been the toughest year ever for performing arts, but Claire Murray from The Lyric and composer Paul Boyd told Frank how they've done all possible to allow people to enjoy the magic of the theatre at home

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'Families are having to make very difficult choices - will they put food on the table, can they heat their homes - the money's just not there to buy children presents' - Mary Waide from SVP and Major Paul Kingscott from Salvation Army told Frank how they can ensure children living in poverty have a present to open this Christmas 

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From Christmas craft workshops to festive films and live-streamed concerts featuring some of NI's top artists, Margaret Henry from the Arts Collaboration Network tells Frank about the amazing events coming up over the holidays. She also had some great gift ideas 

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'Why not donate your commute?' Chris Conway, CEO of Translink talks to Frank about why it's so important to support the #stuffabusni campaign this year and suggests ways that people can help

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Digital downloads, face-licking and viva vinyl. Frank spoke to Charlotte Dryden from the Oh Yeah Centre and Mark McCambridge of Arborists about coping without live music and how people can support our amazing local musicians

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