Blind journalist Paul Bryce brings us the latest and the most bizarre news, amongst them: world's oldest message in a bottle, where you shouldn't fall asleep if you don't want to be charged a hefty fee, and which USA Police Department is getting too much love.

Paul is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.

This week was a Public Service Broadcasting special on A Little Alternative. As well as a review of their gig at Edinburgh's Usher Hall and a collection of songs spanning their career - David Hogg also sat down with frontman J Willgoose Esq for an incredible interview. They discussed early musical influences, J Willgoose's hesitation to finally lay vocals on one of his tracks, and the importance of an album like Every Valley - which chronicles the rise and decline of the Welsh coal industry including health problems, such as sight loss, which communities gave for their industry...only to be abandoned by their government.

Kelvin Primary was one of the first schools for partially sighted children, to give a mainstream education.

The much loved institution closed it’s doors and moved to a new, shared, bespoke campus, as the original building, once an army barracks, was no longer fit for the 21st century.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to some of the former teachers and pupils, as they reminisced about the much loved school.

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Blind -  A Sixth Sense by the Artist Victoria Claire was shown recently at Beach Creative in Herne Bay, running from the 6th - 18th Feb 2018. 

The  first of its kind in the UK, Victoria created six sculptures from wood, each piece represented a sense, sight, sound, smell, taste, touch and a sixth piece which portrayed a sense of trust.

RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with Victoria who was delighted with the public's reaction.

Fresh from a recent trip to New York with Deb's and the family, Dave looks ahead to the upcoming London marathon. Although not taking part himself this year, Dave had some invaluable advice for runners, as temperatures look set to soar.

Dave also refelcts on the anniversary of his 7 marathons, in 7 days on 7 continents, which he completed back in 2008 and also looks forward to his Great Wall challenge, which he hopes to complete later this year.

Jill and Maria Johnson, Girl Gone Blind, talk about some of the ways they have created a home that is less frustrating for them. From using "Bump Ons" (Bump Dots) to cutting clothing labels, It's the little things that can make a big difference for those living with sight loss. Maria Is a blogger and a weekly contributor on the Morning Mix. Find her blog at www.GirlGoneBlind.com. Find her on Facebook at: Girl Gone Blind and on Twitter At: @Girl _Gone _Blind #bumpon #bumpdot #tips #visuallyimpaired #home #mariajohnson #jillbarkley #girlgoneblind #blogger #morningmix #rnibradio #podcast

Alexandra Lucas, our blind fashion expert, speaks to Jill Barkley this week about fashion, make up and her favourite blind youtubers to go to for makeup tips! 

Alexandra Lucas joins Jill Barkley on the Morning Mix every Wednesday! #beauty #youtuber #vlogger #fashion #morningmix #jillbarkley #alexandralucas #rnibradio

The European Blind Union (EBU) is an umbrella organisation that links sight loss charities from across Europe, including outside the European Union.

 RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Wolfgang Angermann, EBU President, to learn more about the organisation, it's triumphs and current campaigns...

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Moving houses can be a daunting process for anyone, but what happens when you are also blind and living on your own?

Paul Quigley relives the challenges of moving into a new house and discovering that he might soon find himself without electricity.

How easy is it to set up a new power meter, and can we rely on the power companies to help us out in a pinch?

Paul talked to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.

Blind journalist Paul Bryce picks out more quirky and alternative news stories, including one about a young Chinese boy who got himself in a bit of a predicament whilst using the lifts of a local tower block.

Paul is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.