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You’ve likely heard of white noise, but what about other colours of noise? Such as blue, pink, brown, and violet noise.

These sounds are gaining popularity, with some YouTube videos reaching up to 200 million views.

University College London senior research fellow at The Ear Institute Dr. Alice Milne and neurologist Mercede Erfanian talk about how colour noises being benefits to us, especially our mental health.

Curious about how they work? Listen to the podcast for more.

Produced and presented by Cathy Chen

Despite an increased awareness around the menopause recently, there is a lack of discussion on how the struggle many women encounter during this time impacts their loved ones. With 60% of divorces initiated by women of menopausal age, we investigate the impact of hormonal change on family life, telling the stories of those affected. Presented by Lara Bowman.

Votes for 16 and 17 year olds. It was one of Labour’s key policies in its manifesto for the recent general election. Is it key to increasing political engagement or is it just a ploy to keep Labour in power? By speaking to a polling researcher and teenagers themselves, we break it down for you to understand. Presented by Milad Sherzad.

Are you ‘posh’ or ‘working class’?  

Someone’s already decided for you, from the moment you spoke.

Accent bias and class: Let’s talk more about it, because we know it’s not just about money, or where you’re from. 

Join journalist Ina Pace in a deep-dive beyond statistics, to sentiments and self-awareness, walking a two-way street.

It's lights out and away we go this weekend as Formula 1 returns with the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Londoners sport journalists Tom Picillo and Nina Hristova recorded their conversation on Thursday with F1 expert and host of the Execelerate podcast, Joseph Terry, who helped preview the season.

Produced by Nathan Edwards, Tom Picillo and Nina Hristova.

In the age of misinformation and deepfakes, what is the place of AI within the music industry. With the voice of artists, such as Taylor Swift, being used to make deep-fake covers of songs they have never sung before, has the casual use of AI gone too far?

This episode discusses the use of AI in the music industry through consideration of its shortcomings and benefits by determining how the use of AI in the industry is affecting copyright regulations and the integrity of the works of artists, whilst also providing increased accessibility for individuals who want to delve into music production.

Reporter Saiba Haque in conversation with music producer Peter Litchfield on the implications of the use of AI in the industry.

Today Tom Picillo reports on the news that the father of the 14-year-old girl, Molly Russell, has partnered with the mother of Brianna Ghey in an attempt to combat online harm.

This story concerns matters of death from self-harm and could be distressing for some people.

If you’ve been affected by this story then you can contact the Samaritans for free on 116 123.

Today Tom Picillo reports on the news that that the London Overground is undergoing a rebrand with each of its six lines being given a name and colour for the first time ever.

We also report on the disruption caused to the Central Line and the reasons behind it.

Today Tom Picillo reports on the news that an Israeli theatre-goer in London has said he was forced to leave a comedy show after being left feeling "unsafe".

We also report on the story that Sadiq Khan has told how deep fake audio of him supposedly making inflammatory remarks before Armistice Day almost caused serious disorder.

Today Tom Picillo reports on testing that is being done on London's new super sewer.

We also bring you the news that the Conservative MP for Romford, Andrew Rosindell, will face no further action after the Metropolitan police dropped an investigation into him.