<description>&lt;p&gt;Former aid worker Simon Boas, whose essays about his feelings towards life and death went viral, died in July aged 47.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He was told he had terminal throat cancer in 2023 and began writing about his experiences in his local newspaper, the Jersey Evening Post. This inspired readers across the country.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His book, A Beginner's Guide to Dying, will be posthumously published in September.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If one of his final interviews before his death, Simon spoke to Emma Barnett on Radio 4's Today programme in June 2024 ahead of being moved to a hospice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to the Today programme on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds: 6-9am Monday-Friday; and 7-9am on Saturdays.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Simon Boas, whose newspaper essays about death went viral, speaks to Emma Barnett.

Former aid worker Simon Boas, whose essays about his feelings towards life and death went viral, died in July aged 47.He was told he had terminal throat cancer in 2023 and began writing about his experiences in his local newspaper, the Jersey Evening Post. This inspired readers across the country.His book, A Beginner's Guide to Dying, will be posthumously published in September.If one of his final interviews before his death, Simon spoke to Emma Barnett on Radio 4's Today programme in June 2024 ahead of being moved to a hospice.Listen to the Today programme on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds: 6-9am Monday-Friday; and 7-9am on Saturdays.

I have terminal cancer but 'I'm as happy as ever’

<description>&lt;p&gt;Vogue has given unparalleled access to the Lightroom at Kings Cross for a brand-new exhibition examining the history of the runway and invited Today for an exclusive preview.
 
Emma Barnett sits down with the exhibition curator David Sable, and British Vogue’s Chioma Nnadi, the first black woman to take up the mantle of Head of Editorial Content. 
 
Chioma discusses her concerns around weight loss drugs, women of colour breaking the glass ceiling, and whether the fashion industry is doing enough for sustainability.
 
Listen to the Today programme on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds: 6-9am Monday-Friday, and 7-9am on Saturdays.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The British fashion editor talks Ozempic, sustainability in fashion, and Kemi Badenoch

Vogue has given unparalleled access to the Lightroom at Kings Cross for a brand-new exhibition examining the history of the runway and invited Today for an exclusive preview.
 
Emma Barnett sits down with the exhibition curator David Sable, and British Vogue’s Chioma Nnadi, the first black woman to take up the mantle of Head of Editorial Content. 
 
Chioma discusses her concerns around weight loss drugs, women of colour breaking the glass ceiling, and whether the fashion industry is doing enough for sustainability.
 
Listen to the Today programme on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds: 6-9am Monday-Friday, and 7-9am on Saturdays.

Vogue's Chioma Nnadi on Ozempic: 'We're going backwards'

<description>&lt;p&gt;Buffer zones will come into force around abortion clinics in England and Wales from 31 October. It will make it illegal to hand out anti-abortion leaflets within 150m of a clinic or obstruct anyone using or working at an abortion clinic. It will also be illegal to stand and silently pray within the same zone. 
 
Emma Barnett reported for Today from an abortion clinic in South London. She spoke to protesters outside and staff at the clinic about the law change. She also spoke to the Labour MP Stella Creasy who has long campaigned for protection zones. 
 
The change in the law follows similar bans in Northern Ireland in 2023 and in Scotland in September earlier this year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to the Today programme on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds: 6-9am Monday-Friday, and 7-9am on Saturdays.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Emma Barnett reports from an abortion clinic in south London about the law change

Buffer zones will come into force around abortion clinics in England and Wales from 31 October. It will make it illegal to hand out anti-abortion leaflets within 150m of a clinic or obstruct anyone using or working at an abortion clinic. It will also be illegal to stand and silently pray within the same zone. 
 
Emma Barnett reported for Today from an abortion clinic in South London. She spoke to protesters outside and staff at the clinic about the law change. She also spoke to the Labour MP Stella Creasy who has long campaigned for protection zones. 
 
The change in the law follows similar bans in Northern Ireland in 2023 and in Scotland in September earlier this year.Listen to the Today programme on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds: 6-9am Monday-Friday, and 7-9am on Saturdays.

'Buffer zones' come into effect around abortion clinic

<description>&lt;p&gt;A former colleague of the firearms officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba told Today that he should not have been put on trial for his murder. Metropolitan Police Officer Martyn Blake, shot and killed Mr Kaba – who was unarmed – during a vehicle stop in South London in September 2022. Mr Blake denied killing the 24 year old.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The unnamed colleague, who was at the scene immediately after the shots were fired, said: "At no point was there any evidence that Martyn Blake had done anything wrong or at least deviated from his training or indeed the law."&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mr Kaba’s family have said they are "devastated" by the outcome. "The acquittal of Martyn Blake isn't just a failure for our family but for all those affected by police violence," his cousin said. "Despite the verdict, we won't be silenced."&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to the Today programme on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds: 6-9am Monday-Friday, and 7-9am on Saturdays.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A former colleague of the firearms officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba speaks to Today

A former colleague of the firearms officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba told Today that he should not have been put on trial for his murder. Metropolitan Police Officer Martyn Blake, shot and killed Mr Kaba – who was unarmed – during a vehicle stop in South London in September 2022. Mr Blake denied killing the 24 year old.The unnamed colleague, who was at the scene immediately after the shots were fired, said: "At no point was there any evidence that Martyn Blake had done anything wrong or at least deviated from his training or indeed the law."Mr Kaba’s family have said they are "devastated" by the outcome. "The acquittal of Martyn Blake isn't just a failure for our family but for all those affected by police violence," his cousin said. "Despite the verdict, we won't be silenced."Listen to the Today programme on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds: 6-9am Monday-Friday, and 7-9am on Saturdays.

Officer who shot Chris Kaba did 'nothing wrong' - colleague

<description>&lt;p&gt;The former cabinet minister and new editor of The Spectator joins Nick and Amol to assess the Tory leadership candidates and explain why he'd vote for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To listen to full interview search for The Today Podcast on BBC Sounds and his subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. You can also listen any time on your smart speaker by saying “Smart Speaker, ask BBC Sounds to play The Today Podcast.”&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The former cabinet minister joins Nick and Amol to assess the Tory leadership candidates

The former cabinet minister and new editor of The Spectator joins Nick and Amol to assess the Tory leadership candidates and explain why he'd vote for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump.To listen to full interview search for The Today Podcast on BBC Sounds and his subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. You can also listen any time on your smart speaker by saying “Smart Speaker, ask BBC Sounds to play The Today Podcast.”

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