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Charity super-stores, open gardens and million dollar apps.

The scheme which should make it easier for older people to get insurance. And, could charity shops become as ubiquitous in out of town retail parks as they are on the high street?

The new scheme which should make it easier for older drivers and travellers to get insurance.
As Facebook buys the photo-sharing app Instagram for $1 billion and Draw Something clocks up 50 million downloads in 50 days, we examine what successful apps have in common.
Plus the project which see's 4,000 garden's - including our very own Winifred Robinson's - opened up to the public.
And, could charity shops become as ubiquitous in out of town retail parks as they are on the high street.

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Fri 13 Apr 2012 12:00
大象传媒 Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • Stamps

    Royal Mail is limiting the stamps it supplies to retailers ahead of a price rise on April the 30th.

    Duration: 02:16

  • A New Take On An Old Scam

    If someone calls claiming to be your telecoms provider and says they are trying to fix a virus on their computer, the advice is to simply hang up.

    Duration: 07:05

  • What Makes A Successful App?

    As Facebook pays $1 billion for Instagram, technology journalist Gareth Mitchell and app designer, and MD at Argent, David Addey, discuss what makes a successful app.

    Duration: 08:45

  • National Garden Scheme

    Winifred Robinson visits one of the 6,000 gardens which will open up to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme.

    Duration: 09:04

  • Faulty Tachographs

    175,000 heavy goods vehicles are driving around with faulty tachographs. The Freight Transport Association warns of trouble for drivers working abroad.

    Duration: 03:51

  • Charity Superstores

    The Sue Ryder charity has opened an out of town superstore in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. We find out what the thinking is behind it and what kind of welcome it's likely to receive.

    Duration: 10:19

  • Insurance For Older People

    A new initiative is launched to help older people to get travel and car insurance.

    Duration: 03:55

  • Stamps Update

    We hear your experiences of stamp shortages.

    Duration: 03:59

Broadcasts

  • Fri 13 Apr 2012 12:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 13 Apr 2012 12:04
    大象传媒 Radio 4 LW

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