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Thomas Cook, tackling takeaways, plus home care for the elderly

Thomas Cook's latest figures, attempts being made to curb the number of takeaway in an area to tackle poor health, and home care for the elderly.

Thomas Cook publishes its latest figures - how well is the rescue package shaping up?
A former Government drugs advisor has suggested that there should be alcohol sensors in every car - so would it work?
Haringey Council wants to curb the number of takeaways to tackle poor health and obesity. Dominoes Pizza says that's the answer - we hear the debate.
The over 80s are the world's fastest growing population group, but very little is known about their health and experience of life. The Coming of Age exhibition brings together artists and scientists from Newcastle University's Institute for Ageing and Health to share the science and art of ageing.
Plus with 6 million older people receiving care at home we find out about the challenges for the carers now that budgets are being cut.
We hear about those getting an unexpected bonus from the solar panels - when the sun shines their electricity meters run backwards.
And Newbiggin by the Sea - once a popular Northumberland coastal resort but now in decline with many of its shops empty. It's just been named by the government as one of a dozen Mary Portas pilot towns. So how will that help revive it?

Presenter: Winifred Robinson
Producer: Rebecca Moore.

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55 minutes

Chapters

  • Thomas Cook

    The company posted huge losses for the first six months of the year.

    Duration: 04:30

  • Car Breathalisers

    How practical are breathalisers in cars and would it even work as a deterrent?

    Duration: 03:40

  • Takeaways and Planning

    Do the planning laws to limit takeaways work and is it the right approach?

    Duration: 09:21

  • Coming of Age: The Art and Science of Ageing

    Exhibition in London's GV Art to make the science of ageing more accessible.

    Duration: 08:26

  • Mary Portas Pilot Towns

    Mary Portas pilot towns - how will this help revive the economy in Newbiggin by the Sea?

    Duration: 07:26

  • Care Series Part 2 - Care in the home

    What is the standard of care in the home really like?

    Duration: 13:16

  • Meters Running Backwards

    Some owners of solar panels have been getting an unexpected bonus. We find out more.

    Duration: 04:13

Broadcasts

  • Thu 31 May 2012 12:00
  • Thu 31 May 2012 12:04

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