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As part of a joint project between ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Stoke and Creative Partnerships, different schools from North Staffordshire had their chance to make stories for radio.

Eight pupils - between thirteen and fifteen years old - from Mitchell High School in Bucknell worked really hard to produce their own pieces for broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Stoke.

Topics ranged from one girls 'big gob' to 'how easy it is to buy age-restricted computer games'! Listen to them here...

Zoey's story

When was the last time you told someone exactly what you think of them… and then instantly wished you hadn't?Ìý

Zoey's a pupil at Mitchell High School, and thinks that her 'gob' - as she calls it - gets her into all sorts of trouble. The only thing is, she can't decide whether she should change or not.

As part of ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Stoke's schools project, Zoey set out to find out what other people think of her and whether or not she should try to quieten down a little…

Allan's story

What's the modern equivalent of Tom and Jerry? Is it the Simpsons? Or South Park?

Or maybe it's computer games? In their day, Tom and Jerry cartoons were criticised for encouraging children to be violent, but how much different is it now that we've got games with titles like 'Manhunt', 'Assassin' and 'Hitman'?

Allan is a student at Mitchell High School in Hanley and, while at 13 he's too young to buy age-restricted games, he says it's very easy to get hold of them, especially in shops that don't ask for I.D.

Charlotte's story

What's your favourite colour? Whatever it is, does it influence the things you buy? And not just clothes, but everything else in your home?

For one 13-year-old at Mitchell High School, a favourite colour has become an obsession. So much so that it affects nearly every part of her life - much to the frustration of her family...

Ryan and Ashley's story

Is the idea of sitting by the riverside, waiting for a fish to bite, something that appeals? Or could you think of nothing worse?

Two pupils from Mitchell High School couldn't disagree more about fishing. Ashley's been doing it for years, whereas sport-mad Ryan can't think of anything worse.

In a bid to prove that you don't have to run around in shorts to enjoy sport, Ashley took Ryan fishing...

Dean's story

Does the News at ten leave you feeling blue? And are you fed up of front pages telling tales of woe - day in, day out?

Fourteen-year-old Dean from Mitchell High School is so fed up of sad and tragic stories that he's starting to wonder if quite literally, 'no news is good news'.

So, determined to find out why bad news dominates, he spoke to someone who's involved with it every day - ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Stoke's Stuart Fear...

Charlotte's story

Are you one of those people that find the first few weeks of the new year a little trying? The bank balance is worryingly low and there's every chance your waistline is doing its best to obscure your feet!

Despite what your GP tells you many of us believe laughter is still the best medicine.

Charlotte is a pupil at Mitchell High School and a bit of a joker. She reckons that she couldn't live without laughter and wonders what her best friend and teachers think about her ever-present giggle...

Richie's story

Do you have a good way of letting out your frustrations or worries? For one Mitchell High School pupil, film-making has become less of a hobby, more a means to express what he's thinking.

Fifteen-year-old Richie is taking part in our Making Waves project and is trying to explain just why he's determined to make it as a film maker...

Tom's story

Have you ever fancied the opportunity to quiz your local politicians face-to-face? Do you think you could have a go at politics for yourself?

Tom is another pupil from Mitchell High School and he is so concerned about the state of the country that he’s written his own manifesto.

He went to meet MP for Stoke Central, Mark Fisher, to ask him what he thought…