Listen! With Frank Mitchell

Why do teen girls stop playing sports? Denise speaks to two top sportswomen, Eliza Downey and Danielle McDowell, about inspiring girls at all levels to take part Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could you have hundreds, perhaps thousands in a bank account you don't know about? Scott Kennerley from the Consumer Council told Frank about Child Trust Funds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of an 11-part series, looking at how people across NI are coping with lockdown, we hear from post man Brendan, from Belfast. Station manager Peter McVerry also tells Frank more about the Voice of Hope project Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DUP leader Arlene Foster says a 'wide coalition' of people oppose the NI Protocol, which 'changes the Good Friday Agreement' and 'adds cost and reduces consumer choice' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From providing PPE, to school sports equipment and helping charities go digital, Lisa McIlvenna, from Business In The Community tells Frank how businesses have helped meet local needs through the National Business Response Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local author Paul McCracken talks about his gripping new detective novel, Where Crows Land, set in Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An 8 year old has girl has written to MLAs over the 'heartbreaking' restrictions on dance classes. Frank spoke to Emily and her mum, as well as top dance teacher Gavin Doherty and 4-time Irish dancing world champion Clodagh Davis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been the toughest year ever for performing arts, but Claire Murray from The Lyric and composer Paul Boyd told Frank how they've done all possible to allow people to enjoy the magic of the theatre at home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Families are having to make very difficult choices - will they put food on the table, can they heat their homes - the money's just not there to buy children presents' - Mary Waide from SVP and Major Paul Kingscott from Salvation Army told Frank how they can ensure children living in poverty have a present to open this Christmas  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Christmas craft workshops to festive films and live-streamed concerts featuring some of NI's top artists, Margaret Henry from the Arts Collaboration Network tells Frank about the amazing events coming up over the holidays. She also had some great gift ideas  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Why not donate your commute?' Chris Conway, CEO of Translink talks to Frank about why it's so important to support the #stuffabusni campaign this year and suggests ways that people can help Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital downloads, face-licking and viva vinyl. Frank spoke to Charlotte Dryden from the Oh Yeah Centre and Mark McCambridge of Arborists about coping without live music and how people can support our amazing local musicians Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With around 100,000 children in Northern Ireland living in poverty, campaigns like #stuffabusNI and charities like St Vincent de Paul have never been more important. Frank spoke to Pauline Brown from SVP about the families the collection will help Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year's 'Stuff a Bus' campaign will be different, but with our listeners' support can be bigger than ever! Frank spoke to Susan O'Neill and Kevin Wallace from Translink and Major Jacqui Wright from Salvation Army about this year's appeal  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Milne's fascinating life has been chronicled in a book by renowned journalist Ivan Little. He talked to Frank about going from RUC officer and Orangeman to secret peace broker at Drumcree and latterly an undertaker. He also spoke about how his own experience of abuse has led to him encouraging others to speak out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'We want people to work with us so we don't have to move to stricter restrictions' - First Minister Arlene Foster tells Frank it's important people abide by the rules after PM's 'sobering assessment' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The feeling of being connected, feeling welcome and feeling safe are really important for everyone, especially at the moment - Maeve Monaghan from social enterprise the Now Group tells Frank about the ethos behind their cafes, as they prepare to open in two new locations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you have anxiety around wearing a face covering, top hypnotherapist @warrenyorkhypno gave @SportyNeesy some top tips for overcoming it on the @U105radio Phone-In Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Newcastle is still open for business but visitors and locals need to take responsibility and follow Covid guidelines' - says Laura Devlin, chair of Newry Mourne & Down Council Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Arts make up a big part of our identity, who we are, but there's also a hard-headed economic argument for supporting them' SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole and Margaret Henry from the Arts Collaboration Network welcome £33m in funding for arts venues from the UK Government  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arts groups have adapted to meet demand and help support the local community during the pandemic, says Margaret Henry, now it's time our politicians support the arts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quarantining plans 'unenforceable, illogical and ill-timed' - Graham Keddie, managing director at Belfast International Airport tells the U105 Phone-In, as flights resume from Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'We're in a lifeboat, but they're going to kick us out five miles from shore' - Colin Neill from Hospitality Ulster says Stormont support welcome but without more certainty, thousands of jobs are still at risk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songwriter Stevie Horner from Belfast band Lo Mejor and two-weight world boxing champion Carl Frampton told Frank about a new charity single 'The Jackal' released to raise funds for front-line nurses in the NHS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can pets' collars or coats transmit coronavirus? Will hand sanitiser irritate a pet's skin? Can animals catch the virus? Michael Griffiths, from the Jubilee Veterinary Centre answered listeners' questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.