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31/08/2015

David de Gea's transfer from Manchester United to Real Madrid collapses. Plus young people speak out on bullying, and 拢500m worth of contracts are announced for Faslane.

Colin Paterson sits in for Phil Williams.

Tom & Clio have both have been bullied in the past, and now work as anti-bullying ambassadors for the Diana Award. They tell Colin their experiences of bullying as it emerges a third of young people are worried about returning to class for the new school year because of bullying.

David de Gea's proposed transfer from Manchester Utd to Real Madrid collapses at the last moment - as reports in Spain suggest the necessary paperwork was not submitted in the correct file format. European football writer Andy Brassell explains how and why the widely anticipated multi-million pound deal fell through at the death.

Tributes are paid to a triathlete whose body was found after he went missing during an event near Maidstone in Kent. Coach, commentator & former international triathlete Annie Emmerson explains what precautions are routinely taken during event planning of this kind.

Two British journalists are detained in Turkey, along with their translator, charged with helping militant groups. A row breaks out over the future of the Trident nuclear programme, after the government announces a 500 million pound investment in the Royal Navy's submarine base at Faslane.

Plus in Back Row with Natalie Jamieson & Halina Watts: the return of The X Factor, Kanye West announces his intention to run for the White House, and tributes are paid to acclaimed horror film director Wes Craven.

And domestic goddess Aggie Mackenzie answers listeners questions in the Midnight Hour.

2 hours, 30 minutes

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Mon 31 Aug 2015 22:30

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  • Mon 31 Aug 2015 22:30