Clare Freeman

This audio is a discovery of what epilepsy is, how it affects those living with it and if all else fails - what happens when brain surgery is the last resort. Prince, Neil Young, Ian Curtis...some of the well-known names who have struggled with epilepsy. But would you know what to do if your family member, friend or colleague had a seizure? More info: Epilepsy.org.uk or EpilepsySurgeryFriends.co.uk Thanks to Kenny Borland, Anthony Williams & Mark Morton. Music: Joy Divison - She's Lost Control & Prince - Sacrifice of Victor.

BBC Radio Manchester's Clare Freeman investigates reaction to #ThreeGirls drama in Rochdale town centre. Some of the comments heard by members of the public included: "The Asian community are being targeted" "This programme is just adding fuel to the fire" "The girls were stupid" and "I think it's rife"... A Parents Against Grooming spokesperson said: "Stop blaming the kids. There are still people who say these kids knew what they were doing. We can't live in a pink world where everything is wonderful. It's taken a long time for this to come out, and I'm glad. " Listen to this full report, which includes comments from Greater Manchester Police and practical advice of how to help protect vulnerable teenagers. Programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08rgd5n Help available here: http://www.itsnotokay.co.uk/who-we-are/ *CLARIFICATION: The quotes above are NOT my personal opinions or views, they are the views of random people spoken to in the town.

Women based at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women's Association partnered with BBC Radio Manchester, and opened the book for a full and frank series called 'behind The Hijab'. It's primary aim was to challenge stereotypes about Muslim women, but in the process there was love, laughter and great friendship. Produced by Clare Freeman.

Gay Muslim women tell BBC Radio Manchester they are being victimised, not for their sexuality but for their colour; by the gay community… In this exclusive interview the women tell reporter Clare Freeman how they've been spat at, had beer thrown at them and suffered abuse during a gay pride event. The LGBT community have since apologised and say they're working on building better relations with people of all religions and backgrounds.

A service for sex workers in Manchester says despite seeing a 20% increase in numbers of women using the service, funding cuts could force them to reduce their outreach. Yet the charity Manchester Action on Street Health - or simply MASH – the city has the highest number of sex workers outside the capital. Throughout the week they run drop in clinics on the streets and in their headquarters near Piccadilly Station. Reporter Clare Freeman went to visit and meet some of the workers of old and new from the streets of Manchester....

Ever wondered what it's like to be a fire fighter on one of the busiest nights of the year? Reporting for BBC Radio Manchester, I went out 'on the run' with Bolton Central fire crews for Bonfire Night. From near car crashes, to fireworks thrown at patrols to endless paperwork - there wasn't a moment to sit still.... One of the most terrifying and exciting moments of my job.