1) A family run hotel in Watchdale has opened up its doors to homeless people in the area today
Facts in the story:
- The Flying Horse Hotel has been collecting donations for things like scarfs, gloves, hats and shower gel for the past 4 months
- Gave out food and Christmas boxes this afternoon
- Did it to help the people out there that are less fortunate and to give a bit back as a family
Immediacy- The family had been giving out food and Christmas boxes earlier that day, and therefore the story was put on the news immediately
Familiarity- The story is geographically close to the listeners
Amplitude- This family could help many homeless people
Balance- This is good news and it will balance out the negative news
2) The North West ambulance service have said that they've seen a 5% drop in the number of calls it received across the region between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day compared to last year
Facts in the story:
- They are putting the reduction down to more awareness about using the 999 number for genuine emergencies
- They were most contacted about falls
Familiarity- This story is geographically close to the listeners
Amplitude- Much fewer people phoned 999 which means 999 were more able to help the people who really needed it
Balance- This story balances out the negative stories in the news
3) People from across Greater Manchester have come together to rebuild a special room for a 7 year old boy
Facts in the story:
- As a Christmas present, Harvey's parents have built him a special sensory room to help him with his autism
- Vandals stole the equipment and set it on fire but people are helping them to rebuild it
Familiarity- This story is geographically close to the listeners
Balance- This story will balance out the negative stories in the news
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