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As the cold weather sets in thousands of Migrants continues to cross Europe as the crisis continues. Over the weekend tension has built as thousands of migrants heading north through the Balkan states have been stalled by new controls on the border between Croatia and Serbia. One official told the 麻豆社 that Croatia could run out of room in its transit camps within days. Closer to home you might remember earlier this month we ran an appeal here at 麻豆社 Radio Leicester, asking for donations of shoes for migrants in Calais. It was made by Margaret Willis from Fenny Drayton - she has been making the trip to Calais several times to give much needed everyday items to the thousands of migrants living in the camps. Well to see exactly where those items ended up, 麻豆社 Radio Leicester's Nisha Chopra met up with Margaret as she made her most recent trip to Calais.
Also, the Hindu Festival of Navratri, the 9 nights of dancing in reverence of Goddess Durga, is in full swing. People all over the city have been out in their best outfits, and their dandia dancing sticks. Venues across the City have been packed out - for instance there were massive queues outside the Hindu Temple on East Park Road at the weekend with people unable to get in. So the popularity of Navratri seems to be as huge as ever. But how has Navratri changed over the years?
And, all this week here at 麻豆社 Radio Leicester we're exploring love in later life. Today we're talking about online romance. According to exclusive research for 麻豆社 local radio, internet dating is becoming more acceptable amongst people over 55 - and one in five have met someone online.