Programmes coming up ..
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Matt Rosser7:00am - 10:00am
Matt says: "people who care for us - in hospitals, homes, wherever care is needed - are people we are lucky to have. If we didn’t acknowledge it before, we certainly do now and we mustn’t stop".
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Ernie Rowe10:00am - 1:00pm
Ernie says: "I’ve experienced first-hand the astonishing level of care given by so many remarkable people in our NHS, despite near-impossible circumstances and the lack of pop-star wages".
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Nick Meir1:00pm - 4:00pm
Nick says "Caring is so much more than delivering practical essentials. Just ‘being there’ provides a tonic of companionship which we all crave as human beings. And that is why Care Radio is so important. Knowing you can switch on and listen to a friendly voice at any time, day or night, really does make a difference to those involved in receiving or giving care"
Today's Weather
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ScotlandSunny intervals
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WalesLight rain shower
High: 10°C | Low: 5°C
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South of England
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Northern Ireland
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North of England
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National & International News
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Justice Secretary to set out reforms to tackle courts emergencyPlans to free up crown courts to deal with serious crimes swiftly and hand more support to victims are set to be announced by the Justice Secretary as part of efforts to tackle the “courts emergency”.
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Rock drilled from Great Glen Fault gives rare look into distant geological pastGeologists have been given a “one-of-a-kind” window into Scotland’s geological past as they analyse core rock drilled from the Great Glen Fault during investigations for a hydro-storage scheme.
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Ending new HIV transmissions by 2030 within reach thanks to action planThe Government’s goal to end new HIV transmissions by 2030 is now within reach thanks to a new action plan, the Health Secretary has said.
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Last minute knee surgery cancellations cost millions and ramp up waiting listsCancelling knee replacement surgeries is “unforgivable”, academics have said, as a new study highlighted how postponing operations is costing the NHS millions and increasing hospital waiting lists.
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Eighth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come DancingActress Alex Kingston has become the eighth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
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Lando Norris bid for F1 glory goes to decider as Max Verstappen takes Qatar winLando Norris’ bid to become champion of the world will go to a season finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend after Max Verstappen cashed in on a calamitous McLaren strategy decision to win the Qatar Grand Prix.
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West Ham pay moving tribute to Billy Bonds after club greats death aged 79West Ham paid a moving tribute to former captain and manager Billy Bonds ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match against Liverpool following his death at the age of 79.
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Setback for Jeremy Corbyn as Your Party opts for collective leadershipJeremy Corbyn suffered a setback on Sunday as his new party’s founding conference rejected his preferred leadership set-up.
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Rachel Reeves defends Budget comments amid row over headroomRachel Reeves has defended her handling of the Budget as opposition figures claimed she misled the public over the size of the fiscal “repair job” she faces.
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Prince of Wales moved by courage of Gazan children brought to UK for treatmentThe Prince of Wales was “moved by the courage” of the Gazan children he met who had been evacuated to the UK for specialist care.