Programmes coming up ..
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Nick Meir4:00pm - 7:00pm
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"
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Peter Fairhead's Country Show7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peter says: "I'm absolutely delighted to be part of Care Radio, playing the music I love and have spent the last forty years presenting on the radio".
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Peter Milburn's Sentimental Journey9:00pm - 11:00pm
For anyone who enjoys a trip down memory lane listening to everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to David Whitfield, Alma Cogan to Dickie Valentine, or Connie Francis to Tony Bennett.
Today's Weather
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ScotlandLight rain shower
High: 9°C | Low: 0°C
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WalesSunny intervals
High: 10°C | Low: 3°C
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South of EnglandHeavy rain shower
High: 10°C | Low: 3°C
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Northern Ireland
Light rain shower
High: 8°C | Low: 1°C
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North of England
Heavy rain shower
High: 7°C | Low: -1°C
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Listen to our companion stationThe station where 'every track takes you back', playing all time classics from the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Matt Monro, Vera Lynn, Perry Como, Sarah Vaughan, Frank Sinatra, Alma Cogan and Dickie Valentine.
National & International News
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Resident doctors announce strikes just after Easter breakResident doctors in England are to strike for six days in the ongoing row over jobs and pay, the British Medical Association (BMA) announced.
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First music roster for disabled artists aims to stop infantilisationA new music roster for disabled artists has been launched to help ensure musicians are recognised as professionals and tackle “infantilisation” in the industry.
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Olivia Dean Lily Allen and CMAT among artists nominated for The IvorsOlivia Dean, Lily Allen and CMAT are among the artists nominated for awards which celebrate songwriting.
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Luke Littler helps England squad hit target in darts tournamentLuke Littler was happy to teach the England squad how to hit the target as he hosted a darts tournament at St George’s Park.
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Teenager who recorded fatal hammer attack on mother jailed for murderA teenager who murdered his mother with a hammer and recorded his attack on a dictaphone has been jailed for a minimum of 22 years and six months.
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First woman Archbishop of Canterbury vows to create space amid differenceThe first female Archbishop of Canterbury has pledged to “create a space where there is difference” as she acknowledged there is not universal support for women bishops.
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Two men arrested over Golders Green ambulances arson attackTwo men have been arrested in connection with the Golders Green arson attack on Jewish community ambulances, police said.
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UK inflation remains steady prior to impact of Iran conflictUK inflation flatlined at 3% last month prior to the impact of the Iran war, according to official figures.
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Beloved childrens animated series Mr Benn to be adapted into a live action filmThe beloved children’s animated series Mr Benn will be adapted into a live action film.
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Glasgow Central station fully reopens more than a fortnight after nearby fireAll platforms at Glasgow Central have fully reopened more than two weeks after a fire in a nearby building led to the station’s closure for several days.