Programmes coming up ..
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Paul Hutton7:00am - 10:00am
Paul says: "It probably sounds a bit twee, but I genuinely am honoured to be giving something back to the amazing people, paid and unpaid, that selflessly help others every day".
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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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Dave Price with The 80s Show1:00pm - 4:00pm
Dave says: ""I hope , through my knowledge of music, my sense of humour, and a real interest of how music affects your mood, reaches emotions and prompts memories, I am very much looking forward to being on air with and spending some time with you."
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Paul Hutton
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Paul says: "It probably sounds a bit twee, but I genuinely am honoured to be giving something back to the amazing people, paid and unpaid, that selflessly help others every day".
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Richard Allan's Musicals, Movies and Memories7:00pm - 9:00pm
Richard says: "I think many people are unaware of how much an impact being a carer can have on people’s lives. I am delighted to have this opportunity through Care Radio to offer some kind of support throughout the music I play".
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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.
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Late Night Love Songs11:00pm - 1:00am
Two hours of perfect late night music from across the years, helping you to unwind with some "me" time.
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Alex Cann1:00am - 4:00am
Alex says "I have huge admiration for the care sector, which dates back to my own stint in Sheffield Children's Hospital in 1991 having a leg lengthening operation. The nurses were just fantastic, and I feel this is my opportunity to give something back to a profession that has faced unprecedented challenges over the last few years."
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Paul Hutton
4:00am - 7:00am
Paul says: "It probably sounds a bit twee, but I genuinely am honoured to be giving something back to the amazing people, paid and unpaid, that selflessly help others every day".
National & International News
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Best value ski resorts revealedUK holidaymakers going on ski trips this winter face higher prices across Europe compared to last year, according to new analysis.
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Gareth Southgate says England are better prepared for World Cup successGareth Southgate says England are better prepared for World Cup success than four years ago and ready to “nail” holders France in Saturday’s blockbuster quarter-final.
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King tells of reassuring presence of trees as fitting tribute to late QueenThe King has hailed the “extraordinary diversity and beauty” and “own enchanting character” of each of the ancient trees and woodlands dedicated to his late mother the Queen.
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Tina Turner pays tribute to beloved son following his death at the age of 62Tina Turner has paid tribute to her “beloved son” Ronnie Turner, who has died at the age of 62.
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Rail union boss Mick Lynch calls for urgent meeting with Prime MinisterThe leader of the biggest rail workers union has called for an urgent meeting with the Prime Minister in a bid to help resolve the long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.
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Ice and snow warnings issued as temperatures set to stay as low as minus 10CLarge areas of the country have been warned to expect severe conditions during the weekend, with snow forecast for Scotland and the south-east of England.
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Football and racing affected as sporting fixtures frozen outFootball league fixtures and race meetings have been called off as the cold weather snap takes a bite out of the sporting calendar.
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Warwick Daviss daughter Annabelle to join cast of HollyoaksAnnabelle Davis, the daughter of actors Warwick and Samantha Davis, is to join the cast of Hollyoaks early next year.
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Network companies urge households to plan for unlikely power cutsThe local energy network companies across Britain are encouraging customers who might need extra help to plan for the small possibility of a power outage this winter.
Today's Weather
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EdinburghLight rain
High: 2°C | Low: -2°C
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Cardiff
Light rain
High: 5°C | Low: -1°C
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LondonSunny intervals
High: 4°C | Low: -3°C
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Belfast
Light rain
High: 3°C | Low: -1°C
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Manchester
Sunny intervals
High: 2°C | Low: -2°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.
Care News
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New nursing student numbers in UK fall by 10% this autumnThe Universities and Colleges Admissions Service says the fall for those starting this academic year totalled nearly 3,700 people
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House of Lords report urges government to make adult social care a “national imperative”The call comes in a report, released this week, warning that the sector’s invisibility is increasingly damaging people receiving care, and all who provide unpaid services
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Government minister hints possibly restricting some health workers’ right to strikeGillian Keegan said that the new law attempting to ensure minimum service levels on public transport might be extended to other public services including those provided by NHS workers
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Survey opens to help train autistic people to be peer carersNine charities led by the National Autistic Society have launched a survey to help develop an education and coaching programme in England
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Care home manager struck offThe Social Care Wales hearing was called after the body said it received “allegations of serious safeguarding concerns”
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Serious failings in Coleriane Care homeAn investigation into a Coleraine care home has established that a resident's dentures were lodged in her throat for up to 24 hours before being detected
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Care benefits increase for JerseyThe increase will benefit islanders living in a care home or receiving care at their home
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90 year old care worker has no intention of leaving workMary Houghton, who works at Tudor Bank Nursing Home in Southport, began her career at the town's hospital in 1948 before entering caring after retiring
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Cornish boss calls for equal status for care staffLeah Marsh, of Swallowcourt Care Homes has called for care workers to have key worker status and pay equality
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Devon project trains adults with learning disabilities for NHS workThe Big Issues reports that whilst fewer than 5% of adults with a learning disability are in paid employment
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Self-feeding pillows warningThe Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an urgent safety alert as they present a risk of serious harm or death from choking
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NHS Lanarkshire launches help for struggling localsThe scheme has a collection of hints and tips for surviving the festive season along with useful information and phone numbers
