Programmes coming up ..
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Peter Milburn's Sentimental Journey7:00pm - 9:00pm
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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Richard Allan's Musicals, Movies and Memories9:00pm - 11:00pm
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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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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Paul Hutton1:00am - 4:00am
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 Rowe4:00am - 7:00am
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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Helen Bowden7:00am - 10:00am
Helen says: ""My heart goes to anyone having to care full time for a loved one or as a job. You are amazing and brilliant people and should never be underestimated".
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Matt Rosser10:00am - 1:00pm
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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Martin Emery1:00pm - 4:00pm
Martin says: "when we think about it, we all probably know somebody - a friend, a colleague or family member - who provides care, either professionally or unpaid. Care Radio is for them."
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Alex Cann4:00pm - 7:00pm
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."
National & International News
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Warning over dangerous flooding in cities and rural areasHeavy rain and thunderstorms could cause “dangerous” flooding in both cities and rural areas, but will not end the drought, experts have warned.
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Legal first in Billy the Kid home side homicide convictionsThree gangsters have been found guilty of murdering one of their own, nicknamed Billy the Kid, in what is believed to be a legal first.
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Starmer pledges to freeze fuel bills by extending windfall taxSir Keir Starmer has set out a “very strong, robust, costed plan” to stop energy bills rising over the winter – paid for in part by an extension of the windfall levy on the profits of the oil and gas companies.
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Giggs threatened to headbutt me next his exs sister tells courtA woman has told a court that ex-Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs said to her: “I will headbutt you next” after he allegedly assaulted her older sister.
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Employer of Giggs ex girlfriend tried to block his intense emails court toldThe employer of Ryan Giggs’ ex-girlfriend tried to block his “intense” emails because they were “interfering with her work”, a court has heard.
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Love Islands Ekin Su Culculoglu confirms next stage of relationship with DavideLove Island winner Ekin-Su Culculoglu has announced she will move in with boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti in September.
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PM available for urgent decisions while on holiday says Downing StreetDowning Street has insisted that the Prime Minister will be kept informed of any “urgent issues” while on holiday this week.
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A level results day will not be pain free Ucas chief warnsThe return to post-pandemic exam arrangements means A-level results day will not be a “pain-free” experience for students, the head of the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (Ucas) has warned.
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Adele gushes about boyfriend Rich Paul Im obsessed with him
Adele has given a rare glimpse into her private life saying she has “never been in love like this” and is “obsessed” with her American sports agent boyfriend Rich Paul.
Today's Weather
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EdinburghHeavy Rain
High: 17°C | Low: 15°C
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Cardiff
Heavy Rain
High: 23°C | Low: 16°C
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LondonSunny intervals
High: 26°C | Low: 18°C
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Belfast
Heavy Rain
High: 18°C | Low: 14°C
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ManchesterLow-level cloud
High: 25°C | Low: 17°C
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Care News
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Trial of drone blood deliveriesThe University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay think flying drones will cut delivery times between hospitals by more than an hour and speed up pathology results
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Record number of bowel cancer tests thanks to Dame DeborahReferrals reached record levels, with over 170,500 people referred for checks – up 30,000 compared to the same period last year
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Tens of thousands living with undiagnosed dementiaNHS data shows fewer than 73,000 consultations have actually taken place. Charities warn this means people are not being offered the support or medication they need
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England’s Health Secretary orders overseas NHS recruitmentSteve Barclay says civil servants will “work at pace” on plans which focus on recruitment from countries like India, Sri Lanka and the Philippines
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UK job vacancies reach record highThe Recruitment & Employment Confederation says the government must work with industry to create a sustainable labour market
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Pharmacists warn drug shortages are putting patients at riskSince June, the Government has issued a number of "medicine supply notifications”. Earlier in the year shortages of hormone replacement therapy led to an outcry.
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Majority of Northern Ireland dentists not taking on new patientsSome practices said they would take on new children but the waiting list is over 12 months. The Department of Health says dentistry has been significantly impacted by the pandemic
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Phone app helping to keep heart patients out of hospitalThe app detects when there’s a problem and the patient then has a video consultation, reducing the need to attend a hospital
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Government says its committed to training in care sectorThe Workforce Development Fund is set to continue for another year – in 2023 – and part of the offer is training for 100,000 people to get a Care Certificate qualification
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Unpaid carers in Wales urged to register for £500 paymentsAccording to Wales’s Deputy Minister for Social Services, carers who don’t get paid can put their names down between this coming Monday, and September the 2nd
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Scientists discover that leaning to the right can help pills work fasterive scientists connected to the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine said their new tests showed people resting on their right hand side could absorb the drugs in pills up to 83% faster than in other positions
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Report: NHS trusts offering staff hardship grants in cost of living crisisAccording to investigations by The Guardian, workers are also being given low-cost meals, help with school uniforms, and access to food banks
