Programmes coming up ..
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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."
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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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Matt Jamison's Album Show9:00pm - 11:00pm
A reflective look at some of the biggest selling albums in the world.
Today's Weather
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ScotlandLight rain shower
High: 17°C | Low: 9°C
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WalesHeavy rain shower
High: 17°C | Low: 10°C
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South of EnglandHeavy Rain
High: 17°C | Low: 10°C
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Northern IrelandHeavy rain shower
High: 15°C | Low: 7°C
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North of EnglandLight rain shower
High: 17°C | Low: 9°C
BREAKING NEWS
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Britsh Heart Foundations closing shopsThe British Heart Foundation has announced it is to close about 150 shops and cut jobs because of rising costs and a shift to online shopping. The charity says that a quarter of its high street locations are not sustainable. The charity’s retail arm employs almost 3700 staff across its 640 shops around the UK. The charity said that overall it’s financial position remains healthy, although the proportion of its income given to charitable work dropped last year.
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Help for unpaid carersA plan to help the more than 22 thousand unpaid carers in West Lothian has been welcomed by local carers to get meaningful councillors. There are concerns that a new three year improvement programme won’t get the funding it needs. The plan includes more support for carer health and wellbeing, awareness of rights and benefits, and extra support for young carers to get meaningful breaks.
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Support for carers in Bolton & StockportBolton Carers Support is hosting an information day and awards celebration on Wednesday at the Thicketford Centre from 11am. And in Stockport, Signpost For Carers is hosting a number of drop-in events at UK are marking the event with special events for carers at Heald Green, Marple and Heaton Moor.
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Ovarian cancer drug available on NHSA drug that treats ovarian cancer and extends the life of patients is now available on the NHS. The new targeted drug will be made available to women whose disease has stopped responding to chemotherapy. In a global clinical trial, the new drug was found to slow the progression of the cancer and prolong survival.
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MyraMyra is your trusted companion for navigating hospital stays, recovery, and ongoing care at home. Designed for older adults, families, and caregivers, Myra connects you with essential resources, expert guidance, and practical tools to make informed decisions about health, wellbeing, and support services.
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DonateHelp our volunteers reach a wider audience of carers around the UK by making a donation that will keep on giving all year. Our costs are low, so anything you can give will make a big difference.
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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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Woman 19 dies after gunshots heard coming from houseA 19-year-old woman has died after gunshots were heard at a house in north London, police said.
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Mother of Nottingham attacks victim says there has been miscarriage of justiceThe mother of a student who was stabbed to death by paranoid schizophrenic Valdo Calocane said there has been a miscarriage of justice as bereaved families called for accountability and change.
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Starmer gives tech companies ultimatum over children sending naked imagesTechnology companies have been given an ultimatum to stop children sending and receiving explicit images on their devices or face a change to the law, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said.
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Sikh group calls for public inquiry into Henry Nowak deathThe Government should hold a public inquiry into the “catastrophic multi-agency failures” surrounding the death of Henry Nowak, a Sikh lobby group has said.
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Eriksens collapse a reminder of impact cardiac conditions can have charityFootballer Christian Eriksen’s collapse “is a reminder of the potentially devastating impact that cardiac conditions can have on so many young people”, the chief executive of a charity has said.
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Alexander Zverev savours a happy end at French Open after grand slam heartacheAlexander Zverev put his grand slam heartache behind him to finally lift a major trophy at the French Open.
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George Russell adamant he is still in title fight despite Monaco woesGeorge Russell insists he “100 per cent” remains in the world championship fight despite dropping more points to title rival Kimi Antonelli at Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix.
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Christian Eriksen conscious after collapsing during Denmark matchChristian Eriksen is “conscious and doing well” after the Denmark midfielder appeared to collapse in Sunday’s friendly with Ukraine.
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PM hosts Ukrainian leader for Number 10 talksThe German Chancellor and French President join Sir Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street to discuss Ukraine's future
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Tuchel frustrated by laboured England winThree Lions stumble to 1-0 success over New Zealand in Tampa as World Cup warm-up games begin
