Programmes coming up ..
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Gary Robinson10:00am - 1:00pm
Broadcasting from Angus, Scotland, Gary is an established radio presenter who’s spent the past three years working as an outreach carer. He’s looking forward to sharing his stories and welcoming guests every week.
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Matt Rosser1:00pm - 4:00pm
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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Ernie Rowe4:00pm - 7:00pm
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".
Today's Weather
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ScotlandThundery shower
High: 12°C | Low: 3°C
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Wales
Thundery shower
High: 12°C | Low: 5°C
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South of England
Thundery shower
High: 12°C | Low: 7°C
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Northern Ireland
Thundery shower
High: 13°C | Low: 6°C
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North of England
Thundery shower
High: 12°C | Low: 4°C
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National & International News
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Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs amid uncertainty over Starmers futureAngela Rayner has said she has been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing in an investigation over her tax affairs, paving the way for a potential leadership bid amid uncertainty over Sir Keir Starmer’s future.
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UK economy records strongest quarterly growth in a yearThe UK economy has recorded the strongest quarterly growth in a year over the first three months of 2026 with a surprise spurt in activity after the Iran war began, figures show.
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Pink Floyd rainbow prism effect coins launched by The Royal MintCommemorative coins celebrating Pink Floyd are being launched by The Royal Mint, celebrating the band’s enduring legacy.
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Regional divide as house prices came under increased pressure in April reportHouse prices came under increased pressure in April, with signs of a widening regional divide, according to surveyors.
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Tree deserts exposing millions to heat pollution and ill health charityMillions of people in UK towns and cities are living in “tree deserts”, with not enough trees to protect them from air pollution, heat, stress and ill health, campaigners warn.
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Worlds first laughing gas breathalyser being trialled by two UK police forcesThe world’s first roadside laughing gas breathalyser is being trialled by two police forces in the south of England.
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Levy Not in a million years did I think Spurs would be in relegation scrapDaniel Levy has said “not in a million years” did he see signs during his time as Tottenham Hotspur chairman that the club might end up in a relegation battle.
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Bodies of three young women recovered from sea off BrightonThe bodies of three young women have been recovered from the sea off Brighton.
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Starmer has full confidence in Streeting despite leadership challenge talkSir Keir Starmer retains “full confidence” in Wes Streeting as Health Secretary, even as he looks set to resign in a bid to launch a leadership challenge.
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Streeting leaves No 10 after brief talks with Starmer as PM fights onWes Streeting has been to Downing Street for crunch talks that lasted less than 20 minutes this morning as the Prime Minister continues to fend off calls to resign.