Programmes coming up ..
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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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Nick Meir1:00pm - 4:00pm
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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Gary Robinson4:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Today's Weather
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ScotlandLight rain shower
High: 15°C | Low: 6°C
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Wales
Light rain shower
High: 16°C | Low: 8°C
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South of EnglandSunny intervals
High: 16°C | Low: 8°C
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Northern Ireland
Light rain shower
High: 15°C | Low: 6°C
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North of England
Light rain shower
High: 13°C | Low: 6°C
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National & International News
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Starmer leadership in peril as Cabinet ministers tell him to consider positionSir Keir Starmer faces the biggest leadership crisis of his premiership as Cabinet ministers including the Home Secretary reportedly urged him to consider his position and Government aides quit their posts.
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Graham Norton says UKs Eurovision entry is really great choiceGraham Norton has said the UK’s Eurovision song is “different to anything else we’ve ever entered”, as he hailed Look Mum No Computer as a “really great choice”.
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Sales of electric used cars up 32 to hit record levelSales of used pure electric cars reached a new high in the first three months of the year, figures show.
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Households to slam brakes on spending as Iran war sends cost surging warns EYConsumer spending is set to pull back sharply as an inflation spike caused by the Iran war takes its toll on household finances and the wider economy, according to a report.
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New driving test booking rules come into forceA ban on driving instructors booking tests has come into force as figures show average waiting times have increased to more than 22 weeks.
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Morrisons puts NHS advice on signs of cancer on bath and shower gelsThe NHS and Morrisons have joined forces to put advice on own-brand bath and shower gels urging people to look out for possible signs of cancer.
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Greggs to open international shop at Tenerife South airportHolidaymakers will be able to buy a Greggs sausage roll at Tenerife South airport from later this month when the baker opens its only international outlet.
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Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong after local election drubbingSir Keir Starmer vowed to prove his “doubters” wrong as he fought back against calls for him to quit.
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Pudsey Bear finds voice for Children In Needs mental health campaignPudsey Bear will speak for the first time in more than 40 years as part of a campaign encouraging children to talk about their mental health.
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Senior doctors across England balloted on taking strike actionSenior doctors in the NHS in England are being balloted on whether they wish to take strike action.