Programmes coming up ..
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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".
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Alan Steadman's Jazz Waves7:00pm - 9:00pm
The very best of Jazz from across the years, presented by the longest standing jazz radio presenter in the UK.
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Peter Fairhead's Country Show9:00pm - 11:00pm
Peter says: "I'm absolutely delighted to be part of Care Radio, playing the music I love and have spent the last forty years presenting on the radio".
Today's Weather
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ScotlandHeavy rain shower
High: 9°C | Low: 6°C
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WalesSunny intervals
High: 12°C | Low: 7°C
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South of England
Sunny intervals
High: 11°C | Low: 5°C
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Northern IrelandLight rain
High: 10°C | Low: 6°C
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North of England
Sunny intervals
High: 10°C | Low: 6°C
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National & International News
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Olympics announces ban on transgender women in female competitionThe International Olympic Committee has announced that transgender women will be banned from competing as females from the 2028 Games.
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UK gets biggest cut to growth outlook this year among worlds major economiesThe UK is facing the biggest hit to economic growth out of the world’s most advanced economies because of a spike in energy prices caused by war in the Middle East, new forecasts show.
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Keir Starmer warns against forgetting threat of Russia amid Iran conflictBritain and its allies cannot forget about the threat Russia poses amid the war in the Middle East, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
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Mohamed Salah tipped to join top European clubThe 33-year-old announced earlier this week that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season
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Citizens Advice giving crisis support every 30 seconds ahead of bill risesBills including council tax, water and telecoms go up in April
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Pharmacy staff facing escalating abuse from patients poll findsPharmacy staff are facing “escalating abuse” from patients while at work, with reports of racism, verbal attacks and violence, a survey has found.
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UK faces weaker economic growth and higher inflationThat's according to the OECD
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Lewis Hamilton putting absolutely everything in bid for eighth world titleThe Ferrari driver is fourth in the 2026 F1 Championship
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Citizens Advice giving crisis support every 30 seconds ahead of bill rises
Citizens Advice has warned it is already giving “crisis support” every 30 seconds ahead of household bills including council tax and water rising from April.
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West facing war on two fronts Starmer warns at defence summitWestern nations are facing a “war on two fronts”, Sir Keir Starmer has warned, as he meets allies at a major European defence summit.