Current Programmes
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Alan Steadman's Jazz Waves
The very best of Jazz from across the years, presented by the longest standing jazz radio presenter in the UK.
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Gary Robinson
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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Peter Milburn's Sentimental Journey
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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Peter Fairhead's Country Show
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".
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Channel Hopping with Al Dupres
TV Themes, songs, music from old adverts, and a lot more - a voyage of discovery, into the past.
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Dave Price with The 80s Show
Dave says: ""I hope , through my knowledge of music, my sense of humour, and a real interest of how music affects your mood, reaches emotions and prompts memories, I am very much looking forward to being on air with and spending some time with you."
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Ernie Rowe
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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Matt Rosser
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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The Dave Price Jukebox
Dave says: ""Hopefully I can bring a little bit of fun and happiness into the lives of others. If so, I will consider that a job well done. I look forward to you not only listening ,but interacting with me".
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Paul Hutton
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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Nick Meir
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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Dom Chambers' Life Stories
Dom says: "The wellbeing of people and supporting those with less opportunity are the key drivers for all my work. We live in times that elevate the necessity of this approach. Care Radio is born of these times".
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Myra
Myra is your trusted companion for navigating hospital stays, recovery, and ongoing care at home.
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Donate Now
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Listen to our companion station
Easy listening from the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Matt Monro and Shirley Bassey.
National & International News
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Man deported to France under returns deal re enters UK on small boat
A migrant who was deported to France under the “one-in, one-out” deal has re-entered the UK on a small boat.
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Boy who murdered Harvey Willgoose at school can be named judge rules
A 15-year-old boy who stabbed fellow pupil Harvey Willgoose to death during a school lunch break can be named, a judge has ruled.
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Families of anaphylaxis victims demand changes to inquest system
Grieving families who have lost loved ones as a result of severe allergic reactions are calling for urgent changes to the inquest system, warning that the current set-up has failed to learn from past tragedies.
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Charities facing unprecedented volunteer shortfall report
Charities are predicting a shortfall of three million volunteers over the next year, warning it will jeopardise essential services from hospices, conservation, animal welfare, and local community support.
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Women walking 4000 steps once or twice a week cuts risk of early death by 26
Older women who clock up 4,000 steps a day just once or twice a week cut their chance of early death by 26%, research suggests.
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Inflation unexpectedly remains at 38 as food prices ease
Inflation unexpectedly remained steady last month as upward pressure from petrol prices was offset by easing food costs, according to official figures.