Programmes coming up ..
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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.
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Paul Hutton with The 90s Show7:00pm - 10:00pm
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".
Today's Weather
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ScotlandHeavy Rain
High: 15°C | Low: 8°C
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Wales
Heavy Rain
High: 15°C | Low: 9°C
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South of England
Heavy Rain
High: 15°C | Low: 10°C
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Northern Ireland
Heavy Rain
High: 14°C | Low: 8°C
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North of England
Heavy Rain
High: 15°C | Low: 9°C
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National & International News
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Met police using facial recognition technology to stamp out illegal e bike useThe biggest police force in the country is turning to facial recognition technology to stamp out the use of illegal e-bikes.
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Mark Wood suffers series ending injury as Englands hopes of Ashes comeback hitEngland’s hopes of launching an Ashes comeback in Adelaide have been hit by a series-ending injury to pace bowler Mark Wood.
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UK premiere of James McAvoys directorial debut to close Glasgow Film FestivalHollywood star James McAvoy has said he is “delighted” the UK premiere of his directorial debut will close the film festival in his home city next year.
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Pre Budget shopper jitters dampen Black Friday salesPre-Budget “jitters” among shoppers dampened a much-needed Black Friday boost for retailers, figures show.
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Balloons containing up to six times legal limit of carcinogens on sale in UKBalloons containing up to six times the legal limit of carcinogens are available to UK consumers through leading online marketplaces, according to an investigation.
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Trains to get Union flag paint job under nationalisation plansTrains will be given a Union flag-inspired red, white and blue paint job as part of the Government’s rail-nationalisation plans.
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Changes in NHS maternity care too slow head of national review findsVictims of NHS maternity failings received “unacceptable care” leading to “tragic consequences”, the head of a probe into maternity care in England has said.
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Met Office issues danger to life alerts for rain and wind amid Storm BramThe Met Office has issued “danger to life” weather warnings for rain and wind in parts of Scotland, Wales, and South West England amid Storm Bram.
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Allies discuss positive progress to use frozen Russian assets in Ukraine talksEuropean allies have discussed “positive progress” towards using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, Downing Street said, after hosting crisis talks over the country’s future.
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Guinness opening 73m London brewery venue this weekGuinness is to open its latest brewery in London later this week after a £73 million investment.