Programmes coming up ..
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Matt Rosser4:00am - 7:00am
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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Nick Meir7:00am - 10:00am
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 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.
Today's Weather
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ScotlandSunny intervals
High: 16°C | Low: 12°C
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Wales
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High: 17°C | Low: 10°C
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South of England
Sunny intervals
High: 18°C | Low: 12°C
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Northern Ireland
Sunny intervals
High: 15°C | Low: 10°C
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North of England
Sunny intervals
High: 15°C | Low: 11°C
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National & International News
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Queen named the UKs most played rock act in the 21st centuryQueen have been named the most played rock act on UK radio and TV in the 21st century according to the music licensing company, Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL).
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Indian trade deal a launchpad for growth Starmer tells business leadersSir Keir Starmer has urged business leaders to seize the opportunity of the UK’s trade deal with India, after brushing aside suggestions Britain could open up more visa routes for the country.
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Badenoch to pledge doubling of apprenticeship budget and cut in degree numbersKemi Badenoch will close the Conservative Party conference with a promise to double the apprenticeship budget, paid for by slashing student numbers by 100,000.
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Chad ends Harry charity mandates to manage wildlife reservesAn African wildlife charity part run by the Duke of Sussex has seen its mandates to manage key animal reservations in Chad withdrawn by the country’s government.
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20 million fund to be shared across 75 museums in EnglandA £20 million fund will be distributed across museums in England to ensure they remain open, the Government has announced.
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UK homeless deaths up 9 in a year including 11 children say researchersDeaths among homeless people in the UK have risen by 9% in a year and included 11 children, according to a group monitoring the issue.
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Stephen Lawrences father calls for killer to name names before being releasedStephen Lawrence’s father says one of his son’s killers should name the other members of the gang who murdered him before being considered for parole.
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Starmer brands protests taking place on October 7 anniversary un BritishThe UK will “always stand tall” against those who wish harm and hatred upon Jewish communities, Sir Keir Starmer said as he urged students not to protest on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
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Pine martens released
Scheme to restore lost native species to Exmoor
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Scottish child payment should go up to 80 by 2031Child health experts say by 2031