Programmes coming up ..
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Matt Jamison's Album Show9:00pm - 11:00pm
A reflective look at some of the biggest selling albums in the world.
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Late Night Love Songs11:00pm - 1:00am
Two hours of perfect late night music from across the years, helping you to unwind with some "me" time.
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Nick Meir1:00am - 4:00am
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"
Today's Weather
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ScotlandLight rain
High: 9°C | Low: 5°C
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Wales
Light rain
High: 10°C | Low: 7°C
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South of England
Light rain
High: 12°C | Low: 8°C
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Northern IrelandHeavy Rain
High: 9°C | Low: 7°C
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North of EnglandSunny intervals
High: 9°C | Low: 7°C
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National & International News
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Major upgrade to Met Office system could help avoid flight delaysA “major” upgrade to the Met Office’s forecasting system could help avoid flight delays, the forecaster has said.
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Glasgow man sets up male centred breast cancer group after diagnosisA former joiner has set up a support service for men diagnosed with breast cancer after his own diagnosis.
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Superdrug set to open 30 UK stores with around 600 new jobsHealth and beauty chain Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores this year, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to the UK retail sector.
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Morgan McSweeney steps down as Keir Starmers chief of staff amid Mandelson rowMorgan McSweeney has resigned as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff after coming under fire in the Lord Peter Mandelson scandal.
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Trumps racist post about Obamas deleted after backlashDonald Trump’s social media post featuring a video about election conspiracy theories and a racist depiction of former president Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, as primates in a jungle has been deleted.
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Julia Donaldson on new book Gruffalo Granny Im a big fan of grandmotherhoodGruffalo author Julia Donaldson has said it is “quite a relief” sharing the news of the third book with the world, adding the upcoming Gruffalo Granny reflects the fact she is a “big fan of grandmotherhood”.
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Beavers to be released at two sites in South WestBeavers are set to be released at two sites in south-west England as part of efforts to reintroduce the species into the wild.
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Serial killer Steve Wright jailed for 1999 teenagers murder
Suffolk strangler Steve Wright has been told he will die in jail after being brought to justice for the abduction and murder of schoolgirl Victoria Hall more than 25 years ago.
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No end in sight after parts of UK see rain every day so far in 2026“There’s no end in sight”, forecasters have said after announcing rain has fallen every day of 2026 in south-west England and South Wales.
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UKHSA reports 36 notifications of baby formula cereulide poisoningThere have been 36 clinical reports of children suffering symptoms consistent with toxin poisoning linked to recent baby formula recalls, the UK Health Security Agency has said.