Programmes coming up ..
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Matt Rosser10:00am - 1:00pm
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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Ernie Rowe1:00pm - 4:00pm
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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Nick Meir4:00pm - 7:00pm
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"
Today's Weather
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ScotlandSunny intervals
High: 12°C | Low: 5°C
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WalesLight rain
High: 15°C | Low: 8°C
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South of England
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High: 14°C | Low: 8°C
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Northern Ireland
Light rain
High: 12°C | Low: 7°C
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North of England
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High: 13°C | Low: 6°C
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MyraMyra is your trusted companion for navigating hospital stays, recovery, and ongoing care at home. Designed for older adults, families, and caregivers, Myra connects you with essential resources, expert guidance, and practical tools to make informed decisions about health, wellbeing, and support services.
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DonateHelp our volunteers reach a wider audience of carers around the UK by making a donation that will keep on giving all year. Our costs are low, so anything you can give will make a big difference.
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National & International News
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US to pause effort to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz to focus on Iran dealPresident Donald Trump says the United States will pause efforts to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz in order to try and finalise a deal with Iran.
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Two thirds of Gen Z adults do not know VE Day marks end of WW2 poll findsTwo thirds of Gen Z adults don’t know VE Day marks the end of the Second World War, a poll has found.
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Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri backs British Sign Language campaignStrictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri has spoken out as new research shows almost a quarter of people would avoid someone who is deaf if they thought communicating with them would be too difficult.
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Kate returns to international travel next week with solo trip to ItalyThe Princess of Wales is to return to international travel by carrying out her first overseas royal visit since facing cancer.
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Met Police announces team of 100 extra officers to protect Jewish communitiesThe Metropolitan Police has announced a community protection team of 100 extra officers to help safeguard the Jewish community, despite the force’s chief previously saying 300 more officers were needed to tackle the rise in antisemitism across the capital.
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Bukayo Saka fires Arsenal into Champions League finalBukayo Saka scored the decisive goal to send Arsenal to their first Champions League final in 20 years following a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium.
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William brings cakes as hill farmers share challenges of diversifyingThe Prince of Wales took a box of cakes when he met hill farmers in the Yorkshire Dales and discussed the challenges facing their industry.
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Phil Foden agrees terms in principle to extend Manchester City deal to 2030Phil Foden has agreed terms in principle on a new contract with Manchester City
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Kim Kardashian stuns Met Gala in tangerine breastplate by British designerKim Kardashian turned heads at the Met Gala in a tangerine fibreglass breastplate by British pop artist and sculptor Allen Jones.
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Pret A Manger opens first drive thru restaurantPret A Manger has opened its first drive-thru restaurant.