Programmes coming up ..

  • Alex Cann

    4:00pm - 7:00pm

    Alex says "I have huge admiration for the care sector, which dates back to my own stint in Sheffield Children's Hospital in 1991 having a leg lengthening operation. The nurses were just fantastic, and I feel this is my opportunity to give something back to a profession that has faced unprecedented challenges over the last few years."

  • Peter Milburn's Sentimental Journey

    7:00pm - 9:00pm

    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.

  • Matt Jamison's Album Show

    9:00pm - 11:00pm

    A reflective look at some of the biggest selling albums in the world.

Today's Weather

  • Scotland

    Light rain shower

    High: 17°C | Low: 9°C

  • Wales

    Heavy rain shower

    High: 17°C | Low: 10°C

  • South of England

    Heavy Rain

    High: 17°C | Low: 10°C

  • Northern Ireland

    Heavy rain shower

    High: 15°C | Low: 7°C

  • North of England

    Light rain shower

    High: 17°C | Low: 9°C

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BREAKING NEWS

  • Britsh Heart Foundations closing shops

    The British Heart Foundation has announced it is to close about 150 shops and cut jobs because of rising costs and a shift to online shopping. The charity says that a quarter of its high street locations are not sustainable. The charity’s retail arm employs almost 3700 staff across its 640 shops around the UK. The charity said that overall it’s financial position remains healthy, although the proportion of its income given to charitable work dropped last year.

  • Help for unpaid carers

    A plan to help the more than 22 thousand unpaid carers in West Lothian has been welcomed by local carers to get meaningful councillors. There are concerns that a new three year improvement programme won’t get the funding it needs. The plan includes more support for carer health and wellbeing, awareness of rights and benefits, and extra support for young carers to get meaningful breaks.

  • Support for carers in Bolton & Stockport

    Bolton Carers Support is hosting an information day and awards celebration on Wednesday at the Thicketford Centre from 11am. And in Stockport, Signpost For Carers is hosting a number of drop-in events at UK are marking the event with special events for carers at Heald Green, Marple and Heaton Moor.

  • Ovarian cancer drug available on NHS

    A drug that treats ovarian cancer and extends the life of patients is now available on the NHS. The new targeted drug will be made available to women whose disease has stopped responding to chemotherapy. In a global clinical trial, the new drug was found to slow the progression of the cancer and prolong survival.

  • Myra

    Myra 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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