Programmes coming up ..
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Ernie Rowe10:00am - 1:00pm
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 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.
Today's Weather
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ScotlandHeavy rain shower
High: 11°C | Low: 7°C
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WalesLight rain
High: 12°C | Low: 8°C
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South of EnglandSunny intervals
High: 14°C | Low: 9°C
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Northern Ireland
Light rain
High: 11°C | Low: 5°C
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North of England
Sunny intervals
High: 11°C | Low: 6°C
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National & International News
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Wet start to year causes surge in drivers hitting potholes hidden by puddlesHeavy rain at the start of the year caused a spike in drivers hitting potholes hidden in puddles, new figures suggest.
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Older people concerned about climate change with just 58 dismissive studyJust one in 17 older people are dismissive of climate change, with the majority of over-50s viewing it as a serious risk, a study suggests.
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Love Island star says cancer linked pregnancy drug has impacted his healthA former Love Island contestant has become the first man to speak out about how a cancer-linked pregnancy drug taken by his grandmother in the 1970s has impacted his own health.
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MPs vote to reject social media ban for under 16sA ban on social media for under-16s has been rejected by MPs.
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Glasgow Central likely to remain closed for second day after building fireGlasgow Central station is likely to remain closed for at least two days after a devastating fire which tore through a neighbouring building, causing major travel disruption.
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Time running out to rescue forgotten forests under plantations charity warnsEngland is “running out of time” to rescue nature-rich ancient woodlands buried under 20th century tree plantations, conservationists have warned.
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Gender affirming hormone treatment for children halted by NHSGender-affirming hormone treatment for 16 and 17-year-olds has been paused after an NHS review found evidence does not support its continued use.
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Travel disruption to continue after huge fire near Glasgow Central stationTravel disruption is expected to last throughout Monday after a fire broke in a building adjacent to Glasgow Central railway station.
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Son to succeed assassinated Iranian leaderMojtaba Khamenei will take over from Ayatolla Ali Khamenei
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Lindsey Vonn stable after Olympic dream ends in heartbreakLindsey Vonn is reported to be in a “stable condition” after her fairytale Olympic comeback ended with her being airlifted to hospital following a crash in the women’s downhill in Cortina.