Absolute Radio

Absolute Radio, which was formerly known as Virgin Radio, is one of the three Independent National Radio stations in the UK. The station changed its name to Absolute Radio at 7:45 am on September 29, 2008.

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#147134

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Man with sword arrested after stabbing near Hainault tube station

Apr 30, 2024 | planetradio.co.uk | Chris Maskery

A 36-year-old man carrying a sword has been arrested following reported...
Teens remanded in custody charged with murder of boy, 15, in West Brom

Apr 12, 2024 | planetradio.co.uk | Matthew Cooper

Author: By Matthew Cooper, PA Published 55 seconds ago A 13-year-old boy and a youth aged 17 have appeared before a Crown Court judge charged with stabbing a teenager to death near a shopping centre. Isaac Brown, 15, was fatally injured in New Square, West Bromwich, at about 9.15pm on Sunday, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Clare's Law - 10 years on

Mar 1, 2024 | planetradio.co.uk | Michelle Livesey

Author: Michelle Livesey & Matt Soanes Published 5th Apr 2024 10 years ago, on International Women's Day, Clare's law was introduced as the UK government rolled out the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme across England and Wales. We've been looking back at the impact of the law in an exclusive podcast marking 10 years since the introduction of Clare's Law. Here's the latest episode:Who inspired Clare's Law?
RAYE wins Songwriter of the Year BRIT Award

Feb 28, 2024 | planetradio.co.uk | Charlotte Roszko
Children being home-schooled in Rutland doubles since pandemic

Feb 28, 2024 | planetradio.co.uk | Ellis Maddison

Author: Ellis Maddison and Eleanor Busby Published 13 minutes ago There's been a sharp rise in the amount of children being home-schooled across Peterborough, Stamford and Rutland since the pandemic. Figures, obtained through freedom of information requests, show Rutland has seen the biggest percentage increase - with double the amount of children now registered in elective home education (EHE), compared to 2019.
Council blames 'broken system' as it prepares to make huge cuts to avoid going bankrupt

Feb 19, 2024 | planetradio.co.uk | Andrew Kay

Author: Andrew Kay and LDRS Daniel Mumby Published 38 minutes ago 'Heart-breaking' - the words of the leader of Somerset Council ahead of a meeting this morning where they'll try to save £100 million and avoid going bankrupt. Up to 1,500 jobs could be cut - around a quarter of the workforce - with money also being reduced for recycling centres, the arts and sports. Under the plans parish councils will be asked to step in and save some CCTV, tourist information sites, parks and toilets.
Megan Moroney is coming to Belfast!

Feb 19, 2024 | planetradio.co.uk | Emma Dickson

Author: Emma Dickson Published 17 hours agoLast updated 16 hours ago Self-described "emo cowgirl" Megan Moroney has announced her return to the UK for seven headline dates in September, followed by her first-ever shows across the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Germany and Switzerland - full dates for the Georgia Girl Tour UK & Europe below.
Hospital workers angered at scrapping of staff shuttle

Feb 6, 2024 | planetradio.co.uk | Jamie Smith-Maillet

Author: Jamie Smith Published 4 minutes agoLast updated 1 minute ago Staff at Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary have expressed anger at the trust's decision to axe its free shuttle service. The bus transits staff from the Sheriffhall park and ride to the hospital in Little France and is set to come to an end in March due to financial difficulties.
Edinburgh parents fear possible cuts to additional support needs services

Feb 5, 2024 | planetradio.co.uk | Jamie Smith-Maillet

Parents of children with additional needs are concerned that Edinburgh schools are failing to deliver the support they require. Many applications for tailored support for children going into high school in the next school year have been turned down, or information has not yet been made available, parents have claimed. Children with autism, Down's syndrome, or complex support needs, may not have access to Enhanced Support Bases, and may have to follow mainstream classes, they have argued.
Winners Announced

Feb 5, 2024 | planetradio.co.uk | Scotty Barnhart

Author: David May Published 1 hour ago The 66th GRAMMY Awards took place in Los Angeles last night celebrating an array of musical achievements. Samara Joy's Tight secured Best Jazz Performance, her second consecutive win after being awarded 'Best New Artist' and 'Best Vocal Jazz Album' at last year's ceremony.