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What's OnWhat's On is all about charity, not for profit and community events only. Please do not email us, all events must now be submitted on our What's On page. Your one stop page for seeing what's happening in the local area. To add an event you will need be a SUNSHINE VIP member.
PODCASTS
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The Lakefest Podcast Series with Mark EdwardsLakefest at Nozstock Podcast with Mark Edwards
Lakefest at Nozstock Podcast with Mark Edwards
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A Sunshine Radio PodcastInside Wildside Exotic Rescue: A One‑Off Special chat with founder Lindsay Mckenna
A one‑off special podcast taking you inside Wildside Exotic Rescue — the UK sanctuary caring for over 200 rescued wild, non‑native animals. Hear Lindsay’s story, the truth about the exotic pet trade, and the launch of Wildside’s first‑ever Open Days.
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A Sunshine Radio PodcastChris Blumer chats to Director and Founder of the Exotic Zoo, Scott Adams
Step inside the wild, wonderful world of Exotic Zoo as Sunshine Radio sits down with Scott, the heart and driving force behind one of Telford’s most loved attractions.
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A Sunshine Radio PodcastEchoGuide Theatre: The Tool Helping Young Performers Find Their Voice - Mark Edwards Meets Fliss Falconer from EchoGuide Theatre
Sunshine Radio’s Mark Edwards sits down with Fliss Falconer from EchoGuide Theatre to explore a groundbreaking new rehearsal tool designed to help young performers speak, read, and perform with confidence.— and what to expect at its Hereford launch on 16 May.
ON AIR
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Breakfast with Nick JonesJoin Nick in the morning for the latest showbiz gossip, national and local news, the Sunshine Survey as well as great music including the Flashback, to keep you entertained on the drive to work.
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Lunchtimes with Mark EdwardsJoin Mark as he gives you his irreverent take on life and the news around us, and asks you to come up with a headline song title for the daily ‘What’s The Story’
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Drivetime with Chris BlumerChris has your drive home covered as he plays "Battle of The Bands" and gives you the latest travel updates and news. Plus you can join his Facebook Focus Group.
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Saturday Lunch with Leon OldmanLeon Oldman is back in the house and filling your Saturday lunchtimes with cool tunes and smooth vibes. ‘The 16 bit Song’ returns and he’ll have the tunes you choose to make your weekend sing! Hereford’s number one quizmaster make even throw in one or two trivial questions to test your brainpower. Don’t forget to get interactive on our socials
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Totally 80s with Gary KingGary will be here playing your favourite hits from the 80s and 90s with the odd celebrity guest.
Local News
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Sheds housing nearly 200,000 broiler chickens at a Herefordshire farm are to be demolished and rebuilt to a higher standard.A planning application by Avara Foods, one of the county’s largest employers, says the replacement sheds at Parkway Farm, Madley west of Hereford would have the same footprint as the current eight within the two-hectare site, and “will not result in any increase in floor area, bird numbers, or operational intensity”.
UK News
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Russian warship carries out live-fire weapons exercise 46 miles off UK coast, MoD saysA Russian warship has carried out a live-fire military exercise around 40 nautical miles (46 miles) off the British coast.
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Woman dies and man arrested following disturbance at Edinburgh propertyA woman has died following a disturbance at a property in Edinburgh.
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Rare Titanic letter written days before sinking to go on saleA rare Titanic letter written by a passenger days before he died in the disaster is expected to sell for up to £35,000 at auction.
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Metro Bank eyes £2bn merger with rival challenger bank AldermoreMetro Bank is exploring a £2bn merger with Aldermore, the British challenger bank which is up for sale after becoming embroiled in the motor finance mis-selling scandal.
Showbiz and Music News
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TV watchdog opens investigation into Married At First Sight UKThe media regulator has opened an investigation into the Channel 4 dating show Married At First Sight (MAFS) UK following a "fairness and privacy" complaint.
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Paramount takeover of Warner Bros paused on orders of judgeA judge has ordered a temporary halt to the takeover of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) by Paramount Skydance, as several US states move to block the deal.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to UK, brothers' lawyer saysAndrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the UK, their lawyer has said, after the brothers appeared in court for the first time since their arrest on rape and sex trafficking charges.
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Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton, who had prostate cancer, diesNewsreader and journalist Edward Stourton has died aged 68.