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State Pensions for carers? Linda discovers the answer for a couple in their 30s, and as Robin Swann gives further details of a 拢4.4 million scheme to support unpaid carers, Lesley Johnston of Carers NI discusses carers allowance, carers credit, state pensions and what carers are entitled to.

Linda hears from one listener, who had not one, but two failed attempts to send a parcel to his seriously ill daughter in America.

Stay-cations' with Simon Calder; as the Executive have agreed that people in Northern Ireland can return to self-contained tourist accommodation from 30 April, Simon looks at the finer details of this announcement, and the guidelines on flying within the UK.

From this week, High Street lenders are now offering a 95% mortgage. Independent Financial Advisor Alice Gavin speaks to Linda about this change to lending for first time buyers; the perks and pitfalls and how to prepare financially for buying your own home.

And, have you ever wondered why scallions are tied up with blue elastic bands? This was a question posed to Connor Phillips this week on his morning programme...Linda couldn't leave Connor searching, so she called in Aodhan Connolly of the NI Retail Federation who has the answer...

Plus, the Chunky Dunkers - sea swimming and consultations, Linda hears more from Donaghadee.

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