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Kearney Drive-Time

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Hosted by: Aaron Kearney

Produced by: Aaron Kearney

Genres: Music Show , Talk Show

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Hosted by:
Aaron Kearney

Produced by:
Aaron Kearney

Genres:
Music Show
, Talk Show

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Hosted by: Aaron Kearney

Produced by: Aaron Kearney

Genres: Music Show , Talk Show

Call in: 03333583651

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Mon:	5:00 pm - 7:00 pm [ - ]
Tue:	5:00 pm - 7:00 pm [ - ]
Wed:	5:00 pm - 7:00 pm [ - ]
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Fri:	5:00 pm - 7:00 pm [ - ]

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Jamie Dickinson is a passionate northeast-born electropop musician based in Darlington, UK. Since 2023, Jamie has been sharing his music having grown up with various musical influences from the likes of Stevie Wonder to Ed Sheeran and Jax Jones. Combining Jamie’s passion for EDM and pop music and his personal stories, he aims to create high-energy beats with compelling and relatable lyrics to create relatable and danceable music.

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New Single, ‘Overdrive (feat Trady)’

Ending 2024 with a bang, Jamie Dickinson proudly showcases his single ‘Overdrive’. “I wanted to make my last single of 2024 something really entertaining and energetic so why not bring a summer vibe track to the winter period”. “Overdrive” is a romantic gesture like title with the title phrase being all about cars and the speed of a new lover’s heart. By combining heavy disco like electronic drums and catchy melodic hooks, this song is designed for you to have fun and sing along with someone you love. This isn’t just a song, it’s a fun dancey track; something that you can sing, dance and enjoy the final moments of 2024 with your partner. This song features the incredibly talented local rapper ‘Trady’. “Trady has been an amazing pleasure to collaborate with. His talent and his ability to adapt have brought this song to the next level and I can’t wait for everyone to hear this collaboration !!”.

Interview hopefully coming soon

Record numbers complete NHS Couch to 5k app

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Record numbers of people put on their running shoes and got fit-for-free this year with 8.7 million NHS Couch to 5k runs completed in 2024, new data revealed today (31 December 2024).

Millions of kilometres were covered as 790,000 downloaded the NHS fitness app this year alone and 9.3 million runs started.

Designed to help beginners gradually build up to running five kilometres, the app’s popularity has continuously grown with more than 7 million downloads since it was first launched in 2016.

May was the most popular time of the year for running, as more than one million people chose to dust off their trainers and completed a run, whilst November was the least popular time of the year as colder nights drew in – with only 500,000 runs completed that month.

As we move into 2025, people are being encouraged to download the app and join the hundreds of thousands of people who got last year off to a healthy start.

Public Health Minister Andrew Gwynne said:

New Year is the time to reset, outline new goals and adopt healthier habits for the year ahead. For many of us, getting more exercise and implementing more movement into our daily lives is top of the list.
The NHS Couch to 5K app is a great way to get fitter and build sustainable running habits.

Keeping fit can have a positive impact on our health, preventing risks of developing serious illness like diabetes and heart disease and can help to reduce pressure on the NHS. With our Plan for Change, this government is committed to getting the NHS back on its feet by moving from sickness to prevention.

NHS National Medical Director, Professor Sir Stephen Powis, said:

The Couch to 5K programme is a fantastic way to get into running and be on track for a healthier new year.
We know that regular exercise helps reduce the risk of long-term illnesses and has enormous health benefits, as well as reducing pressure on the NHS.

I’d encourage anyone using the new year as an opportunity to look at living a healthier lifestyle to download the app and take up this enjoyable challenge.

Regular running has been shown to reduce the risk of long-term illnesses, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke, as well as helping to maintain a healthier weight and improve your mood.

Consistent exercise habits are key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and help to shift the dial from sickness to prevention – one of the three shifts outlined in the government’s 10 Year Health Plan.

Achieving a healthier lifestyle helps relieve pressure on the NHS, helping support the ambitions set out by the Prime Minister in his Plan for Change to cut waiting lists and protect the NHS.

Dr Jeanelle de Gruchy, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, said:

Being physically active – just getting going more, even from none to a little – has a really positive impact on your health.
Couch to 5k is brilliant and fun. It is supportive and suitable for all. Download, give it a try and feel the benefits.

Developed in partnership with the BBC since 2016, the app is designed for people who have done little or no running. It provides guided commentary from a celebrity coach of their choosing and helps users to easily track their progress by doing three runs per week.

Alex Kay-Jelski, BBC Director of Sport, says:

BBC Sport isn’t just about telling stories about elite sport – it’s for bringing people together and inspiring them to get involved. With over 1.5 million more novice runners using the app last year it’s the perfect time to inspire our audience to make their own PBs in 2025.

Runners are spurred on by one of many celebrity coaches, including Jo Whiley, Steve Cram, Sarah Millican, Dame Denise Lewis, Reece Parkinson, Yasmin Evans and Sanjeev Kohli.

As each running challenge is completed, users receive celebration videos and summaries of their progress. ‘Discover’ and ‘support’ sections help people to overcome setbacks with helpful articles and videos. The app also points users to curated running playlists on BBC sounds to make exercise more enjoyable.

Buddy runs are also available where users can pair their run with a friend, in real life or virtually. This works well as a motivational hack since people are more likely to complete their run if they have made a commitment to someone else.

Following user demand, beyond NHS Couch to 5K “graduation” content is now also available for people who successfully complete the running programme to help motivate people to make running habitual, helping them to improve further on speed, stamina and technique.

NHS Couch to 5k app is an effective way to ease into exercising, developing new and healthy habits for the new year. The app is available on Apple and Android. To download it, search ‘NHS Couch to 5k’ in the app store.

Smoking Just One Cigarette May Cut 20 Minutes Off Life Expectancy, Study Finds

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A single cigarette could reduce your life expectancy by 20 minutes, according to a new study by researchers aiming to underscore the long-term impact of smoking, even in small quantities. The findings, published in the Journal of Public Health Studies, have reignited concerns about the dangers of tobacco consumption and the importance of cessation efforts.

The study examined the cumulative effects of smoking over time and found that the loss of life expectancy, often discussed in terms of heavy smokers, can also be attributed to occasional smoking. Researchers analyzed data from over 10,000 participants across various age groups, factoring in smoking frequency and its correlation to life expectancy.

Dr. Emily Carter, the lead researcher, explained, “While most people understand that smoking is harmful, the impact of even a single cigarette is often underestimated. Our research shows that each cigarette smoked contributes significantly to health risks, cumulatively shortening lifespan by measurable amounts.”

The study highlights that beyond the immediate harm of smoking—such as increased heart rate and reduced oxygen flow—there are long-term effects tied to the damage caused by toxic chemicals like nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide.

Health Experts Weigh In

Public health advocates have used the study as a call to action for governments to strengthen anti-smoking campaigns. “This research confirms what we’ve been saying for years: there is no safe level of smoking,” said Sarah Miles of the National Lung Health Alliance. “Every cigarette counts, and quitting as soon as possible can have a profound impact on improving health and longevity.”

The study also emphasized the benefits of quitting smoking, even for long-term smokers. Those who quit before age 40 can regain up to 90% of the life expectancy lost to smoking, while even those who quit later in life can experience significant health benefits.

A Stark Reminder

Anti-smoking groups are leveraging the findings to create awareness campaigns targeting young people and occasional smokers. “Many occasional smokers believe they’re not at risk because they don’t smoke daily,” said Miles. “This study debunks that myth and reminds us that every cigarette has a cost.”

The research arrives as many nations intensify efforts to reduce smoking rates through higher taxes, public smoking bans, and stricter regulations on tobacco advertising. However, global smoking prevalence remains high, with millions of deaths annually attributed to smoking-related illnesses.

For those struggling to quit, health professionals recommend consulting with a doctor or counselor, joining support groups, and exploring nicotine replacement therapies or prescription medications.

As public health experts continue to raise awareness, this study serves as a sobering reminder: even one cigarette can have lasting consequences.