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Year: 2024

BBC radio presenter Johnnie Walker has died at the age of 79

BBC Radio 2 presenter Johnnie Walker has died aged 79
December 31, 2024 - 4:15 pm

Radio folk from presenters to presidents honoured in New Year List

Lots of people from the radio industry have been recognised in the latest New Year Honours list, including Steve Lamacq, Myleene Klass, Hugo Duncan, Eamonn O’Neal and June Snowden.
December 30, 2024 - 10:30 pm
WCR and Ashdown Radio apply to Ofcom for extending official coverage area

WCR and Ashdown Radio apply to Ofcom for extending official coverage area

Community radio stations Ashdown Radio in Uckfield and WCR in Warminster have applied to change their transmission areas.
December 29, 2024 - 1:45 pm

Emma Barnett interview tops BBC Radio 4’s Feedback listener’s poll

An interview conducted by Emma Barnett on the Today programme has been judged the overall winner of “Interview of the Year” by listeners to BBC Radio 4’s Feedback.
December 28, 2024 - 12:28 pm

Blog: BBC investigation concludes ‘systemic failure’ at BBC local radio

David Lloyd writes about the role of BBC local radio saying there's been a systemic failure at the corporation.
December 27, 2024 - 8:07 pm

Long-lost chat with John Lennon to be broadcast by the BBC

A long-lost chat with John Lennon is to be broadcast by the BBC tonight for the first time in more than fifty years
December 27, 2024 - 4:02 pm

NSPCC challenge for ChildLine uses Erewash Sound to kick off fundraising walk

Erewash Sound was chosen as the starting point for a charity fundraiser this week as the station supported the event.
December 24, 2024 - 10:35 pm

Bauer’s Mission Christmas charity campaign raises over £15 million

The Bauer Cash for Kids Mission Christmas appeal has raised over £15 million this year for disadvantaged children across the UK.
December 24, 2024 - 8:15 am
talkSPORT wins radio rights to the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025

talkSPORT wins radio rights to the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025

talkSPORT has won radio rights to the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, bringing listeners over 100 hours of programming across the network next summer.
December 23, 2024 - 7:53 pm

Gritter named after BBC Radio Cumbria’s breakfast host Mike Zeller

Cumberland Council has named one of its gritters after BBC Radio Cumbria's breakfast show presenter Mike Zeller!
December 23, 2024 - 6:19 pm

Ian Shepherd joins Central Radio in Lancashire for weekend breakfast

Former Radio Wave presenter Ian Shepherd is joining Central Radio to host weekend breakfast
December 23, 2024 - 10:39 am

Adil Ray joins Smooth Radio as guest presenter this Christmas

Adil Ray is joining Smooth Radio this Christmas.
December 23, 2024 - 9:48 am

Last local GHR breakfast show in England ends as Rick Jackson joins BBC Radio Solent

Rick Jackson has hosted his last breakfast show on Greatest Hits Radio on the south coast today as the BBC announce he's joining Radio Solent @rickjacksondj
December 20, 2024 - 11:21 am

Virgin Radio snaps up Tim Vernon from Bauer as Music Producer

Virgin Radio UK has hired Tim Vernon as Music Producer following his departure from Bauer
December 19, 2024 - 12:15 pm

Ofcom writes to the BBC to confirm consultation on Radio 2 Extra

Ofcom has today written to the BBC confirming that it will carry out full BBC Competition Assessments of its radio expansion plans.

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