Paddy McGuinness to cycle from Wales to Scotland for Children in Need
BBC Radio 2 presenter Paddy McGuinness is planning to cycle through three nations - Wales, England and Scotland, to raise money for BBC Children in Need
Here’s what happened at the London Radiocentre Tuning In 2024 event
Radiocentre’s Tuning In 2024 conference took place in London last week amid a backdrop of momentum for commercial radio - see what happened here
Wisebuddah and No Sheet Music extend support for Student Radio
Wisebuddah and No Sheet Music have announced they will continue supporting student radio heading into the new Academic Year via the extension of their Access Fund opportunity
Minister Stephanie Peacock confirms government support for Media Act
Minister Stephanie Peacock has praised the enduring value of commercial radio and confirmed support for new measures to support the sector through the Media Act
WorldDAB shares details of new Automatic Safety Alerts on DAB+
New Automatic Safety Alerts (ASA) mean “lives will be saved as a result”, WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst said at the IBC Show in Amsterdam
Pure West Radio gets ready for launch on DAB multiplex
Pure West Radio is getting ready to launch on DAB digital radio in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire.
LBC in Ofcom breach for not reading out candidates list on three shows
Ofcom has found @LBC in breach of the broadcasting code for not mentioning the full list of candidates during interviews on the run up to the London Mayoral Election
Voice-over Emma Clarke to host BBC Radio 3 Saturday Breakfast
BBC Radio 3 has hired voice-over Emma Clarke as its new Saturday Breakfast presenter.
Hits Radio takeover of KISS 100 FM London frequency is happening this Monday
Hits Radio will replace KISS on FM in London, Norfolk and the West of England this Monday, 23rd September 2024.
Liam Thompson returns to Bauer as Group Operations Director in Ireland
Former Magic Content Director Liam Thompson is back at Bauer as Group Operations Director in Ireland
Eight music schedulers exit Bauer Radio to allow for greater collaboration
Eight music radio schedulers have left Bauer as the company implements its latest strategy to streamline operations.
Sue Perkins signs up for new Classic FM four-part series
Classic FM has signed comedian and presenter Sue Perkins to host a new four-part series.
Four Fellowships awarded at 2024 Radio Academy Festival
Adele Cross, Kellie While, Liam Fisher and Phil Maguire have each been awarded Fellowships at this year’s Radio Academy Festival.
Dan Walker to attempt cycle challenge in aid of Global’s Make Some Noise
Classic FM Breakfast host Dan Walker will attempt to cycle the width of the North of England in 48 hours in aid of Global’s Make Some Noise.
BBC Podcasts to be available on Nation Player mobile app
In an industry first, Nation Player and the BBC have agreed to make the BBC’s leading podcasts available on its mobile app, available on Apple and Android.