Jon Holmes opens up about cancer diagnosis in new BBC Radio 4 podcast
Radio presenter and podcaster Jon Holmes has opened up about his cancer diagnosis to try and demystify the disease and encourage conversation.
Radio is Relentless says WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst at international event
WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst has described radio as “relentless” and calls for continued collaboration to ensure broadcast radio’s prominence in the car dashboard.
UK Community Radio Network publishes new manifesto
The UK Community Radio Network has published its manifesto for Community Radio for parties, party leaders, and candidates to support the future of Community Radio for the UK.
LBC to host election phone-ins with Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer
LBC is to host two exclusive election phone-ins with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Opposition Leader Sir Keir Starmer.
Dame Jenny Abramsky and Gordon Mac amongst King’s Birthday Honours
A number of radio people have been recognised in the latest King’s Birthday Honours list, including Dame Jenny Abramsky and Gordon Mac.
Labour warned against allowing the BBC to introduce advertising
A coalition of commercial media and content businesses have written to the Labour Party to warn against allowing the BBC to introduce advertising.
Aggie Chambre joins Global as Political Correspondent at LBC
Aggie Chambre is joining Global in the newly-created role of Political Correspondent at LBC.
talkSPORT signs up Burger King as Euros coverage sponsor
Burger King UK will be the headline sponsor of talkSPORT’s Euros 2024 coverage, kicking off this evening in Munich.
How listeners rely on commercial radio during elections
Michael Ireland, Radiocentre Director of External Affairs, writes about the importance of news on commercial radio during the elections.
Radio Essentials introduces AI to offer latest information
AI is being integrated into the Radio Essentials service with the launch of PrepPad and RadioPrepBot.
Atlantic 252 name to return as digital radio station
A new radio station using the name Atlantic 252 is set to launch on DAB.
Cumbria.Digital announce plans to apply for small-scale DAB
Cumbria.Digital has announced plans to apply for the small-scale DAB multiplex licence covering Carlisle and Penrith.
Sara Cox, Roman Kemp, Chris Moyles and Ken Bruce make TRIC Radio Personality shortlist
The shortlist for this year’s TRIC Awards have been announced ahead of the awards event hosted by Roman Kemp later this month.
Youngest ever radio station manager runs Fun Kids spin-off
Fun Kids has launched a new spin-off pop-up service and hired 10-year-old Martha Sheehan to run it.
Ofcom approves request to change B Radio Key Commitments
Ofcom has agreed to approve changes to the Key Commitments of B Radio in Farnborough.