Local Radio Support group to lobby PRS and PPL for better deals
Local Radio Support is ramping up its drive to provide help and support for independent and community radio stations across the UK.
Commercial radio presenter Brian Moore dies aged 52
Former Metro Radio and Rock FM breakfast presenter Brian Moore has died at the age of 52.
Kimberley Walsh records Hits Radio Pride special with Wickes
Girls Aloud’s Kimberley Walsh has recorded a one-off Bank Holiday Monday special show for Hits Radio Pride, in partnership with Wickes.
Bauer’s annual Cash for Kids Day raises over £1million pounds
Bauer’s annual Cash for Kids Day has had its single biggest day of fundraising, with the charity raising £1,004,030 yesterday.
WorldDAB helps listeners to find stations using voice commands
WorldDAB has produced new guidelines for broadcasters and manufacturers on the use of phonemes and aliases.
Global Academy launches free media school for 18 year olds in Manchester
Global Academy has launched a new alternative to University for young people in Manchester who want a career in the creative industries.
Former BBC presenter John Mann joins Brighton’s Regency Radio
Regency Radio has hired Brighton born John Mann as the latest addition to its presenting team.
ExeDAB to apply to run East Devon small scale DAB muliplex
ExeDAB, which runs the existing Exeter digital service, is planning to apply for the East Devon small scale DAB licence.
6 Music initiative to raise awareness of abuse of artists online
BBC Radio 6 Music is to launch a digital and social media initiative to raise awareness of the impact that online abuse has on the lives of artists.
Annie Nightingale to be honoured at The Radio Academy ARIAS 2024
Annie Nightingale is to be posthumously honoured with the Pioneer Award at The Radio Academy ARIAS 2024.
Bauer Media Audio completes acquisition of SharpStream
Bauer Media Audio has confirmed that it has completed its acquisition of SharpStream.
Tributes paid to Merseyside’s Wally Scott who has died
Former Radio Merseyside presenter and producer Wally Scott has died following a long illness.
Pop-rock radio station Eirewave launches via DAB+ in Derry
Eirewave, the station playing and showcasing the pop-rock music scene, has launched on DAB in Derry, Northern Ireland.
Bournemouth broadcaster Andy Freeman has passed away
Broadcaster, voiceover artist and owner of Get Real Productions, Andy Freeman has passed away.
Sunrise Radio to air interview between its MD and Rishi Sunak
An interview between Sunrise Radio MD, Tony Lit MBE and Rishi Sunak is to air on the station.