Sarah Julian to host Breakfast BBC Radio WM replacing Rakeem Omar
Sarah Julian is moving from BBC Radio Nottingham to host Breakfast on BBC Radio WM.
Dena McCallum to replace Jo Kenrick as Chair of Trustees at Global’s Make Some Noise
Global has appointed Dena McCallum as the Chair of Trustees at its Make Some Noise charity, replacing Jo Kenrick.
Community radio organisations unite for Symposium at the DCMS
A Community Radio Symposium focusing on the future of the community radio sector in the UK is taking place at the DCMS today.
Two new presenters to join the Friday Early Breakfast slot on BBC Radio 1
Two new presenters will join BBC Radio 1 to take over the Friday Early Breakfast slot as part of a monthly rotation, beginning in April.
Local BBC radio stations get specials with Suggs and Sharlene Spiteri
Suggs and Sharlene Spiteri will each present a special ‘Make A Difference’ award winners show across all Local BBC Radio stations this Easter.
BBC Radio 5 Live set to mark 30 years of broadcasting
BBC Radio 5 Live has announced plans to celebrate its 30th birthday on Thursday 28 March 2024 with a day of special programming.
Rewind Radio meets MPs to discuss Cornwall-wide FM coverage
Representatives from Cornish digital station Rewind Radio met with local MPs in Westminster to ask for FM coverage to broadcast local content across the county.
Frank Skinner announces departure from Absolute Radio
Frank Skinner is to leave Absolute Radio after being with the station for 15 years.
New chat show for BBC Asian Network among schedule changes
BBC Asian Network is launching a new chat show in a podcast format, One More Chai airing on Wednesday evenings at 10pm.
Boom Radio to celebrate 60th anniversary of Radio Caroline launch
This Easter, Boom Radio is to celebrate 60 years since the launch of Radio Caroline with a range of special programmes.
Ofcom consults on relaxing Key Commitments for community radio
Ofcom is consulting on varying community radio licences to give more flexibility to Key Commitments.
BBC Radio 1Xtra’s comedy special to air on BBC One and BBC Sounds
BBC Radio 1Xtra's first comedy special hosted by Eddie Kadi will air on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
Sir Tim Rice to present ABBA special on Boom Radio
Sir Tim Rice will consider the ten pivotal moments in the story of ABBA in a special programme on Boom Radio.
Mark Radcliffe to take time off radio work for April and May
Mark Radcliffe has said he’s pausing his radio work for a couple of months and Shaun Keaveny will cover his BBC Radio 2 Folk Show while he’s away.
Panel of industry experts to advise on the BBC’s future funding
An expert panel including former Radiocentre boss Siobhan Kenny has been appointed to advise on the BBC’s future funding.