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Stars saluted Trevor Nelson marking 30 years at BBC

Stars saluted Trevor Nelson marking 30 years at BBC

Trevor Nelson’s three decades at the BBC were marked on air yesterday with tributes from across music, broadcasting and television
February 5, 2026 - 1:15 pm
Community radio pops into Westminster

Community radio pops into Westminster

Community radio leaders meet MPs to press case for funding, FM certainty and local impact
February 5, 2026 - 12:30 pm
New significant podcast company launched

New significant podcast company launched

Significant Productions has launched - bringing together Elis James, John Robins and long-time producer Dave Masterman
February 5, 2026 - 10:00 am
RAJAR Q4 2025 observations – 50 million are listening

RAJAR Q4 2025 observations – 50 million are listening

RAJAR Q4 2025 observations - 50 million are listening to the radio every week and consuming over a billion hours
February 5, 2026 - 12:01 am
Alan Davies fronts new BBC Radio 4 podcast series

Alan Davies fronts new BBC Radio 4 podcast series

Alan Davies explores a world without everyday essentials in new Radio 4 series
February 4, 2026 - 9:07 pm
BBC World Service launches emergency radio for Iran

BBC World Service launches emergency radio for Iran

Emergency BBC radio service boosts news access in Iran
February 4, 2026 - 12:58 pm
Times Radio shows for Jane Mulkerrins and Ryan Tubridy

Times Radio shows for Jane Mulkerrins and Ryan Tubridy

Chloe Tilley and Alexis Conran make way for Jane Mulkerrins and Ryan Tubridy, whilst Rosie Wright joins Breakfast at Times Radio
February 4, 2026 - 10:20 am
Former BBC and BFBS radio presenter Richard Nankivell dies

Former BBC and BFBS radio presenter Richard Nankivell dies

Former BBC Radio Cumbria presenter Richard Nankivell has died after a short illness
February 3, 2026 - 6:13 pm
BBC announces plans for BBC Radio 6 Music “Indie”

BBC announces plans for BBC Radio 6 Music “Indie”

Stand by for BBC Radio 6 Music “indie” stream
February 3, 2026 - 12:09 pm
Ireland’s regional DAB+ radio multiplex trial to go national

Ireland’s regional DAB+ radio multiplex trial to go national

Ireland’s DAB+ trial coverage is expanding from the Greater Leinster area to reach over 85% of the population.
February 2, 2026 - 5:50 pm
Ones To Watch Winners 2026 announced across industries

Ones To Watch Winners 2026 announced across industries

The winners of the Ones To Watch Awards 2026 have been revealed, celebrating emerging talent across radio, television, online media, comedy, podcasting and the wider creative industries.

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February 2, 2026 - 9:31 am
Radio 2 broadcaster Nigel Ogden dies aged 71

Radio 2 broadcaster Nigel Ogden dies aged 71

Former BBC broadcaster and performer Nigel Ogden has died at the age of 71
January 30, 2026 - 5:03 am
Alun Thomas gets BBC Radio Cymru afternoon slot

Alun Thomas gets BBC Radio Cymru afternoon slot

Alun Thomas takes on weekday Post Prynhawn presenting duties at BBC Radio Cymru
January 29, 2026 - 11:54 pm
Classic FM launches Dawn O’Porter love series

Classic FM launches Dawn O’Porter love series

Classic FM launches new Friday night love series with Dawn O’Porter
January 29, 2026 - 12:42 pm
Myriad Schedule Pro launches with smarter radio scheduling

Myriad Schedule Pro launches with smarter radio scheduling

Broadcast Radio has launched Myriad Schedule Pro - a new radio scheduler designed to work across multiple playout systems
January 29, 2026 - 7:28 am
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