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Steve Collins is RadioToday’s senior reporter writing about radio industry news. He’s worked around the world including presenting and management roles at Capital, Smooth, Radio Topshop and The Voice of Peace.
Rescheduled dates announced for Radio 2 in the Park

Rescheduled dates announced for Radio 2 in the Park

This year’s Radio 2 in the Park will now take place from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September.   
May 19, 2026 - 9:45 am
Prince William invites Heart Breakfast to Isles of Scilly

Prince William invites Heart Breakfast to Isles of Scilly

Prince William will join Heart Breakfast live from the Isles of Scilly this Friday, 22nd May.
May 19, 2026 - 8:35 am
McLaren deal announced on Heart and Capital Breakfast

McLaren deal announced on Heart and Capital Breakfast

Global is to become an official race partner of McLaren Racing for the 2026 season onwards.
May 18, 2026 - 9:56 am
FCA proposals to simplify audio financial promotions welcomed

FCA proposals to simplify audio financial promotions welcomed

Commercial radio could carry shorter and clearer consumer credit adverts under new proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority.
May 11, 2026 - 3:38 pm

talkSPORT’s Alan Brazil says recent surgery saved his life

Alan Brazil has told listeners that a recent operation saved his life after being absent from his talkSPORT Breakfast Show for a few weeks.
May 11, 2026 - 9:48 am

Audio and podcasting gain official UK classification status

Podcast and audio companies will have their own business classification under the UK’s new SIC 2026 framework.
May 11, 2026 - 9:00 am

BBC Radio Tees presenter Dave Llewellyn has passed away

BBC Radio Tees presenter Dave Llewellyn has died aged 57 following a short illness.
May 8, 2026 - 2:08 pm

Three Mobile announced as headline partner of KISS Ibiza

KISS has named Three Mobile as headline partner for KISS Ibiza across its summer events and broadcasts.
May 7, 2026 - 3:08 pm

Radio Ready gains global momentum as South Africa Joins initiative

South Africa’s main commercial radio body has become the first African organisation to join the Radio Ready connected car campaign.
May 7, 2026 - 10:18 am

Take That latest band added to Capital Summertime Ball 2026

Take That will perform at Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard at Wembley Stadium on 6th June.
May 7, 2026 - 9:14 am

Wynne Evans to host extra weekend Show on Dragon Radio Wales

Wynne Evans will now host weekend morning shows on both Saturdays and Sundays on Dragon Radio.
May 5, 2026 - 5:15 pm

Careless Whisper tops Smooth’s All Time Top 500 chart

Careless Whisper has been named the UK’s favourite song by Smooth Radio listeners in the station’s latest chart.
May 4, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Kirsten O’Brien leaves BBC Radio Berkshire for Radio 2 job

Kirsten O’Brien has left her weekday mid-morning show on BBC Radio Berkshire to take up a new role on BBC Radio 2.
May 2, 2026 - 7:33 am

Ant and Dec set Guinness World Record with Bauer’s music quiz

A nationwide radio quiz has set a Guinness World Records title while raising funds for Cash for Kids.
April 30, 2026 - 4:42 pm

ROI research and partnerships feature at Tuning In North 2026

Media and marketing professionals from across the North gathered at Manchester’s Stoller Hall last week for Radiocentre’s latest event, Tuning In North.
April 30, 2026 - 12:20 pm
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