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Alexander Dragonetti from The Traitors joins Classic FM to host show

Classic FM has signed Alexander Dragonetti, who appeared the most recent series of The Traitors, to host a new five-part series.
March 12, 2025 - 8:31 am

North West broadcaster Brian Cullen joins Cheshire’s MIX 56

Brian Cullen has been on air across the North West for 50 years this year and recently joined Mix 56 to host a show on the station every Sunday at noon.
March 11, 2025 - 4:09 pm

Bengo Media to produce Owen Money’s weekend shows on BBC Radio Wales

Cardiff based audio production company Bengo Media is to take over production of Money for Nothing and Solid Gold Sunday on BBC Radio Wales.
March 11, 2025 - 12:41 pm

Lauren Laverne awarded the MPG Special Recognition Award

The Music Producers Guild, in association with Dolby & Mix with Masters has announced Lauren Laverne as the 2025 winner of the gifted, MPG Special Recognition Award.
March 11, 2025 - 7:00 am

Happy Radio UK hires Siobhan Johnston as Sales Director

Siobhan Johnston has joined Manchester based Happy Radio as its Sales Director.
March 10, 2025 - 6:30 pm

More acts announced for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025

BBC Radio 1 has announced more acts for its Big Weekend 2025 in Sefton Park, Liverpool, taking place from Friday 23 May – Sunday 25 May.
March 10, 2025 - 5:30 pm

Radio X’s Johnny Vaughan and Gavin Woods launch comedy history podcast

Johnny Vaughan and Gavin Woods are to host a new podcast featuring some of history’s stories from big and unsung heroes - all with a twist of comedy.
March 10, 2025 - 4:30 pm

Bauer announces new spin-off decades stations at RadioDays Europe

Bauer is launching four new spin-off decade stations across the Hit Radio and Greatest Hits Radio brands.
March 10, 2025 - 3:03 pm

Bauer is rebranding KISS FRESH to become KISS XTRA

KISS FRESH will get a name change from 31st March as Bauer rebrands it to become KISS XTRA.
March 10, 2025 - 3:00 pm

Anna Foster to join presenting team at BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme

Anna Foster is joining BBC Radio 4’s Today from April, working from London and Salford as one of the programme's main presenters.
March 10, 2025 - 1:31 pm

Sky News signs new multi-Year deal with IRN for commercial radio

Sky News will continue to provide news, sport, business and showbusiness content to UK commercial radio following a new deal agreed with IRN.
March 10, 2025 - 9:13 am

Brand new Breakfast Show to launch on Kube Media’s Essex Hits

Kube Media has hired Josh Lovatt and Hawa Kassam as the hosts of a brand-new breakfast show on Essex Hits.
March 7, 2025 - 2:31 pm

Global celebrates International Women’s Day across its stations

This International Women’s Day, Global is celebrating all week on air, on Global Player, and right across the business with special events for staff.
March 7, 2025 - 12:25 pm

Happy Radio to host concert at The Royal Cheshire County Show

Happy Radio UK will once again be host of the Late at The Show evening concert at the Royal Cheshire County Show.
March 7, 2025 - 11:27 am

Nominees for Jazz FM Awards 2025 have been announced

The 2025 Jazz FM Awards, presented in collaboration with PPL and PRS for Music, have unveiled this year’s nominees.
March 7, 2025 - 7:24 am
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