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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.

Ed James joins BBC Radio WM to host new weekday show

Ed James is to front a brand-new mid-morning show on BBC Radio WM from Tuesday 22nd April.
February 24, 2025 - 8:23 am

Stephanie Hirst to host new daily show on Greatest Hits Radio 60s

Stephanie Hirst is joining Greatest Hits Radio 60s to present a daily show from 1pm – 2pm, starting on Monday 24th February
February 21, 2025 - 11:58 am

Heritage Chart Radio hires Dave Lee Travis for weekly show

Dave Lee Travis is joining Heritage Chart Radio to host a Sunday morning programme.
February 21, 2025 - 11:04 am

Cheshire’s MIX 56 and McDonald’s carry out a job swap

Cheshire’s MIX 56 recently undertook a job swap with the sponsors of its breakfast show, McDonald’s Lymm and Birchwood.
February 20, 2025 - 2:55 pm

Vicky Pattison to host weekend show in Heart schedule changes

Heart North East Drive host Vicky Pattison is to host a new weekend show as part of schedule changes on Heart.
February 20, 2025 - 9:33 am

Virgin Radio UK launches brand-new station playing Britpop

A new pop-up station from Virgin Radio UK launching today, will play music from the Britpop era.
February 20, 2025 - 9:00 am

Second series of John Gillmore podcast to also air on Central Radio

The Lancashire Post and Blog Preston’s The Parched Pea Podcast hosted John ‘Gilly’ Gillmore will now also be broadcast on Central Radio.
February 19, 2025 - 12:46 pm

New host for Absolute Radio Country’s The Nashville Show

Absolute Radio Country’s The Nashville Show is to be hosted by Nashville radio presenter Kelly Sutton.
February 19, 2025 - 11:01 am

Smooth schedule changes see Darren Parks move to The Smooth Sanctuary

Schedule changes at Smooth Radio will see a move for North West Breakfast’s Darren Parks, Tina Hobley hosting an extra show and Adil Ray joining the station.
February 19, 2025 - 9:06 am

Reelworld celebrates 30th anniversary with new sonic logo and branding

To celebrate three decades in business, Reelworld has updated its company branding, including a new sonic identity.
February 19, 2025 - 6:54 am

Kirsty Gallacher among more names added to Tuning In North 2025

With less than a month to go, Radiocentre has added more speakers to the line-up for Tuning In North at Manchester’s Stoller Hall on Thursday 13th March.
February 18, 2025 - 2:44 pm

New show for Zoe Ball and a move for Pick of the Pops on BBC Radio 2

The spring schedule for BBC Radio 2 will include a new weekly show for Zoe Ball and a time slot change for Pick of the Pops.
February 18, 2025 - 12:57 pm

Erewash Sound secures grant funding for transmitter improvement

The 103.5 FM transmitter range for Ilkeston, Derbyshire-based Erewash Sound has been improved after the station secured grant funding.
February 18, 2025 - 11:05 am

Capital and Capital Dance to launch new spring schedule

A new spring schedule is being launched across Capital and Capital Dance from next Monday, 24th February.
February 18, 2025 - 9:46 am

BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice Forsyth steps down after Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Following an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, presenter Janice Forsyth is stepping down from the BBC.
February 17, 2025 - 7:40 pm
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