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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.

Peterborough Community Radio to launch on DAB multiplex

Peterborough Community Radio is to launch on DAB from next Monday, 9th September.
September 4, 2024 - 2:58 pm

Presenter made of felt to debut on BBC Radio 4 in new series

Randy Feltface’s Destruction Manual is a news series coming to BBC Radio 4 later this month.
September 4, 2024 - 11:05 am

Tony Blackburn hosts his first ever hospital radio show

Ahead of Radio 2 in the Park this weekend, Tony Blackburn hosted a special show on Preston Hospital Radio.
September 4, 2024 - 10:20 am

Radio Caroline to celebrate The Dawn of the Ross with special programmes

This weekend will see many of the original DJs of the 80s returning to the Ross Revenge for special programmes on Radio Caroline.
September 4, 2024 - 9:28 am

Piccadilly Radio archives to be digitised after National Lottery grant  

Manchester Central Library has received a £99k grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to digitise the collection of Piccadilly Radio reel-to-reel tapes it holds.
September 3, 2024 - 2:26 pm

BBC Radio 1’s Giant Detention gets underway with Greg James

The latest station promotion on BBC Radio 1 got underway this morning as Greg James was placed in a makeshift studio/classroom.
September 3, 2024 - 9:13 am

Cheshire’s MIX 56 to air special programme featuring Pete Waterman

Pete Waterman OBE visited Cheshire’s MIX 56 for a chat that will be aired on the station this weekend.
September 3, 2024 - 8:30 am

Former Eagle Radio’s Kim Robson joins relaunched Total Soul

Former Eagle Radio presenter, Kim Robson has joined Total Soul to present a daily early evening show as the online station relaunches its schedule.
September 2, 2024 - 5:34 pm

New TV ad for Capital Breakfast featuring music artists launches

A new TV ad for Capital Breakfast featuring music artists including Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran and Stormzy has launched.
September 2, 2024 - 4:15 pm

Former Global and Wireless producer Jamie Scott has died

More sad news today as creative leader and executive producer Jamie Scott has passed away over the weekend.
September 2, 2024 - 3:28 pm

Matt Chorley talks to RadioToday about his new BBC Radio 5 Live show

Matt Chorley, who starts his new BBC Radio 5 Live politics show today (Monday 2nd September), spoke to RadioToday about his life, career and what we can expect from the new programme.
September 2, 2024 - 9:18 am

Ken Bruce joins Jazz FM to present series on drummers and drums

Ken Bruce is to present a four-part Saturday night series throughout September on Jazz FM looking at the role of the jazz drummer.
September 2, 2024 - 12:01 am

Radio producer Phil ‘The Collector’ Swern has passed away

Producer and music collector Phil Swern has died after a long illness.
September 1, 2024 - 10:17 am

Les Ross in the Morning to make a return to BRMB

After 22 years, Les Ross will once again be heard on BRMB with Les Ross in the Morning.
August 31, 2024 - 8:03 am

ALL FM 96.9 and Forever Manchester prepare for marathon broadcast

ALL FM 96.9 is teaming up with local fundraiser and grant-maker Forever Manchester to host a Marathon Radio Show.
August 30, 2024 - 4:02 pm
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