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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.

BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend to take place in Luton this year

Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2024 will take place at Stockwood Park in Luton from 24th to 26th May.
January 29, 2024 - 8:12 am

Former Radio City presenter John Kennedy passes away

Tributes have been paid to former Radio City presenter John Kennedy who has died.
January 25, 2024 - 12:34 pm

CMA and UKCRN issue joint response to DCMS consultation

The CMA and UKCRN have released a joint submission to the current DCMS consultation on the future of analogue community radio licensing.
January 22, 2024 - 5:02 pm

Coast and County Radio found in breach over incorrect showbiz news

Scarborough community station, Coast and County Radio has been found in breach of the Broadcast Code over a mistake in its showbiz news.
January 22, 2024 - 3:29 pm

Government publishes BBC Mid-Term Review

The Government's Mid-Term Review of the BBC Charter has been published today.
January 22, 2024 - 11:15 am

One of the last remaining ILR’s prepares to celebrate 25th anniversary

Mansfield 103.2 will celebrate its 25th birthday on Thursday 1st February with special programming across the day.
January 22, 2024 - 9:38 am

Online station LASER558 launches on Freeview

LASER558, the online station recreating the 80s pirate, has launched on Freeview channel 277 via the UK Radio Portal.
January 22, 2024 - 8:41 am

Gaydio original team member Simon Peel passes away aged 54

Tributes have been paid to one of Gaydio’s original team members, Simon Peel, who has died at the age of 54.
January 19, 2024 - 7:27 am

BBC Radio 1’s Annie Nightingale has died aged 83

BBC Radio 1's first female DJ Annie Nightingale has died at the age of 83.
January 12, 2024 - 2:03 pm

The ARIAS 2024 entry nominations have now opened

Entry nominations for The ARIAS 2024 are now open until Wednesday 7th February.
January 4, 2024 - 11:04 am

Tim Lihoreau to host Classic FM weekend Breakfast in schedule changes

Classic FM’s new schedule for 2024 will see Tim Lihoreau hosting the weekend Breakfast Show and Stephen Mangan joining the station.
January 4, 2024 - 9:18 am

Alex Hall presents her final show for BBC Radio Tees

BBC Radio Tees presenter Alex Hall has hosted her final regular show on the station.
January 2, 2024 - 2:26 pm

Bournemouth MP Tobias Ellwood welcomes new radio station Bournemouth One

A new local radio station in Bournemouth has launched playing the best songs on the radio and providing a local news and information service 24 hours a day.

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January 1, 2024 - 4:08 pm

Tony Blackburn to leave BBC Radio London this weekend

Tony Blackburn will present his last Soul On Sunday show on BBC Radio London this weekend after deciding to leave the station.
December 13, 2023 - 2:24 pm

Hits Radio’s Sam Thompson crowned King of the Jungle 2023

Sam Thompson was announced as this year’s winner of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here on the ITV show last night.
December 11, 2023 - 6:50 am
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