UKCRN community radio conference to take place in Newcastle
This year’s the UK Community Radio Network, Connecting Communities Conference will be at Event Northumbria in Newcastle.
Radio 2 to air special programme Doctor Who @60: A Musical Celebration
A special edition of Sunday Night is Music Night presented by Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2 will celebrate 60 years of Dr Who.
BBC Radio Nottingham’s Andy Whittaker is to leave the station
BBC Radio Nottingham’s Andy Whittaker has shared the news that his time at the BBC is coming to an end.
Global launches new spin-off to The News Agents podcast
The News Agents Investigates fronted by Lewis Goodall is a new podcast from Global, launching as an extension to The News Agents brand.
BBC Hereford & Worcester’s Malcolm Boyden feels “awful” to leave show
Malcolm Boyden has told his BBC Hereford & Worcester listeners that it has been decided he'll no longer present his mid-morning show and he feels awful about it.
Gary Davies to take Radio 2 show Sounds of the 80s on tour again
Following its success earlier this year, Gary Davies is to take a live version of his BBC Radio 2 show, Sounds of the 80s on tour in 2024.
New book celebrates Piccadilly Radio’s 50th anniversary
For the Record – Celebrating Piccadilly Radio’s 50th anniversary is a new book by Tony Ingham and Brian Beech that tells the story of the Manchester station.
Tom Price and Kat Shoob to take over Magic drivetime show
Schedule changes at Magic Radio will see Tom Price and Kat Shoob taking on the weekday drivetime show.
Former BBC, BRMB and Saga Radio’s Brian Savin dies aged 77
Former radio presenter, producer and manager Brian Savin has passed away at the age of 77 years old.
Radio 4 to celebrate 100 years of audio drama with special programmes
To celebrate 100 years of audio drama, BBC Radio 4 is to broadcast a series of new dramas across September, with more announced later this year.
Alfie Boe and Penny Smith to host Scala Radio Christmas event
Scala Radio’s Penny Smith and tenor Alfie Boe are to host Scala Radio Presents: Classics at Christmas at The London Palladium.
Vernon Kay to appear with Victoria Derbyshire at Radio Festival
In a Radio Festival first, BBC Radio 2’s Vernon Kay will join Victoria Derbyshire to share what it was like to step into such an iconic radio slot.
6 Music schedule changes see Cillian Murphy’s Limited Edition return
Cillian Murphy’s Limited Edition is returning to 6 Music for a new 10-part series as part of weekend schedule changes.
Capital XTRA’s Manny Norté leaves weekdays to focus on weekends
After ten years on weekday mid-mornings at Capital XTRA, Manny Norté is stepping down to focus on his weekend shows.
Stone on the Music Walk of Fame for KISS FM UK founder Gordon Mac
Gordon Mac, the founder of the original KISS FM in London is to receive a stone on the Music Walk of Fame.