Former BBC Radio Leicester & Nottingham Editor Sophie Shardlow dies
Former BBC Radio Leicester & Nottingham’s Sophie Shardlow has died following an illness.
Niall Horan to present awards winners special on local BBC Radio
Niall Horan is to present a Make A Difference awards winners special programme this Easter across all Local BBC Radio stations.
East Devon Radio celebrates 10 years of local broadcasting
East Devon Radio, which originally launched as Bay FM, is celebrating 10 years on air.
Radio and TV star Paul O’Grady has died at the age of 67
Paul O’Grady passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening aged 67.
Major rule changes coming to local radio as draft Media Bill is released
A new draft Media Bill is being released on Wednesday containing major changes to format rules and regulations for local commercial radio.
Global’s The News Agents podcast hits 24 million downloads
The News Agents has become the UK’s leading daily podcast with 24 million downloads since launching seven months ago.
Radio Times Moment of the Year nominees are announced
Voting has opened for this year’s Radio Times Moment of the Year after the nominees were announced.
Radioplayer signs deal with major European car manufacturer
Radioplayer has signed a long-term partnership with Renault to power a state-of-the-art hybrid radio experience.
BBC Radio 2 to take part in Let it Grow gardening project
Radio 2 is joining BBC Children’s and Education to launch Let it Grow, which includes special programmes and playlists.
BPG Awards sees eight BBC Local Radio presenters honoured
The annual BPG Awards lunch took place yesterday in London,
Former The Voice contestant, Bronwen Lewis joins BBC Radio Wales
Welsh singer/songwriter Bronwen Lewis is joining BBC Radio Wales to host Sunday mornings.
Ofcom finds five stations in breach of broadcast licence or standards
Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has found five radio stations in breach of either broadcasting standards or licencing in its latest bulletin.
KISS and Rio Ferdinand Foundation partner with Michael B Jordan
Creed III actor, producer and director Michael B. Jordan has teamed up with KISS and the Rio Ferdinand Foundation for their #notboxed campaign.
Local Radio Support signs its first agency partnership
Local Radio Support has entered its first agency partnership with Manning Gottlieb OMD.
Kerrang! listener lands her own regular weekend show
Kerrang! Radio listener Hope Lynes has been given a brand-new show on the station.