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Keir Starmer joins talkSPORT Drive for soccer chat
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer joined talkSPORT Drive from Soccer Aid training ahead of Sunday’s charity match at the London Stadium.
Three radio stations in breach with Ofcom over offensive language
Eruption Radio, Link FM and Mighty Radio have all been found in breach of their licences this week for broadcasting offensive language.
BBC Sounds app launched on PlayStation 5 with live radio
PS5 users can down listen to live radio, music and podcasts on their game consoles with a new BBC Sounds app.
Most popular subscription ever for Kermode & Mayo’s Take podcast
Just announced live at the Podcast Show in London - Kermode & Mayo’s Take is the fastest growing and most popular subscription ever on Apple Podcasts in the UK, according to Sony Music.
BBC Radio Manchester launches first aid campaign following attack
Five years after the Manchester Arena attack, BBC Radio Manchester is launching a campaign to help people learn lifesaving first aid techniques.
Radio-friendly RØDECaster Pro II mixer now available for pre-order
A more radio-friendly version of the RØDECaster Pro mixing desk has been released by RØDE and is now available for pre-order.
Wisebuddah creates the new sound of BBC Newsbeat on radio
BBC Newsbeat has a new sound produced by Wisebuddah in collaboration with the BBC Popular Music Station Sound team.
Heresy returns to BBC Radio 4 for 12th series with Victoria Coren Mitchell
Heresy, presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell, is returning to BBC Radio 4 for a 12th series.
Presenter Steve Hyland returns to breakfast radio in Surrey
TV and radio presenter Steve Hyland has joined Lite RADIO to host the weekday breakfast show.
Greatest Hits Radio parners with homecare provider Home Instead
Bauer has teamed up with elderly private homecare provider Home Instead for an awards campaign around the Queens Platinum Jubilee.
Arqiva inspects 48 transmitter sites following Bilsdale fire incident
Arqiva has carried out inspections of 48 key transmitter sites around the UK to check for any issues following the Bilsdale fire last year.
Young international performers join BBC Radio 3’s talent scheme
BBC Radio 3 has a new international line-up of New Generation Artists as it announces the names of the performers joining from four continents.
talkSPORT announces new partnership with Cricket Ireland
talkSPORT has agreed a new partnership with Cricket Ireland to broadcast Ireland’s 2022 home fixtures.
UK Community Radio Network presents evidence to DCMS Select Committee
The UK Community Radio Network has presented written and oral evidence to the DCMS Select Committee on the sustainability of local journalism.
Heart 00s launches on DAB with Mike Panteli and Ashley Roberts
Mike Pantelli on weekday breakfast and Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts are fronting the brand new Heart 00s radio station just launched by Global.
Observations and headlines from radio industry RAJAR Q1 2022
Commercial radio has recorded a record audience of 37.2m in the latest RAJAR results.