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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.
Radio presenter Janice Long to be recognised by Radio Academy
The late Janice Long is to be recognised for her broadcasting legacy by the Radio Academy following her death at Christmas.
Virgin Radio UK’s Big Thank You Tour culminates at Wembley
Thursday night culminated the Virgin Radio UK Big Thank You Tour with a gig in Wembley following events earlier this week in Glasgow and Manchester.
Radio industry Mental Health Minute returns for 2022
Radio stations from across the UK are once again being asked to unite to broadcast a special one minute message in support of mental health awareness.
Phil Williams announces departure from Times Radio
Times Radio evening show presenter Phil Williams is leaving the station when his contract expires on June 1st.
Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard sells out in a day
Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard has sold out in under 24 hours.
Heather Small to host programme on Greatest Hits Radio
Heather Small is joining Greatest Hits Radio for a special show on Bank Holiday Monday.
Audio production body welcomes Radio & Audio Review response
AudioUK has welcomed the UK Government’s White Paper on Broadcasting ‘Up Next’ and the accompanying Government Response to the Radio & Audio Review.
Operations Manager Bill Best to leave the Community Media Association
Long-standing Operations Manager Bill Best is leaving the Community Media Association this summer.
Radio stations must be protected on smart speakers, say MPs
A cross-party group of parliamentarians has backed calls for legislation to be introduced to guarantee access to UK radio stations on digital platforms like smart speakers in future.
Government ignores radio in new Broadcasting White Paper
The DCMS is to issue a new Broadcasting white paper to protect British content on television but fails to extend any new rules to radio.
Magic at the Musicals returns to London’s Royal Albert Hall
Magic Radio is bringing back its event Magic at the Musicals on the 18th of September this year.
Tim Westwood steps down from CapitalXTRA radio show
Tim Westwood will not be presenting his Saturday night radio show at CapitaXTRA until further notice.
DMs Are Open for new comedy show on BBC Radio 4 and 4 Extra
BBC Radio 4 is launching a new comedy sketch show featuring audio by listeners.
New York Festivals Radio Awards announces 2022 winners
HarperCollins Publishers has been crowned Radio Production Company of the Year whilst RTÉ Radio in Ireland wins Broadcaster of the Year at the New York Festivals Radio Awards.
Presenter moves as Virgin Radio introduces summer schedule changes
Virgin Radio UK has a few programming changes across the network for the summer season, including the return of Virgin Radio Pride UK in June.