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Radio Platfform marks 10 years developing talent
Americast enters UK top ten podcasts list
Local Radio Day returns to “Showcase and Shine”
New football station Rock and Goal Radio to launch
Sky signs World Cup ad deal with News UK
Community stations get their awards call for 2026
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KISS hires James Hall for its evening show
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BBC Local Radio shares festive stories of community heroes

BBC Local Radio marks Christmas with stories from Make a Difference Award Winners, joined by Jon Bon Jovi, Olly Murs and Si King
Posted by Avatar photo Roy December 2, 2025 - 4:27 am

One More Laugh promises more laughs again

BBC Asian Network brings One More Laugh back to London with Dinesh Nathan hosting and a line-up of rising comedy talent
Posted by Avatar photo Roy December 1, 2025 - 10:30 pm

Starpoint Radio marks four decades of service

Starpoint Radio celebrates forty years with a South London party and invites former DJs, supporters and listeners to join the event
Posted by Avatar photo Reporter December 1, 2025 - 7:26 pm

BBC Radio Scotland Breakfast taken off-air after fire

A fire at the BBC's headquarters in Scotland took BBC Radio Scotland's breakfast show and other programmes off-air this morning, from 6.30am till 8.30am
Posted by Avatar photo Roy December 1, 2025 - 9:39 am

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Former LBC and Radio 2 presenter Brian Hayes dies aged 87

Brian Hayes, the broadcaster known for shaping early phone-in radio at LBC and later hosting shows on BBC Radio 2, has died
Posted by Avatar photo Roy November 30, 2025 - 8:58 pm

Coast Radio to cease broadcasting after years of local service

Aberdeenshire based Coast Radio has announced it will stop broadcasting at midnight on Sunday, 30th November.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve November 28, 2025 - 5:00 pm

Roddy Hart joins BBC Radio Scotland’s weekend late-night schedule

BBC Radio Scotland has refreshed its weekend late-night schedule, with musician and broadcaster Roddy Hart joining the line up on Saturday and Sunday nights.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve November 28, 2025 - 4:06 pm

Richard Maddock appointed to new role as Head of BBC 5 Live

Richard Maddock has been named Head of 5 Live, taking responsibility for 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra, the new Sounds sports streams, and Sports Extra 2 and 3.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve November 28, 2025 - 2:14 pm

Rewind Radio celebrates first Cornwall’s Heroes Awards

Cornwall’s Rewind Radio recently held its inaugural Cornwall’s Heroes Awards, celebrating individuals and organisations making extraordinary contributions across the region.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve November 28, 2025 - 12:47 pm

Boom Radio Christmas schedule features seasonal specials

Boom Radio’s Christmas schedule this year includes a broad mix of special festive programmes alongside its regular output.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve November 28, 2025 - 11:38 am

This year’s winners announced for the APAs from AudioUK

The APAs, sponsored by Audible, revealed the winners at a gala event this evening at the BFI on London’s South Bank.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve November 27, 2025 - 9:00 pm

Sony TV teams with Sunrise Radio for festive Mumbai special

Sony Entertainment Television is collaborating with Sunrise Radio and Southall Travel for a festive promotion.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve November 27, 2025 - 4:27 pm

Aiir makes PlayoutONE Standard free for all users

PlayoutONE Standard and LiveStream are now free for everyone @aiir
Posted by Avatar photo Roy November 27, 2025 - 2:55 pm

Ian “Watko” Watkins Celebrates 25 Years at Mansfield 103.2

Mansfield 103.2 presenter Ian Watkins has marked the milestone of 25 years at the station.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve November 27, 2025 - 1:15 pm

V2 Radio celebrates over 60 outside broadcasts this year

Sussex and Hampshire station, V2 Radio, has completed 60 OBs this year, with more lined up before the end of the year.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve November 27, 2025 - 12:05 pm
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