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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
Aled Jones to host Classic FM weekday mornings
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KISS turns up the chaos across London
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Forth 1’s Boogie and Arlene awarded honorary doctorates

Forth 1 breakfast presenters Boogie and Arlene have been awarded honorary doctorates by Edinburgh Napier University.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 30, 2025 - 1:59 pm

Virgin Radio launches pop-up station for Christmas season

Virgin Radio UK is launching Virgin Radio Christmas, a pop-up station playing non-stop festive songs.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 30, 2025 - 12:00 pm

Two new Sunrise Radio Group stations launch this November

The Sunrise Radio Group will mark its 36th anniversary with the launch of two new stations on 5th November.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 30, 2025 - 11:15 am

Magic Radio unveils new sound from TM Studios

Magic Radio reveals a new sound from TM Studios, uniting all Magic network stations with a refreshed sonic identity
Posted by Avatar photo Roy October 30, 2025 - 10:29 am

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Cheshire’s Mix 56 refreshes mornings with Smithy and Ian at Breakfast

Cheshire’s Mix 56 is revamping its morning schedule by launching a new breakfast show with current host Smithy joined by Ian James.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 29, 2025 - 1:32 pm

Global becomes Team GB’s official audio and outdoor partner

Global has been named Team GB’s Official Audio and Outdoor Partner ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 29, 2025 - 11:27 am

Business coach Craig Wilkinson joins Fix Radio for regular feature

Craig Wilkinson, business coach and founder of the Trades Freedom Club will be joining Chance Litchfield on Fix Radio for a new regular feature on Snag the Week.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 29, 2025 - 10:02 am

Derby ONE set to launch a local service to the city this November

Derby ONE will launch on Saturday 15th November at 8am broadcasting live across Derby.

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Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 29, 2025 - 8:29 am

Jennie Stubbs joins Radiocentre as Head of Learning and Development

Radiocentre has announced the appointment of Jennie Stubbs as its new Head of Learning & Development, bringing more than 25 years of radio industry experience to the role.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 28, 2025 - 3:58 pm

BBC Scotland to launch new weekday morning show Radio Scotland Breakfast

BBC Scotland is launching a new weekday morning news programme, Radio Scotland Breakfast, which will replace the long-running Good Morning Scotland.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 28, 2025 - 2:03 pm

BBC Radio 1 announces Annie Nightingale Pioneers for 2025

BBC Radio 1 has revealed the next group of rising DJs selected as Annie Nightingale Pioneers 2025 celebrating women and non-binary artists across the global dance and electronic scene.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 28, 2025 - 11:01 am

Madness to perform exclusive BBC Radio 2 In Concert show

Madness will perform their first BBC Radio 2 In Concert show with an exclusive, intimate set at the BBC Radio Theatre in London.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 28, 2025 - 9:22 am

Matt Deegan becomes new Chair of the Broadcasting Press Guild

The Broadcasting Press Guild has appointed Matt Deegan as its new Chair.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 28, 2025 - 7:38 am

Bauer Media reshapes leadership to focus on audio, publishing and outdoor

Bauer Media Group is evolving its management structure, with two closely linked leadership bodies – the Board and the Group Leadership Team.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 27, 2025 - 5:00 pm

University of Sunderland hosts Radio Academy Foot in the Door event

The University of Sunderland has welcomed the Radio Academy for its latest Foot in the Door event, for students and potential audio professionals.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 27, 2025 - 4:00 pm
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