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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
Ofcom issues reminder over advert placements
KISS hires James Hall for its evening show
Aled Jones to host Classic FM weekday mornings
Whisper hires Chris Hatton for global sales growth
KISS presenter Tyler West starts podcast with Molly
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Most BBC radio stations to become unavailable for international users

A new BBC audio website and app will replace BBC Sounds for users outside the UK later this year
Posted by Avatar photo Roy February 25, 2025 - 1:26 pm

Al Booth returns to East Yorkshire for radio series on a local nightclub

Former commercial and BBC broadcaster Al Booth is making a return to Yorkshire radio with a new weekly show on Beverley FM
Posted by Avatar photo Roy February 25, 2025 - 11:12 am
Halton Community Radio no longer broadcasting after company dissolution

Halton Community Radio no longer broadcasting after company dissolution

Cheshire-based Halton Community Radio is currently off-air after the company operating it was dissolved
Posted by Avatar photo Reporter February 25, 2025 - 10:25 am

BBC Radio launches 2025 Make a Difference Awards covering entire UK

The Make A Difference Awards have been launched with BBC teams across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland calling on audiences to nominate their local hero.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 24, 2025 - 7:31 pm

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Grants for 15 stations in round two of Community Radio Fund

Ofcom has awarded 15 community radio stations grants following the conclusion of round two.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 24, 2025 - 11:51 am

Martin Ball joins Nation Broadcasting to develop commercial strategy

Nation Broadcasting has appointed Martin Ball as Commercial Strategy Consultant with a brief to develop its commercial strategy.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 24, 2025 - 11:01 am

Ed James joins BBC Radio WM to host new weekday show

Ed James is to front a brand-new mid-morning show on BBC Radio WM from Tuesday 22nd April.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 24, 2025 - 8:23 am

Stephanie Hirst to host new daily show on Greatest Hits Radio 60s

Stephanie Hirst is joining Greatest Hits Radio 60s to present a daily show from 1pm – 2pm, starting on Monday 24th February
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 21, 2025 - 11:58 am

Heritage Chart Radio hires Dave Lee Travis for weekly show

Dave Lee Travis is joining Heritage Chart Radio to host a Sunday morning programme.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 21, 2025 - 11:04 am

Cheshire’s MIX 56 and McDonald’s carry out a job swap

Cheshire’s MIX 56 recently undertook a job swap with the sponsors of its breakfast show, McDonald’s Lymm and Birchwood.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 20, 2025 - 2:55 pm

Vicky Pattison to host weekend show in Heart schedule changes

Heart North East Drive host Vicky Pattison is to host a new weekend show as part of schedule changes on Heart.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 20, 2025 - 9:33 am

Virgin Radio UK launches brand-new station playing Britpop

A new pop-up station from Virgin Radio UK launching today, will play music from the Britpop era.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 20, 2025 - 9:00 am
New radio conference to explore Signals from the Edge and celebrate Pirate Radio

New radio conference to explore Signals from the Edge and celebrate Pirate Radio

The University of Bedfordshire’s Post Graduate Centre in central Luton will host a one-day conference that sheds light on the history, politics, and lasting impact of land-based 'pirate' radio
Posted by Avatar photo Roy February 19, 2025 - 2:15 pm

Second series of John Gillmore podcast to also air on Central Radio

The Lancashire Post and Blog Preston’s The Parched Pea Podcast hosted John ‘Gilly’ Gillmore will now also be broadcast on Central Radio.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 19, 2025 - 12:46 pm

New host for Absolute Radio Country’s The Nashville Show

Absolute Radio Country’s The Nashville Show is to be hosted by Nashville radio presenter Kelly Sutton.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 19, 2025 - 11:01 am
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