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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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Smooth schedule changes see Darren Parks move to The Smooth Sanctuary

Schedule changes at Smooth Radio will see a move for North West Breakfast’s Darren Parks, Tina Hobley hosting an extra show and Adil Ray joining the station.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 19, 2025 - 9:06 am

Reelworld celebrates 30th anniversary with new sonic logo and branding

To celebrate three decades in business, Reelworld has updated its company branding, including a new sonic identity.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 19, 2025 - 6:54 am

Kirsty Gallacher among more names added to Tuning In North 2025

With less than a month to go, Radiocentre has added more speakers to the line-up for Tuning In North at Manchester’s Stoller Hall on Thursday 13th March.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 18, 2025 - 2:44 pm

Future of Radio Tyneside at risk as station looks for a new base

Radio Tyneside is seeking new premises as its current home, owned by the Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Trust is being sold
Posted by Avatar photo Roy February 18, 2025 - 1:03 pm

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New show for Zoe Ball and a move for Pick of the Pops on BBC Radio 2

The spring schedule for BBC Radio 2 will include a new weekly show for Zoe Ball and a time slot change for Pick of the Pops.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 18, 2025 - 12:57 pm

Erewash Sound secures grant funding for transmitter improvement

The 103.5 FM transmitter range for Ilkeston, Derbyshire-based Erewash Sound has been improved after the station secured grant funding.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 18, 2025 - 11:05 am

Capital and Capital Dance to launch new spring schedule

A new spring schedule is being launched across Capital and Capital Dance from next Monday, 24th February.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 18, 2025 - 9:46 am

BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice Forsyth steps down after Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Following an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, presenter Janice Forsyth is stepping down from the BBC.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 17, 2025 - 7:40 pm

BBC Radio 1 to host one off special Europe’s Biggest Gig

BBC Radio 1 will join forces with four other radio stations across Europe to host Europe’s Biggest Gig.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 17, 2025 - 7:30 pm

Country Cousins launches national radio campaign on Classic FM

The introductory live-in care agency, Country Cousins has launched a national radio campaign on Classic FM.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 17, 2025 - 5:30 pm

New station PRIDE FM launches to support PRIDE events across UK

PRIDE FM is a new radio service dedicated to serving LGBTQ+ communities across the UK.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 17, 2025 - 3:52 pm

Sarita Sabharwal to host weekend show on Lyca Gold Radio

Veteran broadcaster Sarita Sabharwal is to return on-air with a regular weekend show on Lyca Gold Radio.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 17, 2025 - 1:52 pm

Rob Ellis joins Radio X 90s to host weekday show from Manchester

Radio X 90s has hired Rob Ellis to host weekdays 11am to 2pm from Global’s Broadcast Centre in Manchester.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve February 17, 2025 - 11:14 am
talkSPORT granted permission to turn off seven of its 18 transmitters

talkSPORT granted permission to turn off seven of its 18 transmitters

talkSPORT has been granted permission from Ofcom to turn off seven of its 18 transmitters
Posted by Avatar photo Roy February 17, 2025 - 7:02 am

Kay Wright appointed Head of BBC Midlands to lead radio, television and digital output

Kay Wright has been appointed Head of BBC Midlands to lead all of the BBC’s local services for radio, TV and online across the West and East Midlands
Posted by Avatar photo Roy February 15, 2025 - 4:55 pm
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