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Community radio event set for Melton Mowbray
talkSPORT secures MotoGP radio rights for this summer
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Americast enters UK top ten podcasts list
Local Radio Day returns to “Showcase and Shine”
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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
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Vanessa Feltz to host second show on LBC replacing Carol Vorderman

Vanessa Feltz is to present a second weekend show on LBC, Sundays 3-6pm, in addition to her Saturday afternoon programme.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve November 1, 2024 - 9:00 am

Former Downtown Radio presenter Candy Devine dies aged 85

One of Downtown Radio’s first presenters, Candy Devine has passed away at the age of 85.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve November 1, 2024 - 8:00 am

Sound Radio celebrates its first year on air

Liverpool’s Sound Radio is celebrating it’s first anniversary of being on air.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve November 1, 2024 - 7:00 am

Les Ross fan, Prince Akwasi joins BRMB to host new show

Former radio personality from Ghana and big Les Ross fan, Prince Akwasi is joining BRMB to host a soul and RnB show.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 31, 2024 - 6:15 pm

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BBC Asian Network’s Bobby Friction to host weekly specialist music show

Schedule changes at BBC Asian Network will see Bobby Friction move from weekdays to front a brand-new weekly specialist music show on the station.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 31, 2024 - 5:00 pm

Audio Production Awards to be hosted by Yasmin Evans and Josh Smith

Heart’s Yasmin Evans and podcaster Josh Smith are to host this year’s Audio Production Awards
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 31, 2024 - 3:17 pm

Magic Classical joins forces with Dogs Trust for Bonfire Night playlist

Magic Classical’s Calming Pet Sounds in partnership with Dogs Trust will provide a playlist to keep dogs calm during the fireworks.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 31, 2024 - 1:36 pm
GB News receives £100,000 financial penalty from Ofcom

GB News receives £100,000 financial penalty from Ofcom

Ofcom has imposed a £100,000 financial penalty on GB News for breaking due impartiality rules, it says.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 31, 2024 - 10:53 am

BBC issues statement on funding of its World Service

The BBC has welcomed the enhanced funding for BBC World Service following today’s budget.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 30, 2024 - 3:15 pm

Former BBC Radio Sheffield’s Howard Pressman back on air in the city

Former Hallam FM and BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Howard Pressman is joining Radio Essentials to host a weekend show.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 30, 2024 - 11:29 am

Gok Wan to join Harriet Scott as new Magic Breakfast co-host

Gok Wan is to be the new co-host of Magic Breakfast with Harriet Scott from the end of January.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 30, 2024 - 9:11 am

GB News Radio joins Nation Player Mobile App

GB News Radio will be available on the Nation Player app from midnight tonight, in time for its Budget Day special.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 29, 2024 - 6:55 pm

Original 106 to launch new station for pets during fireworks

Original 10STIX is being launched by Original 106 for North-East Scotland pet owners to help keep them calm during the fireworks.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 29, 2024 - 12:09 pm

Charity Fillers reaches 10,000 plays of audio in under six months

Charity Fillers has now reached the 10,000th play of a piece of audio on-air in less than six months of operation.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 28, 2024 - 5:17 pm

Huw Stephens joins UKCRN National Community Radio Conference line-up

Huw Stephens will headline the UK Community Radio Networks National Community Radio Conference.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve October 28, 2024 - 3:00 pm
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