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Faron McKenzie named Head of BBC Radio 1Xtra

BBC Radio 1Xtra has announced marketing manager Faron McKenzie as the new Head of the station.
August 6, 2020 - 10:05 am

Kofi Smiles to host Breakfast on BBC Radio Humberside.

BBC Radio Humberside has appointed Kofi Smiles as its new breakfast show host from next month.
August 5, 2020 - 12:47 pm

Kev Johns off air in Swansea due to police investigation

Swansea Sound Full Welsh Breakfast presenter Kev Johns is off-air this week after police charges were brought against him.

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August 4, 2020 - 7:42 pm

Former Radio 1 Controller Ben Cooper joins Bauer

Eight months after leaving the BBC, former Radio 1 Controller Ben Cooper is joining Bauer Media as Group Director, Content and Music.

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August 4, 2020 - 12:01 am

Clara Amfo and Swarzy Macaly do online BBC workshops

The BBC Living Rooms Sessions – a series of online summer workshops for young people in the Stratford area – will include sessions with BBC Radio 1 presenter Clara Amfo and KISS DJ Swarzy Macaly.

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August 3, 2020 - 5:08 pm

Additional weekend show for Moira Stuart on Classic FM

A new programme starts on Classic FM this Sunday 9th August called Moira Stuart Meets.

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August 3, 2020 - 9:32 am

KISS FM hires DJ Joel Corry for Saturday night show

DJ Joel Corry has joined Bauer to host a new show every Saturday night on KISS FM.

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August 2, 2020 - 2:08 pm

Radio host Janice Long joins NOW 80s TV channel

Former Radio 1 and Radio 2 presenter and Liverpool broadcaster Janice Long has joined UK music television channel NOW 80s.

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August 2, 2020 - 10:38 am

Kev Lawrence joins Peterborough Community Radio for breakfast

Former Heart and BBC Radio Cambridgeshire presenter Kev Lawrence is joining Peterborough station PCRfm to host its breakfast show.
July 31, 2020 - 10:04 am

BBC presenter Chris Donald joins Nova Radio NE

Former BBC presenter Chris Donald is joining community station Nova Radio North East.

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July 30, 2020 - 4:40 pm

The Bald Builders join Fix Radio for Brunch

The Bald Builders, known for their content on Facebook and YouTube, are joining Fix Radio.

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July 29, 2020 - 9:21 pm

Welsh radio presenter Andrew Tommo Thomas has died

Welsh radio presenter and stadium announcer Andrew Tommo Thomas has died suddenly.

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July 28, 2020 - 10:53 pm

5 Live sports voices reunite for new podcast series

Former 5 Live sports presenters including Mark Pougatch and John Inverdale have teamed up for a new podcast series looking at the emotions of sport and sports broadcasting.
July 28, 2020 - 1:39 pm

DJ Manara gets regular radio show on BBC Asian Network

DJ Manara has secured a permanent slot on BBC Asian Network as the new host of ‘Pure Spice with DJ Manara’, Saturday’s 10pm-1am.

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July 28, 2020 - 1:01 pm

Tributes paid to BBC Radio Wales presenter Chris Needs

Legendary BBC Radio Wales late show presenter Chris Needs has died aged 68, following a short period of ill health.
July 27, 2020 - 10:34 am
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