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Former UKRD executives William Rogers and Dave Coull launch new consultancy

Almost a year after leaving UKRD, former Chief Executive Officer
February 21, 2020 - 7:37 am

BBC Scotland boss Donalda MacKinnon to retire

The Director of BBC Scotland, Donalda MacKinnon, has announced she’s leaving the corporation after 33 years.

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February 18, 2020 - 1:28 pm

David Lloyd to present The Story of Radio

Radio consultant David Lloyd is booked in at the Burgh House & Hampstead Museum in London to present The Story of Radio next month.

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February 17, 2020 - 3:32 pm
5 Live names Julie Cullen as new Managing Editor

5 Live names Julie Cullen as new Managing Editor

BBC Radio 5 Live has appointed Julie Cullen from 6 Music as its new Managing Editor.

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February 14, 2020 - 2:52 pm
Oliver Dowden takes over as Culture Secretary

Oliver Dowden takes over as Culture Secretary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has a new minister in charge, as Oliver Dowden replaces Nicky Morgan in the cabinet reshuffle.

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February 14, 2020 - 12:13 pm
Steve Mason leaves Signal 107 due to illness

Steve Mason leaves Signal 107 due to illness

Signal 107 Drive presenter Steve Mason has stepped down from his role as senior presenter at Signal 107 due to a serious health condition.

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February 14, 2020 - 7:07 am
Annie Mac signs up as Reform Radio ambassador

Annie Mac signs up as Reform Radio ambassador

Manchester online radio station Reform Radio has appointed BBC Radio 1 presenter Annie Mac as its first ambassador.

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February 13, 2020 - 12:00 pm

Dame Melanie Dawes appointed Ofcom Chief Executive

The Ofcom Board has confirmed the appointment of Dame Melanie Dawes as its new Chief Executive replacing Sharon White.

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February 12, 2020 - 10:07 am
Dee Ford picks up her CBE at Buckingham Palace

Dee Ford picks up her CBE at Buckingham Palace

Dee Ford, Group Managing Director, Bauer Radio UK has been presented with her CBE medal from the Prince of Wales in an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace last week.

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February 11, 2020 - 12:12 pm
Alex Lester joins Greatest Hits Radio for overnights

Alex Lester joins Greatest Hits Radio for overnights

Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Alex Lester is joining Bauer to host the weekday overnight show on Greatest Hits Radio.

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February 10, 2020 - 8:15 am
Dotun Adebayo moves to weeknights on BBC Radio 5 Live

Dotun Adebayo moves to weeknights on BBC Radio 5 Live

Dotun Adebayo is to move from weekend to weekday overnights on BBC Radio 5 Live as a replacement for Rhod Sharp.

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February 6, 2020 - 12:38 pm
BBC Essex radio broadcaster Tim Gillett to retire

BBC Essex radio broadcaster Tim Gillett to retire

BBC Essex broadcaster Tim Gillett is retiring after 35 years on the air in the region.

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February 4, 2020 - 5:56 pm
No Sheet Music expands with two new recruits

No Sheet Music expands with two new recruits

No Sheet Music, part of the Wisebuddah Group of companies, has announced two new additions to their Central London team.

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February 4, 2020 - 3:33 pm
Louise Cooper and Mickey Clarke to leave 5 Live

Louise Cooper and Mickey Clarke to leave 5 Live

Sean Farrington will be the sole presenter of Wake Up To Money from March as BBC Radio 5 Live confirms Louise Cooper and Mickey Clarke are leaving.

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February 4, 2020 - 12:58 pm
Pure Radio’s Paul Harper emigrates to Canada

Pure Radio’s Paul Harper emigrates to Canada

Scottish broadcaster Paul Harper and his family have emigrated to Canada but he will remain on-air at Pure Radio.

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February 4, 2020 - 12:12 pm
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