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Ken Bruce joins Jazz FM to present series on drummers and drums

Ken Bruce is to present a four-part Saturday night series throughout September on Jazz FM looking at the role of the jazz drummer.
September 2, 2024 - 12:01 am

Radio producer Phil ‘The Collector’ Swern has passed away

Producer and music collector Phil Swern has died after a long illness.
September 1, 2024 - 10:17 am

Les Ross in the Morning to make a return to BRMB

After 22 years, Les Ross will once again be heard on BRMB with Les Ross in the Morning.
August 31, 2024 - 8:03 am

BBC Radio WM hires two new presenters for weekend shows

TV presenter, singer and actor Mark Rhodes and Black Country Comedian Darren Harriott are joining BBC Radio WM to present weekend shows.
August 27, 2024 - 1:42 pm

Radio Caroline DJ Dave Foster has passed away

Dave Foster, who was a member of the Radio Caroline team for many years, has died.
August 26, 2024 - 11:58 am

Lauren Laverne recovering from cancer in hospital

Lauren Laverne has revealed she is recovering in hospital following a cancer diagnosis.
August 21, 2024 - 9:23 am

Ken Bruce becomes Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust’s first patron

GVVT has recruited Ken Bruce as its first patron as the Trust seeks to build its position as a centre of excellence for preserving the transport and social heritage of Glasgow and the west of Scotland.
August 20, 2024 - 10:56 am

Former News UK broadcast engineer Chris Thame has passed away

Chris Thame, broadcast and resources manager at BATCAM and former engineer at News UK has died following an accident.
August 16, 2024 - 9:35 am

Schedule changes at Capital as Sian Welby returns to Breakfast

Sian Welby is to return to Capital Breakfast with Jordan North and Chris Stark next month.
August 14, 2024 - 8:15 am

Absolute Radio signs Jon Richardson for weekend show

Comedian Jon Richardson is joining the Absolute Radio from September to host a Saturday morning show.
August 13, 2024 - 12:53 pm

Vernon Kay does Wycombe Rye Parkrun for BBC Radio 2’s Let’s Move It

Last Saturday, Vernon Kay took part in the Wycombe Rye Parkrun as part of BBC Radio 2’s ‘Let’s Move It.
August 12, 2024 - 3:56 pm

Scott Mills covers BBC Radio 2 Breakfast as Zoe Ball takes time off

Scott Mills is unexpectedly covering the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show as Zoe Ball takes some time off.
August 12, 2024 - 12:28 pm

Toby Tarrant to pedal 56 miles down River Thames for charity

Radio X’s Toby Tarrant is to take on a challenge of pedalling down the River Thames in a pedalo to raise funds for Global’s Make Some Noise.
August 12, 2024 - 8:54 am

Vernon Kay to attempt caber toss during broadcast from Isle of Bute

As part of BBC Radio 2’s Let’s Move It, Vernon Kay will broadcast his show from Rothesay on the Isle of Bute on 23rd August.
August 9, 2024 - 1:22 pm

David Salt promoted to Deputy Director of Audio at Bauer

Bauer Media Audio UK has appointed David Salt into the newly created role of Deputy Director of Audio. 
August 8, 2024 - 11:40 am
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