BBC Radio 2 to celebrate 60 years of Tony Blackburn on the radio
Tony Blackburn celebrates 60 years in radio later this month and BBC Radio 2 will be marking the occasion with a day of special features.
Rebeckah Vaughan joins Cheshire’s Mix 56 for weekly radio show
Cheshire’s Mix 56 has hired Rebeckah Vaughan as its newest presenter.
Steve Wright’s cause of death confirmed
Steve Wright’s cause of death has been revealed as a ruptured ulcer in his stomach, according to his death certificate, seen by the BBC.
Lisa Nandy replaces Lucy Frazer as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
The change of Government brings another new Culture Secretary as Lisa Nandy replaces Lucy Frazer.
Paul Rowley covers latest election for BBC Radio 50 years after his first
Broadcaster Paul Rowley is back on air tonight reporting on his 14th General Election, half a century since his first.
Roman Kemp shares stories about joining… and leaving Capital
Roman Kemp is in the passenger seat with host Alex Legouix who drives him around the Hertfordshire Countryside for a new podcast from AutoTrader, talking about joining and leaving Capital.
Kem Cetinay joins Global to host The Capital Weekender
Love Island star Kem Cetinay is the new host of The Capital Weekender, starting this Friday 5th July.
Clara Amfo and Rizzle Kicks’ Jordan Stephens create mixtapes for BBC Sounds
Clara Amfo and Rizzle Kicks’ Jordan Stephens are to create mixtapes on BBC Sounds with the first two episodes available now.
The UK Hot 40 Countdown now available for non-UK radio stations
The UK Hot 40 Countdown hosted by ex-Capital, Heart and Virgin presenter Chris Brooks is now available to syndicate on overseas radio stations as well as the UK.
Debbie Mac leaves Greatest Hits Radio as Andy Goulding’s show expands
Greatest Hits Radio is extending its midlands afternoon show with Andy Goulding to the national service, as Debbie Mac leaves.
Mistajam gives up Capital Weekender for extra show on Capital Dance
MistaJam is stepping back from hosting The Capital Weekender on the Capital Network to host an extra show on Capital Dance.
National Prison Radio’s Rock Show host James Phillips dies
A special episode of The Secret Life of Prisons podcast pays tribute National Prison Radio’s Rock Show host James Phillips, who has passed away after losing his battle with cancer.
BBC Radio 3 schedule changes include Tom McKinney hosting weekday Breakfast
BBC Radio 3 Sunday Breakfast presenter, Tom McKinney is to take over weekday Breakfast as current host Petroc Trelawny will move to present In Tune with Katie Derham.
Academy FM Thanet presenter Doc Atherton dies aged 50
Damien ‘Doc’ Atherton who was a presenter on Academy FM Thanet has passed away at the age of 50.
Ken Bruces gets hat-TRIC of gongs at the 2024 Television and Radio Industry Awards
Greatest Hits Radio presenter Ken Bruce has won both radio awards at the TRICs, plus the best daytime category against three television shows.