Aberdeen author marks radio centenary with new book
A north-east author has written a book marking the centenary of radio and one its pioneers.
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DJ MistaJam launches radio station with Capital after leaving BBC
DJ MistaJam is helping Capital to launch a 24-hour dance music radio station.
The Archers’ boss plans return to normality after monologue experiment
The Archers has returned to the studio – signalling the end of its much-derided monologue experiment.
Apple shuffles radio stations for its Music platform
Apple has announced two new radio stations are to launch on its Music service, while its flagship Beats 1 station has been renamed Apple Music 1.
Lockdown caused people to listen to the radio for longer, research suggests
Lockdown measures caused listeners to spend more time tuned in to the radio, new research suggests.
Analogue commercial radio licences given 10-year renewal
Radio stations such as Classic FM and TalkSport will be allowed to continue broadcasting via analogue for another 10 years, under new Government plans.
Radio antenna plans for north-east church hall approved
Proposals to install a 22ft radio antenna on the roof of a north-east church hall have been approved.
Hospital radio stations given access to BBC news bulletins
The BBC has offered hospital radio stations the opportunity to broadcast its news bulletins.
Zoe Ball: Gardening helps me through the tough times
Zoe Ball says gardening has helped her following the death of boyfriend Billy Yates.
Grampian Hospital Radio scoops accolade at national awards
NHS Grampian's hospital radio scooped a top accolade at the national broadcasting awards.
Great British Singalong airs across five BBC stations
Greg James kicked-off “a unique moment” on BBC radio with a British singalong to “lift the nation’s spirits”.
BBC radio to join European stations in playing You’ll Never Walk Alone
Some BBC radio stations are set to join their European counterparts in simultaneously playing the song You’ll Never Walk Alone as a show of unity amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Man admits stealing radio from Aberdeen Sheriff Court
A man has admitted stealing a radio from Aberdeen Sheriff Court.
Government to look at impact of new technologies and streaming on radio
A Government review into the future of radio will assess the impact of streaming and new technologies on the industry.
Original 106 listeners ‘freak out’ at radio interruptions
Bosses at a north-east radio station have been left scratching their heads after mysterious transmissions interrupted normal programming.
Diversity in radio hasn’t kept up with changes in society – BBC Radio COO
Diversity in radio has been slow to come because it has not been a priority for a number of organisations, according to the chief operating officer of BBC Radio.
Women and ethnic minorities still under-represented in top radio roles: Ofcom
Women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities are still under-represented at a senior level in UK radio, according to a report by Ofcom.
Rita Ora dazzles in pink bodysuit at Radio 1’s Big Weekend
Rita Ora looked every inch the pop star as she took to the stage at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in a striking pink bodysuit.
Heart reveals new radio drivetime schedule across UK
Radio station Heart has announced a new line-up of regional drivetime shows.
Allegation received by police about Danny Baker tweet
Police are reviewing an allegation made about the tweet that resulted in DJ Danny Baker losing his job.
Danny Baker: I am so, so sorry for chimpanzee tweet
Danny Baker has said he wants to “formally apologise for the outrage I caused” following “one of the worst days of my life”.
The Archers’ Edward Kelsey gave ‘object lesson in great radio acting’
The Archers’ Tim Bentinck has said it was a privilege to work with his late co-star Edward Kelsey, who he said gave an “object lesson in great radio acting”.
The Archers’ Edward Kelsey gave ‘object lesson in great radio acting’
The Archers’ Tim Bentinck has said it was a privilege to work with his late co-star Edward Kelsey, who he said gave an “object lesson in great radio acting”.
Una Healy to host show on UK’s first national country music radio station
Una Healy will have a show on the UK’s first national country music radio station.
Global’s regional radio cuts ‘a travesty’
The decision of Global to cut many regional radio shows has been branded a “travesty” by shadow culture secretary Tom Watson.
Pause For Thought broadcaster Reverend Ruth Scott dies, aged 60
Pause For Thought’s Reverend Ruth Scott, a familiar voice on Radio 2 since the days of Sir Terry Wogan, has died aged 60 after suffering from cancer.
Keeping Faith star Eve Myles handed best actress gong at BBC radio awards
Keeping Faith star Eve Myles has been honoured by the BBC for her work on a radio drama exploring the emotional and physical challenges of late-pregnancy termination.
Deezer launches free radio app as streaming competition cranks up
Music streaming provider Deezer has launched a free radio app to compete with the likes of BBC Sounds and Spotify which aims to offer a unique seamless listening experience.
Classic FM signs up former BBC newsreader Moira Stuart
Broadcaster Moira Stuart has joined Classic FM as a new presenter.
LBC warned after presenter’s ‘offensive’ comments about blind people
Radio station LBC has been warned that it could face sanctions if it continues to breach broadcasting regulations with “offensive content”.