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New radio station aimed at ‘increasingly ignored’ baby boomers
A new radio station aimed at the baby boomer generation is being launched to cater for those who feel “increasingly ignored and disenfranchised”, according to one of the station’s founders.
Ashley Roberts poses with Heart co-star Amanda Holden on first day of lockdown
Ashley Roberts told fans “We got this” as she posed for photos with Amanda Holden.
Jane Garvey signs off Woman’s Hour with ‘terrible truth’ admission
Jane Garvey signed off her final Woman’s Hour broadcast by admitting the “terrible truth” about her understanding of feminism when she first hosted the programme.
Radio 1 to team up with British Forces Broadcasting Service
BBC Radio 1 has announced an unlikely partnership – a takeover of the airwaves by the armed forces.
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.
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.