UK

BBC local radio plans could potentially breach operating licence

The Leeds & West Yorkshire NUJ branch has been investigating if the BBC operating licence allows the plans by BBC bosses to share more programming across the local radio network. After many emails with Ofcom and looking through the small print, members in Leeds believe Ofcom’s regulation of local radio doesn’t add up. Ofcom says […] […]

UK

Wes Stakes and Leanne Dundas sign up for Overtime at Fix Radio

Fix Radio has launched a new “Overtime” evening show this week with Wes Stakes and Leanne Dundas. Wes and Leanne have recently teamed up as hosts of dance station LDC on DAB in Leeds, and were previously together on the Lincs FM group of stations. Wes Stakes has also been heard across the Bauer network […] […]

UK

Goffy airs long lost Century Radio interview with Chris Rea

A long-lost radio interview featuring Chris Rea was unearthed recently and aired again by Paul ‘Goffy’ Gough in a BBC Radio Tees special. The two-hour interview was originally broadcast on Century Radio’s ‘Goffy in the Morning’ back in September 2000. Goffy issued an appeal for lost radio audio of his previous celebrity interviews to replay […] […]

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AU & NZ

JOY 94.9 announces new Breakfast team

A new Breakfast team has been unveiled for Melbourne community radio station, JOY 94.9. Rach Morrison and Dean Arcuri will now front Breakfast from 7.00AM to 9.00AM on Australia’s first and only LGBTQIA+ community radio station.Both Rach and Dean are seasoned presenters, trainers and producers who have spent the last three months preparing to get up early each weekday. “We are… Read More
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UK

Radio Maldwyn’s 30 year anniversary celebrated in Mid Wales

Former volunteers and staff at Radio Maldwyn have gathered in Newtown to celebrate 30 years since the station started broadcasting to Mid Wales. Radio Maldwyn – the Magic 756 launched on July 1st 1993 from studios by the River Severn in the Powys town. The event took place at Hafan Yr Afon, a community centre […] […]

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AU & NZ

Len Johns celebrates 28 years with ACE

Swan Hill’s Mixx FM and 3SH Content Director, Len Johns, celebrates 28 years with the ACE Radio Network today. Len kicked off what has now become a commendable stint with the company on July 4th, 1995, and has since been a part of the local community through the highs and the lows.ACE Group Content Director, Mat Cummins, has sung praises for Len, tipping his… Read More
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