Year: 2024

Tower Radio, which was was launched by students at Spalding Grammar School about two years ago, is appealing for help.

The idea to start the station was partly inspired by former headteacher Mr. Wilkinson, who officially opened its studio – an old storage cupboard transformed to meet the station’s needs – before moving on to pastures new.
After returning from the recent half term break, it was discovered that a large water tank above the studio had burst, flooding the space, leaving it unable to be used.
Unfortunately, all the equipment was submerged and is unrepairable. The discovery on Monday morning was a shock to everyone involved, but the students and staff are determined to get back on air as soon as possible.
To make this happen, the students urgently need your support. If you have any old equipment that you no longer use, your donation could make a significant difference in helping them get back off the ground.
If you can help, or would like more information, email: info@towerradio.co.uk so radio stars of the future can get their station back on the air.

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From Monday 4th to Friday 8th November, LBC’s Nick Ferrari at Breakfast will be live from Washington, D.C. for the final build up and full results of the 2024 US Election.

The News Agents team will also be in Washington to give in-depth coverage on the race. Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, and Lewis Goodall, will produce a series of daily special episodes of The News Agents and The News Agents USA.
This will include an exclusive early-morning podcast as the results are announced on Wednesday 6th November. The team will stay in Washington to report on the aftermath of the result.
Following Britain Decides in July, LBC’s US election results programme, America Decides, is back, led by Shelagh Fogarty in London and The News Agents’ Jon Sopel in Washington.
From 10pm on Tuesday 5th November, they will report the latest results, news and analysis of the election. Throughout the seven-hour programme, they will be backed by Simon Marks, LBC’s US Correspondent, and a team of journalists across the USA, who will be following the Trump and Biden camps and reporting from key swing states, including Nevada, Arizona, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Georgia.
Shelagh and Jon will also be joined by leading figures who have been at the heart of US politics throughout recent administrations. The show will be live on LBC, and Global Player, as well as live on TikTok, and YouTube, and simulcast on LBC News.
From 5am to 10am on Wednesday 6th November, Nick Ferrari will continue the non-stop election coverage with a special extended edition of his show.
In the run up to the election, Matt Frei and Sunday with Lewis Goodall will be coming live from Washington on Saturday 2nd November, 10am to 1pm, and Sunday 3rd November, 10am to 12pm respectively.
Tom Cheal, LBC’s Senior Managing Editor, said: “At such a pivotal moment for the US, Europe and beyond, our team of brilliant broadcasters and first-class journalists will provide an unmatched blend of piercing insight, sharp analysis and biting opinion.
“With seven days of live coverage from Washington, D.C. including twelve hours of live election night coverage led by Shelagh Fogarty, Jon Sopel and Nick Ferrari, LBC’s biggest US election coverage to date promises to be unmissable as the world reacts to a truly historic election.”
Vicky Etchells, Global’s Director of Podcasts added: “The scale of our The News Agents’ coverage is huge for this historic election which has far reaching consequences for us all.
“Our audiences will be able to find their way through the complexities of the US results with first-class analysis from some of the most experienced journalists in US politics with Emily, Jon and Lewis through our podcasts, social media channels, and video content.”

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Vanessa Feltz is to present a second weekend show on LBC, Sundays 3-6pm, in addition to her Saturday afternoon programme.

She joined LBC in May to present her own Saturday afternoon show and will now replace Carol Vorderman who decided to step down from her programme earlier this month for health reasons.
Vanessa Feltz said: “I can’t wait to be a weekend appointment to listen. I’m looking forward to holding Britain’s biggest and most spirited conversation with my lovely LBC listeners every Saturday and Sunday afternoon.”
Tom Cheal, LBC’s Senior Managing Editor commented: “Vanessa has quickly made her mark on the LBC schedule since she joined the station in May.
“She is a genuine, straight-talking and incisive broadcaster, who has proved incredibly popular with LBC listeners and knows what really matters to them, so we are excited to announce her new Sunday show.”

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One of Downtown Radio’s first presenters, Candy Devine has passed away at the age of 85.

Candy was a well-known voice in Northern Ireland having worked at the station for nearly 40 years after joining for its launch.
Originally from North Queensland, Candy worked for Australian TV before moving to Europe in the 1960s. She was also a singer, which is why she first moved to Northern Ireland.
Joining Downtown Radio as part of the original line-up in 1976, she remained at the station until her retirement in 2013. Following the death of her husband Donald, she returned to Australia to be with her children who lived there.
In 2014 Candy received an MBE for Services to Broadcasting and to the Community in Northern Ireland.
Former colleague John Rosborough posted on X: “So very sorry to hear that Candy Devine has passed away.  A wonderful colleague and outstanding broadcaster, she was loved by the local audience and much missed after she returned to Australia to be with her family.  To them I send my deep condolences at this saddest of times.”
Content Director at Downtown Radio Stuart Robinson said: “Candy was a household name on radio in Northern Ireland having been with Downtown from launch in 1976 right through until her retirement in 2013.
“Candy was a great broadcaster and communicator and was an inspiration to many aspiring broadcasters coming up through the radio industry.
“Having grown up listening to Candy, it was a great honour to work with her at Downtown.”

So very sorry to hear that Candy Devine has passed away. A wonderful colleague and outstanding broadcaster, she was loved by the local audience and much missed after she returned to Australia to be with her family. To them I send my deep condolences at this saddest of times. pic.twitter.com/z7d9fD05Cr
— John Rosborough (@JRRadioNI) October 31, 2024

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One of Downtown Radio’s first presenters, Cathy Devine has passed away at the age of 85.

Candy was a well-known voice in Northern Ireland having worked at the station for nearly 40 years after joining for its launch.
Originally from North Queensland, Candy worked for Australian TV before moving to Europe in the 1960s. She was also a singer, which is why she first moved to Northern Ireland.
Joining Downtown Radio as part of the original line-up in 1976, she remained at the station until her retirement in 2013. Following the death of her husband Donald, she returned to Australia to be with her children who lived there.
In 2014 Candy received an MBE for Services to Broadcasting and to the Community in Northern Ireland.
Former colleague John Rosborough posted on X: “So very sorry to hear that Candy Devine has passed away.  A wonderful colleague and outstanding broadcaster, she was loved by the local audience and much missed after she returned to Australia to be with her family.  To them I send my deep condolences at this saddest of times.”
Content Director at Downtown Radio Stuart Robinson said: “Candy was a household name on radio in Northern Ireland having been with Downtown from launch in 1976 right through until her retirement in 2013.
“Candy was a great broadcaster and communicator and was an inspiration to many aspiring broadcasters coming up through the radio industry.
“Having grown up listening to Candy, it was a great honour to work with her at Downtown.”

So very sorry to hear that Candy Devine has passed away. A wonderful colleague and outstanding broadcaster, she was loved by the local audience and much missed after she returned to Australia to be with her family. To them I send my deep condolences at this saddest of times. pic.twitter.com/z7d9fD05Cr
— John Rosborough (@JRRadioNI) October 31, 2024

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Liverpool’s Sound Radio is celebrating it’s first anniversary of being on air.

The station launched one year ago today on DAB across the city and boasts at being 100% local for daytime shows and during its dance weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
Station Director Dan Roach said: “Sound launched to give scousers back exactly what they want – loads of tunes and presenters who are passionate about Liverpool.
“I’m very proud of our team because I know just how hard we work. A huge thank you to our listeners and advertisers too – let’s do year two!”

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