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Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely have just announced they will leave the KISS Breakfast Show at the end of January after more than five years on air.

They told listeners that they are stepping away from their daily show to focus on a busy year ahead, including a new Diversity tour.
Jordan and Perri said they had enjoyed “every single moment” of presenting breakfast and that the decision came as they look to spend more time on other projects next year.
They also spoke about adjusting to having early mornings back again after years of 4am starts. They described their time on the show as a privilege and said they were sad to go while looking forward to what comes next.
Paul Gerrard, Content Director for KISS and Hits Radio, thanked both presenters for the energy and creativity they brought to the show.
He said the KISS studios would miss having them around and wished them well with everything they are planning in the coming months.
Jordan and Perri first took over KISS Breakfast five and a half years ago and quickly established themselves with listeners.
KISS will announce plans for the next breakfast line up soon.

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BBC Radio 4 has confirmed that Misha Glenny will become the new presenter of In Our Time when the series returns on 15 January.

He takes over from Melvyn Bragg, who stepped down in September after presenting more than one thousand episodes across twenty seven years.
In Our Time has been part of Radio 4 since 1998 and continues to offer weekly discussions on history, philosophy, science and culture with leading specialists. It is one of the BBC’s most listened to on demand programmes and attracts audiences of all ages on BBC Sounds.
The new run will begin on Thursday 15 January on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. Before that, Misha will appear with Melvyn for a discussion in a special edition of the Today programme on 24 December, giving listeners the chance to hear them reflect on the programme’s past and future.
Mohit Bakaya, Controller of BBC Radio 4 and Director of BBC Speech Audio, said Misha’s background in journalism, international affairs and broadcasting makes him well suited to the role. He said “His understanding of international affairs, science, culture and history, combined with his ability to make complex subjects engaging, makes him the ideal person to build on Melvyn Bragg’s remarkable legacy.”
Misha said it is an honour to take on the role. He noted “Its enduring success is testament to Melvyn’s extraordinary stewardship and his forensic curiosity, and I look forward to continuing the tradition of lively, informed conversation that listeners love.”
Melvyn said he is pleased to see Misha take over and highlighted his “breadth of knowledge and gift for clear, engaging conversation”.
Misha has been a regular voice on Radio 4 for more than a decade through series such as The Invention Of, The Secret History of the World and The Rise and Rise of the Microchip. His career has also included reporting on the fall of communism in Eastern Europe and writing several books on organised crime and technology.

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Pulse Mix Radio has launched in Bishop Auckland with a focus on opening up radio to new presenters across the North East.

The online station has been created by founder David Doughty, who has more than thirty years of experience in DJ work, event hosting and a year of previous broadcasting.
David presents Drive on weekdays from 4pm to 6pm and has already built a schedule that includes Piers Mettrick on weekday breakfast from 7am to 10am and The Daily Drop with George Heron from 10am to midday.
The line-up also features Graeme Park with his long-running house music show, Spencer James with Airplay40 on Sundays from 4pm to 7pm, and local DJs including Mark Hanson with Sparky and Bec’s on the decks plus Sonnie Rickard as DJ Technenotice playing makina on Fridays from 8pm to 10pm.
David said the station aims to create opportunities for people who may not have had the chance to broadcast before, explaining that Pulse Mix Radio is designed to be a welcoming environment for first-time presenters. He added that the station is committed to supporting people with disabilities and long-term health conditions, ensuring that representation is central to its purpose.
Training opportunities will be introduced as the station grows, with ambitions to expand further once a permanent studio base is secured. Plans also include developing the platform as a creative space for emerging voices across the region.
Listeners can tune in at pulsemixradio.co.uk.
Dean Wears has been appointed programmer and said it is an honour to take on the role at a new North East station. He added that support for David has been strong and that the team hopes to bring as many local voices on air as possible.

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Wide Digital has announced its plan to apply for the Weymouth and Dorchester small scale DAB licence in west/south Dorset.
The Poole-based company has submitted its application with the support of KeeP 106, AIR 107.2, Forest FM, Hope FM, Hot Radio and Bournemouth One.
If approved, the multiplex would provide stronger digital coverage for existing local stations and create space for new services to launch in the area.
Wayne Simpson, Director of Wide Digital, said the collaboration aims to give more listeners access to local radio on digital platforms. He said the platform will allow stations to be enjoyed in digital stereo and increase choice for listeners by bringing new services to the area for the first time.
AIR 107.2 Director Carl Greenham said the station’s recent return under new leadership has highlighted the level of community support behind it.
Carl said supporting the DAB application is vital for the station’s long term future and that digital coverage alongside FM will open up areas that have never had local radio choice.
KeeP 106 Director Steve Bulley confirmed the Dorchester station’s support for the proposal. Steve said they have confidence in the engineering to provide robust coverage and acknowledged the commercial challenges, but added that joining the multiplex is an opportunity to deliver content to more listeners.
The area is being re-advertised in Ofcom’s Round 8, which has a closing date for applications of 5pm on 10 December 2025.
Wide Digital runs the Poole small-scale DAB in the east of the county, and has a stake in the soon-to-launch Bournemouth multiplex.

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Virgin Radio UK has confirmed a packed Christmas and New Year schedule featuring Alan Carr and more taking over shows throughout the holiday period.

Alan starts the seasonal line-up on 20 December with a three-hour programme broadcast from the Top of The Tower.
Tony Mortimer will host on Christmas Day from 3pm with music, memories and stories from East 17’s time at the top of the charts.
Virgin Radio’s evening shows on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day will be taken over by John Power, Richard Ashcroft and Pete Doherty, who will look back on this year’s festival season, new releases and the Oasis reunion tour that shaped much of the summer.
New Year’s Eve will then feature DJ sets from Ana Matronic, Peter Hook and Sister Bliss, taking listeners into the early hours of New Year’s Day with music from across their careers and influences.
Tom Kerridge will cover Sunday mornings from 14 December to 4 January, offering seasonal kitchen advice alongside a playlist tied to his personal favourites. “Whether you’re hosting over Christmas or planning a New Year’s Eve party, I’ll have tips to help keep things running smoothly,” Tom said.
Further additions include two editions of Game On Christmas football with Charlie Baker on 27 and 30 December.

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The speakers have been announced for Radiodays Europe 2026 taking place in Riga, Latvia from 22-24 March.

They include UK and Ireland representatives from the BBC, Bauer Media, Fun Kids and the Telegraph.
Also today, Radiodays Europe has launched the Youth Fund 2026, a programme designed to support early-career audio talent from across Europe.  The Youth Fund is open to young professionals (aged 18-25) in junior roles across radio, audio, and podcasting.
The event is the biggest gathering of radio professionals in Europe, and has Aiir, Radioplayer, RCS and Xperi as Gold sponsors. You can book your tickets before 8th December using the RadioToday code “RTY26RIG” to receive a discount.
Here is the big list of speakers so far:

Peter Niegel, CEO, Radiodays Europe
Mohit Bakaya, Controller,  BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra
Andy Ashton, Director of Content, Greatest Hits Radio Network, Bauer Media Audio UK
Nik Goodman, Consultant, Bounce
James Cridland, Editor, Podnews
Mike Russell, Founder, Creator Magic
Gregory Watson, Managing Director, Children’s Radio UK Ltd
Niall Power, Managing Editor/Breakfast Presenter, Beat
Jess Kelly, Presenter, Newstalk
Tobias Nielsen, Senior Vice President, Digital Bauer Media Audio
Amy Nordrum, Executive editor, MIT Technology Review
Kristian Porter, CEO, Public Media Alliance
Craig Bruce, audio talent coach, game changers radio
Roberto Suárez Candel, Managing Director, South 180
Martin Liss, CEO, podcast360
Julius van de Laar, Chief Strategist, Van De Laar Campaigning
Dominik Evers, Head of Editorial, Audio Deutschlandfunk Nova
Jan-Henrik Schmelter, CEO, Radio BOB!
Lærke Lytken, Editor, DR
Ron Baetiong, Founder and CEO, Podcast Network Asia
Rachel Quester, Supervising Producer, The Daily, The New York Times
Wade Kingsley, Founder, The Creative Coach
Baiba Zuzena, Chairwoman of the Board, Latvijas Sabiedriskais medijs (Latvian Public Service Broadcaster)
Despina Kritikou, Program Manager, Antenna Audio
Rita Paula, Morning show host, Radio Skonto
Bertrand Rutily, Head of broadcast and production, France Inter
Clive Dickens, Managing Partner, The Meliora Company
Guang Jin Yeo, CEO, 1UpMedia
Juliana Cabra Jaramillo, Audio Producer – Global Spanish, Yoto
Helle Vaagland, Editor, NRK
Marieke Woortman, Publisher children’s books, Kosmos
David Fernández Quijada, Research Director, South 180
Henriette Engbersen, Public Value, Teamlead Public Broadcaster of Switzerland (SRG)
Nawal Hadrami, CEO, Calliopé
Vibe Klarup, General Secretary, Amnesty International Denmark
Arthur Soria, Co-founder & CEO, Lacmé
Lady Unchained, Creative Director, Becoming Unchained CIC
Dries Lenaerts, Radio Host, Studio Brussel
Kevin Barton, Executive Producer, Departure Conference + Festival
Arthur Soria, CEO, Lacmé
Nick Kartelias, CEO, Kartelias Media Group
Sam De Bruyn, Executive Producer, Studio Brussel (VRT)
Jarrod Gräetz, Äudienceologist, The Äudience Company
Roger Hofmann, Head of Digital, FFH Mediengruppe
Benjamin Hartwich, Head of Digital, Data & Podcast, Life Radio GmbH & Co KG
Matthias Schenk, Director Product Development, RMS
Hannah Southern, Commercial Lead, Podcast Discovery
Matej Praprotnik, Assistant Director Radio Slovenija, RTVSLO
Eva De Roo, Radio Host Morning Show, VRT Studio Brussel
Norma Jean Belenky, Owner, NJB Media
Thierry Mars, Radio Director, egta
Arielle Nissenblatt, Head of community and content, Pinwheel by Audily
Edita Kudlacova, Head of Radio, EBU
Guilhem Delteil, Senior reporter, Radio France International
Manu De Coninck, Head of creative sales, Mediahuis Radio
Mikael Salmelainen, Presenter, podcasthost Yle
Nuppu Stenros, Producer, Yleisradio
Matthieu Beauval, Director of Acceleration and Innovation, Radio France
Remi Horgar, Head of podcast and youth, NRK
Alexis Karakatsanis, Country Manager,  Radioplayer Greece
Liedewij Hentenaar, Managing Director, Audify
Sarah Toporoff, Head of Growth, Europe, Disco by Headliner
Leanne Alie, Freelance Exec Producer, Unlocked Podcasts
Lauris  Zalans, Morning show host, RADIO TEV
Cilla Benkö, Director General, Swedish Radio
Frans Kok, Head of Communications, Nationaal Media Onderzoek (NMO)

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