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Jo Lloyd, formerly of Smooth Radio and Century Radio, has joined Dune Radio to present a new Saturday programme as the station updates its on air identity.

Her show airs from 10am to 2pm each weekend and brings more than twenty three years of commercial radio experience to the schedule, strengthening the station’s North West presence.
Jo’s arrival coincides with the launch of a refreshed station sound created by TM Studios. The new audio identity introduces the strapline The Coast’s Favourite Music and supports Dune Radio’s DAB+ coverage across Liverpool, the Wirral, Southport and Blackpool.
Content Director Andy Hilbert said Jo’s appointment reflects the station’s commitment to building a strong team.
He said: “In this ever changing world of radio, we’re delighted to continue the development of Dune Radio as a commercial radio station and business. We are so pleased to be working with a team of experienced broadcasters, Jo being the latest to join us”.
Andy added that working with Chris and the team at TM Studios on the refreshed sound had been a positive process.
The new imaging marks one of the station’s most notable updates since launch. Dune Radio says the combination of a clearer audio brand and an experienced new presenter will help reinforce its place in the region’s competitive radio market.

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Eastbourne Youth Radio is marking twenty five years on air with a four day RSL broadcast featuring programmes created by local young people.

Run by Eastbourne Education Business Partnership and hosted by East Sussex College Eastbourne, the annual FM service has aired every November since 2001 and continues to showcase radio made by schools, colleges and youth groups across the town.
This year’s schedule follows the familiar format of hour long programmes made and presented by children from the age of five, with speech content and live music performed from the college’s performance room. The aim has always been to provide practical experience of radio production while giving young people a platform to share their ideas.
Two long standing elements return. Answer Back is recorded in advance and gives pupils the chance to question local politicians and business leaders about issues that matter to them. Meet The Media takes place live, with a panel of industry professionals answering questions from an audience of school children. This year’s panel is made up entirely of former East Sussex College students, including Chris Bailey, now an audio and creative producer with On The Sly Productions, and Autumn Browne, a producer at Radio Reform in Manchester.
EYR has seen many of its past participants move into media roles. Alumni include James Barr, now co presenting the Hits Radio Breakfast show.
EEBP’s Tim Sorensen said: “Since launching EYR in 2001, there have been thousands of young people participating in partnership with many local businesses and organisations that sponsor the programmes. This has been an amazing success story for Eastbourne that we look forward to delivering with East Sussex College for years to come.”

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Humber Wave Radio has announced the death of breakfast presenter Chris King, known on air as Steve Smith, following a short illness.

The former British Army soldier first discovered broadcasting through BFBS before becoming a much-loved voice on West Hull FM, later renamed Humber Wave Radio.
Chris, who was sixty seven, built a loyal following across Hull and East Yorkshire with shows that mixed music, humour and offbeat features. Listeners knew him as “The Loon”, a nod to his energetic style and the influence of his radio hero Kenny Everett.
Humber Wave director Richard Moore said Chris made a lasting impression from the moment he joined the station in the early 2020s. He said Chris brought “energy, humour, and an unmistakable voice” to mid-afternoons and later to his evening feature The Extra Slice.
Richard added that Chris stepped into the weekday breakfast slot in last year and quickly made it his own with a mix of wit, warmth and unpredictability that resonated with listeners across the city.
Richard said Chris was more than a colleague and described him as a friend and a character whose presence shaped the sound of the station. He said his “laughter, his chaos, and his heart” would remain part of the memories of those who tuned in.
Tributes have continued on the station’s Facebook page, where listeners have shared messages of appreciation and personal stories. The Lord Mayor of Hull, Cheryl Payne, wrote that he would be remembered for his character and for bringing joy to many.

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Nation Player has reached seven million weekly listening hours as more independent and community radio stations join the app.

The platform, built on Xperi’s All In Media technology, now carries more than 100 stations, one 125 podcast channels and 43 publishers.
Nation Player launched last year with 55 stations and has expanded steadily as broadcasters adopt the AIM Player system to reach listeners at home, on the move and in the car through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The integration with Xperi allows participating audio companies to access the Digital Ad Exchange, connecting them with advertisers through a shared revenue model. The arrangement supports targeted advertising that fits within the listening experience and delivers growing income to publishers using the app.
Nation founder and chief executive Jason Bryant said the team is continuing to see new highs for usage and active users. He said “we are on a mission to become the leading commercial audio app and to monetise audiences for our partners.”
Chris Gould, vice president at All In Media, said the AIM Player technology gives broadcasters of any size a route to a branded app without the cost of building their own. Chris said the partnership shows how traditional media can be reshaped through platforms that focus on user experience.
Listeners can browse favourites, trending shows and podcasts through the personalised interface, helping them move quickly between different audio choices. AIM Player technology underpins the layout and functionality that supports this navigation and content discovery.
Nation Player includes stations from Nation Broadcasting, independent broadcasters, community radio services and podcasts from a range of producers including the BBC.

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Ricky Durkin has been named the new Programme Director at Your Media Group.

Ricky, who previously served as Programme Director at Heart Yorkshire, Real Radio Yorkshire and BFBS, and most recently as Head of Content at Radio News Hub, will oversee programming across the group’s stations.
He will be tasked with supporting audience growth and commercial development on Your Harrogate, Your Skipton and Your Ilkley.
Speaking about his appointment, Durkin said: “I can’t wait to get started at the Your Media Group! They super serve listeners and advertisers in their broadcast areas and I’m excited to help a passionate, dedicated and talented team grow the audience and business.
“I’ve really enjoyed my time at Radio News Hub and wish them all the best for the future, but the chance to work in local music radio again was just too much to turn down!
“The Your Media Group have got some exciting plans and I’m thrilled to be involved.”
Your Media Group Managing Director Adam Daniel said: “Ricky brings a wealth of experience in local radio and a strong understanding of what audiences want.
“We’re delighted to welcome him to the team and look forward to seeing the impact he’ll have on our stations as we continue to grow.”
Ricky will step into his new role on Monday 1st December.

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Air107.2, a community radio station in south Dorset, is to close at the end of November due to funding issues.
The service has been broadcasting on FM in Weymouth and Portland since 2013, and is planning an extra special day of programmes on November 30th to celebrate the last 12+ years.
A message on social media says: “It has been our absolute pleasure to be able to share and promote community news and events for all these years.
“A big thank you to our presenters past and present, our advertisers (particularly Remarkable Carpets who have been an ever present advertiser) and of course most of all you our listeners.
“We are largely reliant on advertising income to meet our costs, and this has become increasingly challenging. Our future has been in the balance for a while, but unfortunately at this time our costs exceed our income and we are not viable.
“We plan to make our last broadcast day extra special, as a celebration of the station and the communities we have served. I hope that you will listen in and support us on that final day.
“Thank you again for listening and supporting.”
Just last year, another south Dorset community radio station, Purbeck Coast, also closed citing funding issues.

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