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Talk TV is dropping its linear television channels and moving online only – with Talk Radio continuing on AM and DAB as normal. News UK says the service will continue as a live streaming news and opinion channel, distributing through streaming platforms to include YouTube, Amazon Fire, Samsung, LG and others. “Linear channel slots cost […] […]

Sheffield Hospital Radio has found a new space to broadcast from after its previous studios were deeded unsafe – but needs £10,000 to return. After two years of searching for a suitable space, the local hospital Trust has identified a new studio location on the Royal Hallamshire Hospital site which will allow the service to […] […]

Coastal DAB in Blackpool has been found in breach of the Broadcasting Code after mentioning ticket sales for local event in its news bulletin. When talking about the Lytham Festival in June 2023, the station said there are a limited amount of tickets available and more details are available on its website. It’s the second […] […]

BBC Radio 4 is introducing a raft of new shows and commissions this Spring including a longer Media Show. The Media Show will be extended in an hour slot every Wednesday at 4pm and Ros Atkins and Katie Razzall will now co-present the programme in a visualised studio, with highlights airing on BBC News (weekends) […] […]

Chester’s Dee Radio and Cheshire’s Silk Radio are to hold a 12 hour music marathon in aid of charity. The sister stations will be raising money for Prostate Cancer UK’s Prostate Cancer March Awareness Month. The 12 hour Music Marathon will be hosted by Dee Sport’s Steve Lord who himself was affected by Prostate Cancer […] […]

BBC Radio 2 is going all-out once again this year for the Country to Country festival including a country countdown hosted by Scott Mills. Programming over the next week will be broadcast from three venues – The 02 in London with Bob Harris and Alana Springsteen, Glasgow OVO Hydro with Edith Bowman and SSE Arena […] […]