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Rewind Radio presenter Richard Woods has completed a 48-hour broadcast marathon raising money for three local charities.

Originally set with a fundraising target of £15,000, the Radiothon raised almost £26,000 thanks to the generosity of local businesses and listeners.
Reflecting on the experience, Richard Woods said: “One word can be used to describe this event – Overwhelming. I’ve been through every emotion, and days later, it still hasn’t sunk in.
“The support of my wife, children, and family, the entire team at Cornwall’s Rewind Radio, Shane Solomon from Corker Media who streamed the event, every business who sponsored the event or donated to the auction and raffle, and listeners who supported us is something I can never thank enough.”
Explaining his motivation for the 48-hour challenge, Richard added, “When your friend prays for cancer as he awaits test results for Huntington’s – knowing deep down he already had the disease – you realise just how vital support is needed.
“Cornwall doesn’t yet have a centre for HD sufferers, and we’re raising funds to change that. We’re also thrilled to support Cornwall Hospice Care and Penhaligon’s Friends, who provide crucial resources for our community.”
Jack Murley, Programme Controller for Cornwall’s Rewind Radio, praised Richard’s dedication, saying, “In all my years in radio, I couldn’t have delivered 48 hours with the same energy and passion Richard did. His drive is a testament to his commitment to helping others.”
The JustGiving link remains open for donations for those who still wish to contribute.

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A 10-year-old school pupil has been working with the team at Erewash Sound as part of a communication project.
Olivia Buck was tasked with coming up with a project where she has to communicate information to a group of people.
The project offers a number of challenges that she has to achieve during the academic year. One is to demonstrate taking the lead in communicating information to an audience.
Mum Sarah said she immediately thought of Erewash Sound and saw getting Olivia on-air to broadcast a weather bulletin as a way of not just reaching a few people, such as might be the case in front of her family, her class or even the entire school, but instead, reaching thousands of people.
Sarah approached radio station news editor Ian Perry who said: “I think getting Olivia on air to read the weather forecast would be a great idea and might just impress her fellow pupils alongside what they might be doing, as well as her teachers.”
Mum Sarah said: “Liv is a budding actor and artist and loves everything creative. So the chance to appear on the radio is right up her street.
“Her reaction was that she couldn’t believe that she was going to get the chance to be on the radio and was totally delighted. She has been telling everybody she knows about it.”
To provide some context to the day-time appearance, Olivia will announce who she is, and that she is reading the weather as part of the school project before delivering the local forecast for the area.
When Ian agreed with Sarah’s great idea, she said: “This would be wonderful – thank you!” and as Liv hoped to deliver an Oscar-winning performance, sent in a photo of her in front of some giant Oscar statues adding: “I’m sure that she’d like to be holding a real Oscar one day!”
Ian added: “Erewash Sound is a truly local radio station run by and featuring local people and local voices, and prides itself on the community playing a part in our output, so what better way to demonstrate this than by getting Liv to guest-present a feature within our programme schedule for a short time? We can’t wait to hear her take to the airwaves!.”

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Radio 1 Anthems has launched this morning and will be simulcasting with BBC Radio 1 from 9am till 12.45pm to showcase the new service.

The new 24/7 stream features a line-up that combines current Radio 1 voices with fresh new talent who have emerged from the Student Radio Association.
Joining Radio 1 Anthems are exciting new hosts Chrissy Cameron, Lauren Redfern and Tyler Selby, all of whom have made their mark through the SRA’s network.
Chrissy and Tyler are both recent graduates and Lauren is still a university student.
Chrissy Cameron says: “I’m beyond excited to be presenting a show as part of the Radio 1 Anthems stream. My 10 year old self is screaming right now and I can’t wait to fill your ears with some pure nostalgia!”
Lauren Redfern says: “It feels so surreal to be joining the Radio 1 team as a new presenter for the launch of Radio 1 Anthems. It’s an amazing opportunity, having come straight from student radio. But I’m even more excited to be playing all the best bangers from the years I grew up…because there’s so many good ones! It’s an absolute dream come true.”
Tyler Selby says: “Playing the songs that I discovered through Radio 1 in my childhood on Radio 1 Anthems is surreal! I can’t wait to get started and to feel as nostalgic as humanly possible with the listeners.”
They will join familiar Radio 1 names, Greg James, Charlie Hedges, Dean McCullough, Nat O’Leary, Vicky Hawkesworth, Maia Beth, Sam McGregor, Danni Diston and Jess Iszatt. Together, they will bring listeners a vast range of content including existing on-demand content available on BBC Sounds such as Radio 1’s Workout Anthems, Radio 1’s Chillout Anthems and Radio 1’s Pop Anthems as well as brand-new shows.
Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, says: “Radio 1 Anthems will provide a nostalgic hit for our young listeners bringing them the biggest hits they know and love and reminding them of tracks they may have forgotten from recent history, celebrating the soundtrack of a generation.
“The stream also gives us the opportunity to open our doors to new student presenters who are at the start of their careers, reaffirming Radio 1’s essential role in discovering and nurturing fresh talent for the BBC and the rest of the industry.”

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New Premier League football rights deals have been agreed for BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT.

BBC Sport has secured four of the six audio packages available, meaning that from next year, 5 Live will have live commentary of 209 matches per season.
Every week, at least five of ten fixtures will be available on 5 Live and BBC Sounds, including exclusive commentary to both Saturday 3pm matches.
talkSPORT and talkSPORT2 have retained rights to weeknight Premier League games, including all the action from Monday Night Football and four exclusive midweek rounds, as well as retaining 12:30pm games on Saturdays.
Heidi Dawson, Controller of BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra says: “With more live commentary matches than ever before, BBC Radio 5 Live remains the home of Premier League football.
“For the next four years 5 Live will bring football fans the biggest games across the weekend, with all the drama and excitement from the world’s greatest football league.”
For talkSPORT, News UK EVP President of Broadcasting, Scott Taunton said: “We continue our partnership as the Premier League’s only national commercial radio partner bringing all the action across weeknights, including Monday night football, as well as kicking off the weekend with the exclusive Saturday lunchtime game.
“Our peerless presenting and commentary teams across talkSPORT and talkSPORT2 provide best-in-class live coverage to millions of football fans throughout the UK for the Premier League, as well as games across all major football tournaments.”
5 Live’s matches are:
Saturday 3pm (two matches)Saturday 5.30pmSunday 2pmSunday 4.30pm

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Radiocentre is returning to Manchester for Tuning In North 2025 with Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport, The Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP already lined up.

Lisa Nandy was appointed Secretary of State for DCMS in July 2024 and has been MP for Wigan since 2010.
Tuning In North is part of Radiocentre’s nationwide event series to showcase the latest developments in radio and audio advertising and brands, agencies and Radiocentre member stations from across the North of England can register now to secure a free place.
Beginning with a networking breakfast, the morning will be filled with thought-provoking speakers, exciting new research, inspiring case studies, best practice creative, and more.
A full agenda for the event, which is happening on 13th March 2025 and also available to watch online, will be released in the coming months.
Chief Executive of Radiocentre Matt Payton said: “We’re honoured that the Secretary of State for DCMS will be speaking at Tuning In North 2025 which is set to be our biggest and most ambitious conference outside London to date.
“Manchester, which is a thriving creative, digital and technology hub, is the perfect setting and we look forward to once more bringing together our friends and colleagues from all over the North to explore the latest developments in radio and audio”
Past Radiocentre events in Manchester have featured speakers including Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, Hits Radio Presenter Gemma Atkinson, Podcasters Chris Scull and John Gibbons, Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts, Take That’s Howard Donald, Head of Media at Arnold Clark Emily Walker, and Regional Managing Director at Wavemaker Emma Slater. To find out more about these and to see highlights from other past events in the series, visit the Tuning In hub.
Register now to secure your free place at radiocentre.org. 

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Kimberly Wyatt is joining Hits Radio to host The Hits Radio Throwback each Sunday at 7pm.
The former Pussycat Doll joined Fleur East on the Hits Radio Breakfast Show this morning to share the news.
She said: “The cat is finally out of the bag! It’s so awesome to be part of the family… I’m so excited it’s like a new little adventure.
“I’ve been DJing for quite some time but to be able to spend some time with everybody on a Sunday and play some of my favourite tunes – I’m really looking forward to it.
Kimberly also teased what people can expect from the show: ‘There’ll be a little bit of PCD of course, but lots of Noughties, lots of hits – keep it fun for a Sunday!
“I’ll be bringing music, fun, stories… Music takes you back to moments and memories, so to live in that again and share some of that will be fun.”

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