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Bryan Adams and Tom Grennan to host shows for BBC Make a Difference
This Easter, BBC Local Radio will celebrate community heroes with two special programmes hosted by Bryan Adams and Tom Grennan.Publication date: 10.04.2025
BBC secures four-year deal to continue County Cricket coverage on local radio
BBC Local Radio and BBC Sport has extended its partnership with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for another four years.Publication date: 03.04.2025
BBC Radio Ulster/Foyle Announces weekday and weekend schedule refresh
BBC Radio Ulster/Foyle has unveiled a refreshed weekday and weekend schedule for its 50th anniversary, effective May 5, 2025.Publication date: 24.03.2025
Summaya Mughal takes over BBC Radio Nottingham Breakfast
Summaya Mughal is presenting the BBC Radio Nottingham breakfast show whilst Verity Cowley takes maternity leave.Publication date: 17.03.2025
Bengo Media to produce Owen Money’s weekend shows on BBC Radio Wales
Cardiff based audio production company Bengo Media is to take over production of Money for Nothing and Solid Gold Sunday on BBC Radio Wales.Publication date: 11.03.2025
Ed James joins BBC Radio WM to host new weekday show
Ed James is to front a brand-new mid-morning show on BBC Radio WM from Tuesday 22nd April.Publication date: 24.02.2025
BBC Radio launches 2025 Make a Difference Awards covering entire UK
The Make A Difference Awards have been launched with BBC teams across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland calling on audiences to nominate their local hero.Publication date: 24.02.2025
Kay Wright appointed Head of BBC Midlands to lead radio, television and digital output
Kay Wright has been appointed Head of BBC Midlands to lead all of the BBC’s local services for radio, TV and online across the West and East Midlands.Publication date: 15.02.2025
The Late Show on BBC local radio stations goes on tour across England
Becky Want and Jo Good are broadcasting from pubs across England this week as they take the BBC local radio Late Show on the road.Publication date: 11.02.2025
Former BBC Radio Merseyside presenter Spencer Leigh marks 80th birthday with a new book
Broadcaster and music historian Spencer Leigh is celebrating his 80th birthday with a special book release called 80@80.Publication date: 01.02.2025
