Latest news about BBC Local Radio
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Former BBC Radio Sheffield’s Howard Pressman back on air in the city
Former Hallam FM and BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Howard Pressman is joining Radio Essentials to host a weekend show.Publication date: 30.10.2024
Community Media Association and BBC Local strengthen partnership with updated MOU
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Community Media Association (CMA) and BBC Local has been updated and...Publication date: 03.10.2024
BBC Radio WM hires two new presenters for weekend shows
TV presenter, singer and actor Mark Rhodes and Black Country Comedian Darren Harriott are joining BBC Radio WM to present weekend shows.Publication date: 27.08.2024
Peter Gordon returns to Breakfast in Surrey and Hampshire
Former Eagle Radio Breakfast Show host Peter Gordon is returning to the time slot to cover on BBC Radio Surrey.Publication date: 05.08.2024
New Friday evening programme for BBC Radio Wales as sports show ends
Welsh singer and TV presenter Elin Fflur is joining BBC Radio Wales to host a new Friday evening show.Publication date: 02.08.2024
BBC Radio Jersey’s Phil Taylor retires from broadcasting after 35 years
A long-standing Jersey presenter has retired from broadcasting after 35 years. Phil Taylor, who was well known for presenting various shows including a Sunday afternoon request programme, announced his departure on social media. He wrote: “18.Publication date: 15.07.2024
Paul Rowley covers latest election for BBC Radio 50 years after his first
Broadcaster Paul Rowley is back on air tonight reporting on his 14th General Election, half a century since his first. The former BBC Political Correspondent left the corporation two and a half years ago after 28 years as BBC Local Radio’s voice at Westminster.Publication date: 04.07.2024
Dame Jenny Abramsky and Gordon Mac amongst King’s Birthday Honours
A number of radio people have been recognised in the latest King’s Birthday Honours list, including Dame Jenny Abramsky and Gordon Mac. Dame Jenny Abramsky is a former BBC director of audio and music, and is now a Chancellor of the University of East Anglia.Publication date: 15.06.2024
The Radio Academy’s next Foot in the Door event to be in Manchester
The Radio Academy's next Foot In The Door training and connections day will be held at The University of Salford on Wednesday 26th June 2024 12.00-5.30pm, followed by a social event.Publication date: 30.05.2024
Winners announced for The Radio Academy ARIAS 2024
The winners of 27 awards have been announced for The Radio Academy ARIAS 2024 at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane.Publication date: 07.05.2024
