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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

Wynne Evans to take time off from BBC Radio Wales show

BBC Radio Wales presenter and Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans is taking time off from his show.

Publication date: 27.01.2025

Chris Kamara launches BBC Radio Leeds challenge to Bradford City fans

BBC Radio Leeds is taking on the challenge, launched today by Chris Kamara, to see if a group of Bradford City fans can be taught to sing opera.

Publication date: 20.01.2025

Late Night Jo interrupted by technical problems across BBC Local Radio

BBC Local Radio stations suffered a technical problem on Friday night resulting in dead air across the network.

Publication date: 04.01.2025

BBC Radio Manchester puts Joe McGrath on Breakfast

Joe McGrath is taking over as host of BBC Radio Manchester’s breakfast show from Anna Jameson and Phil Trow.

Publication date: 02.01.2025

Blog: BBC investigation concludes ‘systemic failure’ at BBC local radio

David Lloyd writes about the role of BBC local radio saying there's been a systemic failure at the corporation.

Publication date: 27.12.2024