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Wynne Evans leaves BBC Radio Wales after contract not renewed

Wynne Evans says he’s not returning to his BBC Radio Wales programme because the BBC isn’t renewing his contract.

Publication date: 30.05.2025

Victoria Easton Riley named Head of Audio and Events at BBC Scotland

Victoria Easton Riley has been appointed as the new Head of Audio and Events at BBC Scotland.

Publication date: 27.05.2025

BBC Radio Wales hosts archive special for Merthyr launch

Merthyr Tydfil’s Central Library will officially open its own Wales Broadcast Archive “Clip Corner” in June...

Publication date: 19.05.2025

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