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Breakfast show backs hereditary cancer awareness
BBC Radio Derby is using a personal family story to help listeners understand inherited cancer risks and early detectionPublication date: 10.07.2026
BBC Radio Manchester revives Mike Sweeney’s song
BBC Radio Manchester and Mike Sweeney have revived a Salford Jet classic with a new football anthem ahead of England's World Cup quarter finalPublication date: 10.07.2026
The BBC’s Policy on the use of AI in Music
Lorna Clarke, Director of Music at the BBC, writes about the use of AI in music at the BBCPublication date: 06.07.2026
Sparky takes BBC Radio Nottingham Breakfast
Former Gem presenter Sparky will host BBC Radio Nottingham Breakfast from Monday 6 JulyPublication date: 29.06.2026
BBC Radio Manchester marks IRA bombing
BBC Radio Manchester has made a new five-part series on the Manchester IRA bombing.Publication date: 15.06.2026
Rhodri Talfan Davies gets Deputy DG role at the BBC
BBC editorial strategy across radio, television and online will now be led by Rhodri Talfan Davies.Publication date: 09.06.2026
BBC Local Radio turns focus to volunteering
BBC Local Radio presenters will volunteer across the UK for a new network day focused on community action.Publication date: 03.06.2026
BBC Jersey expands election night radio coverage
BBC Radio Jersey will carry live results from every count in Jersey’s 2026 general election.Publication date: 01.06.2026
BBC Scotland reveals radio plan for World Cup fans
BBC Radio Scotland will carry live commentary on every Scotland group match at the FIFA World Cup Finals.Publication date: 18.05.2026
Kirsten O’Brien leaves BBC Radio Berkshire for Radio 2 job
Kirsten O’Brien has left her weekday mid-morning show on BBC Radio Berkshire to take up a new role on BBC Radio 2.Publication date: 02.05.2026