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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
BBC Radio Scotland changes presenting line-up for weekday shows
BBC Radio Scotland is making changes to its weekday schedule across Mornings and Afternoons.Publication date: 23.04.2026
BBC Radio Manchester marks Salford music centenary day
A special schedule of Salford music will take over BBC Radio Manchester to mark the city’s centenary.Publication date: 20.04.2026
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in savings push
Up to 2,000 roles are set to go at the BBC as it looks to close a widening gap between costs and income.Publication date: 15.04.2026
Richard Rees announces his retirement after 50 years with the BBC
Richard Rees will present his final BBC Radio Cymru programme on 11th April after a 50-year career at the BBC.Publication date: 06.04.2026