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BBC local radio specialist music show Stereo Underground to leave the BBC
Stereo Underground, BBC Radio Solent’s weekly indie and alternative music show, is coming to an end on the BBC and going independent. The programme, presented by Richard Latto, was recently recommissioned amidst the local radio changes, but is now heading in a new direction.Publication date: 15.01.2024
New Drivetime presenter line-up for BBC Radio Scotland
Martin Geissler is to host Drivetime on BBC Radio Scotland for three days a week following the departure of John Beattie. Fiona Stalker will continue to present the show on Thursdays and Fridays, with Martin taking on Monday to Wednesday.Publication date: 10.01.2024
Tony Blackburn decides to leave BBC Radio London
Tony Blackburn has taken the decision to step down from his show on BBC Radio London.Publication date: 13.12.2023
Online news service launched for Wolverhampton by BBC Local
A dedicated local news page for Wolverhampton has launched on the BBC website. The BBC says content and stories from the area will now be much easier to find, while bigger stories will have greater prominence on the BBC News app, homepage and live pages.Publication date: 07.12.2023
Scotland and Northern Ireland to create more BBC network radio content
The BBC is moving more Radio 3, Radio 4 and World Service radio shows out of London with new network hubs in Scotland and Northern Ireland.Publication date: 06.12.2023
Kylie Minogue forms part of the Christmas schedule across local BBC radio stations
All BBC local radio stations will broadcast a specially commissioned programme with Kylie Minogue this Christmas thanking BBC Make a Difference Award winners for their acts of bravery and selflessness.Publication date: 01.12.2023
Andrew Peach announces departure from BBC Radio Berkshire after 31 years
BBC Radio Berkshire breakfast presenter Andrew Peach is leaving the station after 31 years. Andrew started his radio life at WM in 89 after winning a listener competition, and went on to join BBC Radio Oxford in 91.Publication date: 01.12.2023
BBC Radio Newcastle’s Matt Bailey takes on 10 hour challenge for Children In Need
BBC Newcastle breakfast presenter Matt Bailey is taking part in The Great North Pudalo Challenge for BBC Children In Need.Publication date: 15.11.2023
BBC journalists vote to accept BBC offer over local content
BBC journalists have voted to accept an offer to end the union dispute over changes to BBC local radio content.Publication date: 14.11.2023
Carol Vorderman fired from BBC Radio Wales for breaching social media guidelines
BBC Radio Wales presenter Carol Vorderman has announced she’s been axed from the station for breaching the BBC’s social media guidelines. In a statement, Carol said she was not prepared to adhere to the new guidelines because she does not want to lose her voice on social media.Publication date: 08.11.2023