Latest news about BBC Local Radio
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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
Long-lost chat with John Lennon to be broadcast by the BBC
A long-lost chat with John Lennon is to be broadcast by the BBC for the first time in more than fifty years. The revealing interview, being aired on Radio 4 Extra today (Friday December 27), was carried out by disc-jockey Kenny Everett in 1971 when he was out of work, having been fired by Radio 1 the previous year.Publication date: 27.12.2024
Gritter named after BBC Radio Cumbria’s breakfast host Mike Zeller
Cumberland Council has named one of its gritters after BBC Radio Cumbria's breakfast show presenter Mike Zeller!Publication date: 23.12.2024
Aaron Paul to host BBC Radio London Breakfast
Presenter and broadcaster Arron Paul is taking over the BBC Radio London Breakfast Show.Publication date: 16.12.2024
Anna Jameson to step down from BBC Radio Manchester Breakfast
BBC Radio Manchester Breakfast host Anna Jameson has announced that she is to leave the station.Publication date: 13.12.2024
Former BBC Radio Sheffield’s Howard Pressman back on air in the city
Former Hallam FM and BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Howard Pressman is joining Radio Essentials to host a weekend show.Publication date: 30.10.2024
Community Media Association and BBC Local strengthen partnership with updated MOU
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Community Media Association (CMA) and BBC Local has been updated and...Publication date: 03.10.2024
BBC Radio WM hires two new presenters for weekend shows
TV presenter, singer and actor Mark Rhodes and Black Country Comedian Darren Harriott are joining BBC Radio WM to present weekend shows.Publication date: 27.08.2024
