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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
BBC Local Radio to air Easter Make a Difference shows with Gaby Roslin
BBC Local Radio will broadcast a series of Make a Difference programmes across the Easter weekend, featuring community stories and a guest appearance from Blue.Publication date: 31.03.2026
BBC Local sets out election coverage across radio
BBC Local radio stations will carry live results and analysis once again as England votes in May’s local elections.Publication date: 18.03.2026
BBC Radio Stoke lines up celebrities for Comic Relief
Celebrity guest hosts will join Lee Blakeman on BBC Radio Stoke’s Breakfast show for a special week supporting Comic Relief.Publication date: 16.03.2026
Leanne Campbell joins BBC Radio Merseyside
Liverpool presenter Leanne Campbell will host a new Friday mid-morning programme on BBC Radio Merseyside from April.Publication date: 10.03.2026
BBC CWR names Lorna Bailey for weekday Breakfast
Lorna Bailey is to take over the BBC CWR Breakfast show from Monday 9th March.Publication date: 25.02.2026
BBC Radio Cymru 2 launches major contest
BBC Radio Cymru 2 has launched its biggest ever on-air competition, offering weekly prizes to listeners over the next month.Publication date: 23.02.2026