Latest news about BBC Local Radio
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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
Peter Gordon returns to Breakfast in Surrey and Hampshire
Former Eagle Radio Breakfast Show host Peter Gordon is returning to the time slot to cover on BBC Radio Surrey.Publication date: 05.08.2024
New Friday evening programme for BBC Radio Wales as sports show ends
Welsh singer and TV presenter Elin Fflur is joining BBC Radio Wales to host a new Friday evening show.Publication date: 02.08.2024
BBC Radio Jersey’s Phil Taylor retires from broadcasting after 35 years
A long-standing Jersey presenter has retired from broadcasting after 35 years. Phil Taylor, who was well known for presenting various shows including a Sunday afternoon request programme, announced his departure on social media. He wrote: “18.Publication date: 15.07.2024
