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Regional Sunday afternoon music shows axed for national show on BBC Local Radio
A number of Sunday afternoon specialist music shows on BBC Local Radio stations have ended, making way for a new networked programme across England.Publication date: 07.09.2025
BBC Radio Bristol hit by blackout during Andy Bennett show
Andy Bennett’s BBC Radio Bristol afternoon show was forced off air today after a power outage struck central Bristol.Publication date: 05.09.2025
Amy Irons and Steven Mill to launch new BBC Radio Scotland Saturday show
BBC Radio Scotland will launch a brand-new Saturday morning programme as Amy Irons and Steven Mill join forces for The Saturday Show.Publication date: 03.09.2025
BBC Radio Ulster celebrates Van Morrison’s 80th birthday
BBC Northern Ireland will celebrate Sir Van Morrison’s 80th birthday this month with a special Astral Weekend of programmes and music on BBC Radio Ulster.Publication date: 22.08.2025
Robert Thompson appointed Interim Director of Production for BBC Local
The BBC has appointed Robert Thompson as Interim Director of Production, BBC Local from 9th September.Publication date: 18.08.2025
Bryan Burnett returns to BBC Radio Scotland after cancer treatment
BBC Radio Scotland presenter Bryan Burnett will return to his early evening music show Get it On from this Thursday after taking time off for treatment for appendix cancer.Publication date: 13.08.2025
Farmers take over BBC Local Radio for 24-hour Farmwatch special
BBC Local Radio is handing the airwaves to farmers across England this Thursday as part of a full-day farming special for BBC Farmwatch.Publication date: 06.08.2025
Bronwen Lewis to replace Wynne Evans at BBC Radio Wales
Bronwen Lewis is taking over the weekday morning show on BBC Radio Wales this autumn following the departure of Wynne Evans.Publication date: 06.08.2025
BBC to broadcast 50 hours from Royal Welsh Show 2025
BBC radio, TV and online teams will deliver more than 50 hours of coverage from the Royal Welsh Show this year.Publication date: 14.07.2025
Becky Measures takes over weekday breakfast on BBC Radio Derby
Becky Measures is the new voice of weekday mornings on BBC Radio Derby as Twiggy moves to weekends.Publication date: 30.06.2025