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Economic study shows BBC radio could not be funded by advertising
A report has revealed an ad-funded BBC would not cover the costs of most BBC radio stations in their current form, including all of BBC Local Radio.Publication date: 19.04.2024
Sarah Julian to host Breakfast BBC Radio WM replacing Rakeem Omar
Sarah Julian is moving from BBC Radio Nottingham to host Breakfast on BBC Radio WM. The new show will start on Tuesday 7th May, weekdays from 6 till 10am. Sarah joined the BBC in 1997 and is currently the Breakfast Show presenter in Nottingham and has worked across several BBC stations and projects.Publication date: 26.03.2024
Local BBC radio stations get specials with Suggs and Sharlene Spiteri
Suggs and Sharlene Spiteri will each present a special ‘Make A Difference’ award winners show across all Local BBC Radio stations this Easter.Publication date: 25.03.2024
Third anniversary marked for BBC’s Across the UK plan
The BBC has given an update on the third anniversary of its Across the UK plan to boost production out of London.Publication date: 19.03.2024
Celebrities back BBC talent search for next voice of Bradford
A BBC talent search to find the next voice of Bradford to report on the UK City of Culture has been backed by three celebrities.Publication date: 11.03.2024
BBC Radio Scotland’s Ricky Ross wins Country Music Association award
Ricky Ross has received an award for championing country music on his Another Country show on BBC Radio Scotland.Publication date: 11.03.2024
Elizabeth Clark to lead BBC production hub for Scotland and Northern Ireland
Elizabeth Clark has been appointed to lead the new BBC network radio production hub for Scotland and Northern Ireland.Publication date: 19.02.2024
BBC Radio Cymru 2 to broadcast more original hours
BBC Radio Cymru 2 is to broadcast for extended hours from Monday 4th March.Publication date: 15.02.2024
Tony Blackburn’s networked local BBC radio show to end
BBC presenter Tony Blackburn has announced he’s ending his Sunday afternoon show on BBC local radio. The syndicated programme, which is broadcast on BBC Radio Berkshire, Oxford and Solent, will finish on March 24th 2024.Publication date: 08.02.2024
BBC local radio Make a Difference Awards to recognise animals
BBC local radio’s Make A Difference Awards will recognise animals as well as humans this year. For the first time Local radio listeners and members of the public can nominate and vote for animals that have made an outstanding contribution in their communities.Publication date: 05.02.2024
