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BBC Scotland to launch new weekday morning show Radio Scotland Breakfast

BBC Scotland is launching a new weekday morning news programme, Radio Scotland Breakfast, which will replace the long-running Good Morning Scotland.

Publication date: 28.10.2025

New Channel Islands show for radio VO Elisa Canas

Voiceover artist and performer Elisa Canas has joined BBC Radio to present a brand-new Saturday Breakfast show across the Channel Islands.

Publication date: 17.10.2025

BBC seeks change to local radio sharing rules

The BBC wants to change the hours that count towards its quota for locally made programming on BBC Local Radio.

Publication date: 15.10.2025

BBC Cymru Wales presenters unite for Children in Need challenges

BBC Cymru Wales presenters are joining forces this November to raise money for BBC Children in Need through a series of fun but demanding challenges.

Publication date: 06.10.2025

BBC honours over 300 unsung heroes in Make a Difference Awards

The BBC has celebrated more than 300 people and groups across the UK in this year’s Make a Difference Awards.

Publication date: 29.09.2025

Craig from Corry gets BBC Local Radio show in Yorkshire

Actor Colson Smith is launching a new Saturday daytime show on BBC Radio Leeds, York and Sheffield from this weekend.

Publication date: 19.09.2025

BBC Introducing LIVE to be broadcast on local and national radio

BBC Introducing LIVE events this October will be recorded and broadcast on BBC radio stations across the UK.

Publication date: 11.09.2025

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