Latest news about BBC Local Radio
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BBC sells its Maida Vale recording studios
The BBC has confirmed that its Maida Vale studios have been sold to a partnership which says the building will remain as a studio space.Publication date: 14.08.2023
Paul Salt announces exit from BBC Radio Merseyside Breakfast
After two and a half years, Paul Salt is leaving the breakfast show on BBC Radio Merseyside. Paul announced the news during his show on Wednesday morning, thanking listeners for listening and helping him grow the audience in the mornings.Publication date: 09.08.2023
Richard Latto’s Stereo Underground survives BBC local radio changes
Richard Latto’s Stereo Underground programme is to continue despite changes to BBC local radio, but it will no longer air across eight stations.Publication date: 07.08.2023
Sir Elton John voices concern over local BBC radio changes
Elton John is the latest musician to voice concerns over how changes to BBC local radio might affect its support for up-and-coming music artists.Publication date: 04.08.2023
BBC Three Counties Radio’s Chris Milligan to leave the station
BBC Three Counties Radio presenter Chris Milligan is leaving the station to take up a new position at Sky.Publication date: 03.08.2023
Scott Dalton to return as host of BBC Radio Lincolnshire Breakfast
BBC Radio Lincolnshire’s Scott Dalton is to host Breakfast on the station as Sean Dunderdale is leaving the show after three and a half years.Publication date: 31.07.2023
Nile Rodgers supports campaign against local BBC radio changes
Nile Rodgers has expressed his concern over networking being introduced by the BBC, including around music.Publication date: 29.07.2023
Becky Want and Jo Good to host new Local BBC Radio late show
Presenters for BBC local radio’s all England late shows have been named today...Publication date: 26.07.2023
BBC Radio invites applications for Indie Development Fund
The BBC is launching the second year of the Radio Indie Development Fund with £250,000 to back independent production companies. The fund is to boost the development of the sector and create commissions from indies who might not already have sizable or regular commissions from the BBC...Publication date: 25.07.2023
Faye Hatcher announces last show on BBC Radio Gloucestershire
BBC Radio Gloucestershire weekend presenter Faye Hatcher has announced she’s done her final programme after 23 years at the station. Faye said she’s been thinking about leaving the BBC for some time and that today (Saturday 15th July) is her last radio show...Publication date: 16.07.2023
