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BBC local radio plans could potentially breach operating licence
The Leeds & West Yorkshire NUJ branch has been investigating if the BBC operating licence allows the plans by BBC bosses to share more programming across the local radio network. After many emails with Ofcom and looking through the small print, members in Leeds believe Ofcom’s regulation...Publication date: 04.07.2023
Goffy airs long lost Century Radio interview with Chris Rea
A long-lost radio interview featuring Chris Rea was unearthed recently and aired again by Paul ‘Goffy’ Gough in a BBC Radio Tees special. The two-hour interview was originally broadcast on Century Radio’s ‘Goffy in the Morning’ back in September 2000...Publication date: 04.07.2023
BBC Cymru Wales appoints Gareth Lewis as Political Editor
BBC Radio Wales Drive presenter Gareth Lewis is the new Political Editor at BBC Cymru Wales. Gareth has covered numerous elections both for the Senedd and Westminster; the Brexit referendum; the pandemic as well as the often tumultuous world of Welsh sport...Publication date: 29.06.2023
BBC Radio Wales introduces new station sound and sonic logo
New jingles and station themes are now on-air at BBC Radio Wales created by WIZZFX. A new sonic logo for BBC Radio Wales has also been introduced along with 14 new musical themes. The main theme for the package includes a performance from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales...Publication date: 26.06.2023
Pat Sissons announces the end of his BBC Radio Solent weekday show
Pat Sissons has announced he is stepping down from his weekday morning show at BBC Radio Solent. He shared the news with his listeners last week in an emotional segment during his programme...Publication date: 20.06.2023
Fred Dinenage to host summer weekends on BBC Radio Solent
Fred Dinenage, who has been broadcasting in and around the South of England for almost 60 years, is joining BBC Radio Solent. He’ll host Saturday afternoons during the summer season, from 2pm till 6pm each week. The signing was announced on-air at BBC Radio Solent, which you can hear, here...Publication date: 13.06.2023
BBC radio staff and freelancers alerted over personal data breach
BBC staff and freelancers past and present have received alerts about having their personal data breached. Anyone who worked in radio recently, including some who have not worked for the corporation for over five years, are also affected...Publication date: 09.06.2023
Dot Davies and James Williams to host BBC Radio Wales Breakfast
There’s a new breakfast show for BBC Radio Wales to be hosted by Dot Davies and James Williams. Dot currently hosts the Thursday and Friday Phone-in at BBC Radio Wales, as well as the likes of BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 4. James is a Political Correspondent for BBC Cymru Wales and...Publication date: 08.06.2023
BBC local radio strike action confirmed for 48 hours this week
Journalists working across BBC Local will begin 48-hour strike action from Midnight on 7 June 2023 until 23:59 on 8 June. 1000 journalists will participate in industrial action over the BBC’s plans to reduce local radio services across England...Publication date: 06.06.2023
Georgy Jamieson announces departure from BBC Radio Suffolk
After almost a decade on-air, BBC Radio Suffolk’s Georgy Jamieson has announced she’s leaving the network. Georgy informed listeners of the change during her show on Tuesday afternoon...Publication date: 31.05.2023
