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Virgin Radio Groove makes way for the return of Virgin Radio Pride
Virgin Radio Pride UK is returning for its second year on June 1st to broadcast LGBTQ+ conversations and content throughout the summer. To make way for the service on DAB+, Virgin Radio Groove UK, which increased its weekly reach by 186% in the most recent RAJAR results, will close till at least September...Publication date: 26.05.2022
talkSPORT announces new partnership with Cricket Ireland
talkSPORT has agreed a new partnership with Cricket Ireland to broadcast Ireland’s 2022 home fixtures against India, New Zealand and South Africa across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. talkSPORT recently expanded its international cricket coverage to broadcast India’s international fixtures, including series involving New Zealand, West Indies & South Africa...Publication date: 23.05.2022
Gemma Styles joins Classic FM’s Revision Hour series
Writer, podcast host and mental health ambassador Gemma Styles is joining the line-up of Classic FM’s Revision Hour to present two programmes. The six-week series is dedicated solely to students, to help them through the current exam period...Publication date: 20.05.2022
Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts joins new radio station Heart 00s
Ashley Roberts, who sold tens of millions of records worldwide in the noughties as a member of The Pussycat Dolls, is joining new station Heart 00s to host her first ever solo radio show. Heart 00s, which launched across the UK today at 12 noon, joins sister stations Heart 70s, Heart 80s, Heart 90s and Heart Dance on DAB Digital Radio, on Global Player on smart speakers and online, playing hits of the 00s...Publication date: 20.05.2022
Chloe Tilley and Calum Macdonald take over Times Radio Weekend Breakfast
Chloe Tilley and Calum Macdonald are the new presenters of Times Radio Breakfast from 6-10am, every Friday to Sunday. This follows the departure of Jenny Kleeman and Luke Jones from the station. Chloe Tilley is a two-time Sony award-winning presenter, with over 15 years of experience presenting live news programmes...Publication date: 18.05.2022
Red Rose Radio name planned to return in Lancashire
Former Rock FM presenter Rob Charles is planning on using the Red Rose Radio name for a new radio station in central Lancashire. Rob said he wants to launch a new station on the small-scale DAB multiplex licence which has just been awarded to cover the Preston area. Red Rose Radio launched in 1982 and split into Red Rose Gold and Red Rose Rock FM in 1990, but Red Rose Gold became...Publication date: 16.05.2022
Greg Burns joins Nation Radio UK for a daily show
Former Hits Radio, Heart and Capital presenter Greg Burns is joining Nation Broadcasting. He’ll host Drive each weekday on Nation Radio UK and Weekend Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Greg said: “I’m really excited to be joining the ever-expanding Nation Radio network. It’s great to be back on a lineup with the legend that is Russ Williams and to be handing over to Foxy’s jukebox every evening too..."Publication date: 13.05.2022
Ron Berry appointed Chair of the Board at 3FM
Ron Berry has been appointed as Chair of the Board of Directors with immediate effect at 3FM on the Isle of Man. The appointment comes as part of a number of developments at the company which also sees 3FM becoming part of a wider network of broadcasting services that includes several Irish radio stations...Publication date: 11.05.2022
George Michael is number one on Smooth’s All Time Top 500
More than 68,000 votes were cast by the public in Smooth’s All Time Top 500 – the radio station’s countdown of the nation’s favourite songs, which were revealed on air across the May Bank Holiday weekend. The song voted number one by listeners is George Michael’s Careless Whisper, which he wrote when he was just 17 years old and the timeless classic reached the number one spot in 25 countries...Publication date: 02.05.2022
talkSPORT is to air a documentary on legendary Leeds manager Don Revie
talkSPORT is to broadcast a documentary on the life of Don Revie, on the same day Don died in 1989. Revie’s Angels tells the story of the legendary Leeds manager and the incredible side he assembled in the 60s and 70s. Appearing in the programme are former Leeds winger Eddie Gray...Publication date: 30.04.2022
