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Major rule changes coming to local radio as draft Media Bill is released

A new draft Media Bill is being released on Wednesday containing major changes to format rules and regulations for local commercial radio. The draft Media Bill contains a large package of measures first recommended in 2017, including allowing stations to change their music format and broadcast more programmes from outside their coverage area...

Publication date: 28.03.2023

Radio Times Moment of the Year nominees are announced

Voting has opened for this year’s Radio Times Moment of the Year after the nominees were announced. It’s the only ARIAS category decided by the votes of the general public. Last year the award was won by Adele Roberts, whose return to...

Publication date: 28.03.2023

Presenters can’t be replaced by robots says Global’s James Rea

Global’s Director of Broadcasting and Content James Rea says the power of radio lies in its strength to be personal, and presenters won’t be replaced by robots anytime soon. In a session at Radiodays Europe, James was in conversation with radio consultant John Simons, his former boss at GMG Radio...

Publication date: 27.03.2023

Paddy McGuinness tells Heart Breakfast about private Peter Kay show

Paddy McGuinness revealed on Heart Breakfast that Peter Kay gave him a private performance of his show before touring. Speaking to Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden this morning, Paddy told them that Peter rang him before going on the road to pop round to go through a few things...

Publication date: 24.03.2023

Shortlist out for the New York Festivals Radio Awards 2023

There are 77 programmes, podcasts and independent productions from the UK in the shortlist for the New York Festivals radio awards for 2023. They include 21st Century Folk, You, Me and the Big C: Putting the Can in Cancer, For The Love of Hip Hop with Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett and Big Night of Musicals at the BBC, The Rise Of LGBT+ Football Fan Groups for Virgin Radio UK...

Publication date: 23.03.2023

Roman Kemp’s love of chocolate may have cost him £10k

Roman Kemp explained on Capital Breakfast how he may have missed out on winning £10,000 after eating a special Crème Egg. He shared a photo of the half milk and half white chocolate egg on Twitter the previous day, adding: “What is this??? HALF WHITE HALF MILK CHOCOLATE??”...

Publication date: 21.03.2023

Times Radio to host SNP leadership debate in Edinburgh

Times Radio will host a debate between the three candidates to lead the Scottish National Party in front of a live audience of over 40 people. The hour-long event will be broadcast live on Times Radio and youTube at 8pm on Tuesday 21st March in Edinburgh, as Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf go head-to-head for the title...

Publication date: 17.03.2023

Paris Hilton tells Chris Evans about her “path of self-discovery”

Paris Hilton opened up on Virgin Radio this morning about the reason she finally put pen to paper about her life. The reality TV icon has admitted her new book, Paris: The Memoir, was a vital tool in being able to tell her real story after decades in the spotlight...

Publication date: 16.03.2023

Rachel Stevens to cover Ashley Roberts’ radio show on Heart 00s

Rachel Stevens is joining Heart 00s as a special guest host for the next few Saturdays. The S Club 7 member will present Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm whilst regular host Ashley Roberts is on holiday. Speaking about her upcoming stint, Rachel Stevens said: “I’m beyond excited to be guest hosting on Heart 00s...

Publication date: 16.03.2023

Pop stars from the 80s to host guest shows on Virgin Radio 80s Plus

Virgin Radio 80s Plus is introducing a new guest slot every Saturday to be hosted by 80s stars. The new feature kicks off with Scottish actress and singer Clare Grogan, best known as lead singer of the 1980s new wave music group Altered Images...

Publication date: 09.03.2023