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Boom Radio set to launch spin-off station Boom Light
Boom Radio is planning to launch of a spin-off station called Boom Light playing Easy, 50s and Standards. The softer, lighter alternative to the main baby boomer station will be available principally on smart speakers, alongside other online platforms. Boom Light plans to begin broadcasting in July as a music-intensive service...Publication date: 03.06.2022
talkSPORT to broadcast England’s tour of the Netherlands
talkSPORT has won the exclusive rights to broadcast England’s three match ODI tour of the Netherlands in June. All three games will be played at the VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen, with the first game on Friday June 17, second on Sunday June 19, and the final fixture on Wednesday June 22...Publication date: 31.05.2022
Roman Kemp describes “really, really scary” experience at the Champions League Final
This morning on his Capital Breakfast show, Roman Kemp described the “really, really scary” moment he was tear gassed as he tried to enter the Champions League Final. Roman described the panic amongst fans, including his mate who had a panic attack...Publication date: 30.05.2022
Matt Cain drops in on Graham Norton Show to say what he’s doing on Virgin Radio Pride
Writer and broadcaster Matt Cain dropped into The Graham Norton Show With Waitrose on Virgin Radio yesterday to talk about his forthcoming show on Virgin Radio Pride, Matt Cain Meets, which promises to pay tribute to the LGBT+ heroes and pioneers who have gone prior...Publication date: 30.05.2022
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
