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talkSPORT partners with The Cricketer magazine for new radio show
talkSPORT has partnered with The Cricketer for a brand new radio show on county cricket. Following On – County Cricketer starts today (Thursday) and will bring to life the county game for viewers and listeners, showcasing the professional game across the 18 counties. The show will be presented by two-time County Championship winner, Steve Harmison and...Publication date: 14.04.2022
Ed Sheeran’s Bad Habits named most played radio song at Global
The winners of The Global Awards 2022 were revealed this morning on-air with Ed Sheeran picking three of the 14 awards. Ed was named Best Male and Best British Artist, with ‘Bad Habits’ revealed as the Most Played Song across Global’s radio stations in 2021. Also celebrating wins are Anne-Marie, who was named Best Female, Dave who was awarded Best Hip Hop or R&B and...Publication date: 14.04.2022
Eirewave, new pop rock radio station launching in Glasgow, Derry & Belfast, Ad free!
A radio service playing pop and rock music from the UK and Ireland is getting ready to join DAB in Glasgow. Eirewave has plans to join DAB digital radio multiplexes in various UK regions and broadcast from its studio in Belfast. It has been created by British and Irish pop-rock enthusiast and radio consultant Olivier Mauxion...Publication date: 11.04.2022
kmfm team up with unusual to create school comedy sketches
kmfm is airing a 10 part short-form comedy sketch series entirely written and performed by local schoolchildren. It’s being made in collaboration with Kent-based production company Unusual and funded by the Audio Content Fund. Year 5 and 6 kids from all over the county have come together to create comedy sketches and songs recorded in schools...Publication date: 11.04.2022
Stephanie Hirst to open the new Community Media Festival
The Community Media Association has announced more headline speakers for the Festival which takes place on Saturday 7th May at University of Bedfordshire in Luton. Hits Radio presenter Stephanie Hirst will launch the festival in conversation with CMA Chair Dom Chambers. The session, called ‘Believe Achieve’ will introduce the theme of the day, Celebrating The Power of Inclusion...Publication date: 11.04.2022
Nation Radio changes include daily shows for Neil Fox and Russ Williams
Nation Broadcasting has announced a number of schedule changes across its Nation Radio stations serving Wales, Scotland and the UK starting on Monday 11th April 2022. The moves see Russ Williams take a new afternoon show between 1-4pm on Nation Radio Wales and Nation Radio Scotland...Publication date: 05.04.2022
Heart is giving away 30 trips to Disneyland Paris for listeners
Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden have been giving listeners the chance to win one of 30 breaks to Disneyland Paris. The co-promotion is to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Disneyland Paris. A large Disney Magical Door prop is making its way to Manchester and Birmingham as part of the competition...Publication date: 05.04.2022
Broadcaster Adam Boulton joins Times Radio to cover Drivetime
Adam Boulton is taking over John Pienaar’s drivetime show on Times Radio for one week from Monday 11th to Thursday 14th April. Adam was previously at Sky News for more than 30 years but this will be his first time as a daily radio presenter. Adam Boulton comments: “Times Radio is an important new news venture, it’s great to be part of it and to step into the Great Pienaar’s shoes for a few days...Publication date: 01.04.2022
New programmes and presenters at Capital and Capital XTRA
A schedule refresh at Capital and Capital XTRA means new shows for Rio Fredrika, Jay London, Niall Gray, Chris Ros, Kamilla Rose & Kemi Rodgers plus Global Academy graduate Dynamic. Rio Fredrika, who hosts weekday breakfast on Capital Dance, will present a brand-new Saturday morning show across the Capital network from 9am – 12pm...Publication date: 31.03.2022
“I want to be more present as a mum” says Kate Lawler as she steps down from Virgin Radio
Kate Lawler is leaving Virgin Radio this week so she can spend more time with her daughter before she starts school. After six years at the station since it’s launch, Kate shared her news on social media, saying it hadn’t been an easy decision and that the door is being held open if she decides to come back...Publication date: 29.03.2022
