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Beat Radio in Preston to rebrand as Juice Radio

Preston community station Beat Radio is changing its name to Juice Radio in a partnership with a regional commercial radio station of the same name. Juice Radio is a chart, dance & throwback format station which launched on DAB in 2022, but will expand to appear on the 103.

Publication date: 05.01.2024

Laser 558 name returns as new online radio station

The former offshore radio station name Laser 558 is back as an online station promising to never be more than a minute away from music.

Publication date: 05.01.2024

Nick Ferrari celebrates 20 years at Breakfast on LBC

Nick Ferrari celebrated 20 years as the host of LBC’s breakfast show on Friday 5th January.

Publication date: 05.01.2024

Stephen Mangan joins Classic FM to host new weekend show

Comedian, author, actor and presenter Stephen Mangan is joining the line-up at Classic FM to host a new Sunday afternoon 4pm to 7pm.

Publication date: 04.01.2024

The ARIAS 2024 entry nominations have now opened

Entry nominations for The ARIAS 2024 are now open until Wednesday 7th February.

Publication date: 04.01.2024

Tim Lihoreau to host Classic FM weekend Breakfast in schedule changes

Classic FM’s new schedule for 2024 will see Tim Lihoreau hosting the weekend Breakfast Show and Stephen Mangan joining the station.

Publication date: 04.01.2024

Dan Walker signs up for breakfast on Classic FM

Classic FM has hired former BBC Breakfast and 5 Live presenter Dan Walker to host its breakfast show. He replaces Tim Lihoreau who left the show after almost 12 years in December.

Publication date: 03.01.2024

Danielle Perry takes over weekend show from Angellica Bell on Scala Radio

Mercury Music Prize judge and radio presenter Danielle Perry is to host a regular show on Scala Radio, taking over from Angellica Bell. Danielle, who presents on Jazz FM and Absolute Radio, will host the station’s Saturday morning 10am till 1pm programme.

Publication date: 02.01.2024

Comedian Tom Allen to host weekend show on Virgin Radio

Comedian Tom Allen is joining Virgin Radio to host a new Sunday show from 14 January.

Publication date: 02.01.2024

Selector Radio announces Radio 1’s Sian Eleri as new presenter

BBC Radio 1 presenter Sian Eleri is taking over as presenter on the weekly syndicated show Selector Radio. Produced by Audio Always, Selector Radio is shared with more than 30 countries around the world connecting a global audience with the UK music scene, funded by the British Council.

Publication date: 02.01.2024