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Liza Tarbuck has decided to quit her BBC Radio 2 weekend show
Liza Tarbuck has taken the decision to step down from her weekend show on Radio 2, which she has hosted since 2012.Publication date: 12.03.2026
Audio Academy mentoring scheme reveals 2026 cohort
Twenty two people working across the UK radio and audio sector have been selected for the 2026 Audio Academy Mentoring Programme.Publication date: 11.03.2026
Radio industry sends wishlist to BBC review
Radio industry groups have set out priorities for the BBC’s future as part of the Government’s consultation on the next BBC Charter.Publication date: 11.03.2026
Times Radio wins exclusive Boat Race rights
Times Radio will provide live commentary of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race after securing exclusive UK radio rights in a three-year partnership.Publication date: 10.03.2026
Leanne Campbell joins BBC Radio Merseyside
Liverpool presenter Leanne Campbell will host a new Friday mid-morning programme on BBC Radio Merseyside from April.Publication date: 10.03.2026
Global brands race in Sky Sports F1 promotion
Presenters from three of Global’s national stations have taken part in a Formula 1 themed challenge at Silverstone as part of a new campaign with Sky Sports.Publication date: 07.03.2026
UK Eurovision song Eins, Zwei, Drei gets first play on Radio 2 breakfast
The United Kingdom’s Eurovision entry has received its first play on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show, with artist LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER also giving his first interview about the song.Publication date: 06.03.2026
Heart Musicals to air WhatsOnStage Awards backstage
Heart Musicals will broadcast live backstage from the WhatsOnStage Awards at the London Palladium this weekend.Publication date: 06.03.2026
Ewan McVicar opens up on burnout and teases new Scotland World Cup track
Scottish DJ Ewan McVicar spoke to Mistajam on Capital Dance, opening up about experiencing burnout in his career and how he has learned to reconnect with his music.Publication date: 05.03.2026
BBC Radio 3 controller joins Lang Lang foundation
BBC Radio 3 and Proms Controller Sam Jackson has joined the board of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation.Publication date: 05.03.2026