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Blog: BBC investigation concludes ‘systemic failure’ at BBC local radio

David Lloyd writes about the role of BBC local radio saying there's been a systemic failure at the corporation.

Publication date: 27.12.2024

Long-lost chat with John Lennon to be broadcast by the BBC

A long-lost chat with John Lennon is to be broadcast by the BBC for the first time in more than fifty years. The revealing interview, being aired on Radio 4 Extra today (Friday December 27), was carried out by disc-jockey Kenny Everett in 1971 when he was out of work, having been fired by Radio 1 the previous year.

Publication date: 27.12.2024

NSPCC challenge for ChildLine uses Erewash Sound to kick off fundraising walk

Erewash Sound was chosen as the starting point for a charity fundraiser this week as the station supported the event.

Publication date: 24.12.2024

Adil Ray joins Smooth Radio as guest presenter this Christmas

Adil Ray is joining Smooth Radio this Christmas.

Publication date: 23.12.2024

Gritter named after BBC Radio Cumbria’s breakfast host Mike Zeller

Cumberland Council has named one of its gritters after BBC Radio Cumbria's breakfast show presenter Mike Zeller!

Publication date: 23.12.2024

talkSPORT wins radio rights to the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025

talkSPORT has won radio rights to the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, bringing listeners over 100 hours of programming across the network next summer.

Publication date: 23.12.2024

An emotional goodbye as Zoe Ball leaves Radio 2 Breakfast Show

There were a few tears this morning as Zoe Ball said goodbye to her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show listeners after six years hosting the programme.

Publication date: 20.12.2024

Virgin Radio snaps up Tim Vernon from Bauer as Music Producer

Virgin Radio UK has hired Tim Vernon as Music Producer following his departure from...

Publication date: 19.12.2024

Original 106 to replace Kingdom FM to create single brand for DC Thomson

RIP Kingdom FM name - DC Thomson is rebranding Kingdom FM as Original 106 giving the company one radio brand across Aberdeen, Fife and Tayside....

Publication date: 18.12.2024

BBC World Service to provide people of Syria with enhanced services

The BBC World Service is to offer enhanced services to listeners across the country as local media and digital services are disrupted.

Publication date: 18.12.2024