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Matt Chorley to leave Times Radio for BBC Radio 5 Live afternoons

Times Radio presenter and stand-up Matt Chorley is to present a new daytime political show on BBC Radio 5 Live as a replacement for Nihal Arthanayake.

Publication date: 21.05.2024

Current LASER558 to celebrate original launch of the former pirate radio station

LASER558 will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the original launch by re-creating the station’s first day. It’ll be happening on the day itself – May 24th 2024.

Publication date: 20.05.2024

Nihal Arthanayake to leave daytimes on BBC Radio 5 Live

BBC Radio 5 Live afternoon presenter Nihal Arthanayake has just announced he’s leaving the afternoon show. The former Radio 1 and Asian Network host has been on 5 live for eight years, having joined to host afternoons with Sarah Brett in 2016.

Publication date: 20.05.2024

Bauer’s non-local news experiment in Salisbury results in Ofcom complaint

Ofcom has investigated Bauer following a complaint about the lack of local news on Greatest Hits Radio in Salisbury.

Publication date: 20.05.2024

Full line up revealed for Tuning In North 2024

Radiocentre has announced the final line-up of speakers for Tuning In North taking place next week at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. Podcaster Chris Scull, who is best known for creating the podcast about 90s football with Josh Widdicombe ‘Quickly Kevin, will he Score?

Publication date: 17.05.2024

Ayesha Hazarika and Ed Vaizey to host Lunch on Times Radio

Ed Vaizey is to host lunchtimes on Times Radio two days a week, sharing the show with Ayesha Hazarik. They take over presenting duties recently relinquished by Mariella Frostrup and Ruth Davidson.

Publication date: 17.05.2024

Inside Bauer’s new HQ at The Lantern building in London

Bauer has officially opened its new HQ in London, housing all of its radio and publishing businesses in one place. Absolute Radio, Magic, Greatest Hits Radio, KISS, Hits, Scala and Jazz are now broadcasting from The Lantern, near Euston station.

Publication date: 17.05.2024

Radio 2 programme Black and Country asks who country music is for?

Ben Earle from The Shires is to present a special programme on BBC Radio 2 celebrating the African-American involvement in country music.

Publication date: 17.05.2024

The radio listening infographic from RAJAR Q1 2024 is here

The RAJAR Infographic is here with all the data you need for Q1, 2024, including All Radio Listening, Average Hours Per Listener and Digital Platforms. See more RAJAR news and observations from the RadioToday team here.

Publication date: 16.05.2024

Online overtakes FM and AM radio listening for the first time in the latest RAJAR listening figures

Brands owned by Global, Bauer, News UK and Nation are celebrating their highest ever listening figures with the latest RAJAR results for Q1 2024, whilst online listening overtakes AM and FM for the first time.

Publication date: 16.05.2024