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“I’ve been talking in a baby voice for weeks,” new mum Fleur East admits

Fleur East joined Angellica Bell, James and Matt on the Hits Radio Breakfast Show this morning to give an update on her life as a new mum.

Publication date: 22.04.2024

Romesh Ranganathan’s mum records his first Radio 2 show to listen later

Romesh Ranganathan launched his brand-new BBC Radio 2 show on Saturday and is now waiting for a review from his mum, Shanthi.

Publication date: 21.04.2024

Economic study shows BBC radio could not be funded by advertising

A report has revealed an ad-funded BBC would not cover the costs of most BBC radio stations in their current form, including all of BBC Local Radio.

Publication date: 19.04.2024

Bauer to change branding on the Radio City Tower in Liverpool

The Radio City Tower is set to become the Hits Radio Tower as Bauer makes plans to change the outside branding. The company is awaiting approval from Liverpool City Council to change the sign, which has displayed “Radio City 96.7” since the station moved in 24 years ago.

Publication date: 18.04.2024

Graham Norton’s Virgin Radio show replacements revealed

Following Graham Norton’s decision to leave Virgin Radio, comedians Leigh Francis and Tom Allen are to replace him.

Publication date: 18.04.2024

Amanda Holden pranks Jamie Theakston Ant and Dec style

Heart Breakfast’s Amanda Holden channelled her inner Ant & Dec when she pulled off a prank on co-host Jamie Theakston.

Publication date: 18.04.2024

BBC wins Broadcaster of the Year at the New York Festivals radio awards

The BBC has been named as the 2024 Broadcaster of the Year Award for the second year running at the international New York Festivals radio awards. Gold trophies for the corporation include The Shamima Begum Story, Series 2 of I’m Not A Monster, and Believe in Magic.

Publication date: 17.04.2024

Hits Radio launches national TV campaign as heritage services rebrand

Bauer has launched a national television campaign to advertise Hits Radio as 16 heritage stations join the network.

Publication date: 17.04.2024

New weekend schedule for Virgin Radio UK

Angela Scanlon is taking on weekend breakfast at Virgin Radio UK as part of a number of changes at the station following the departure of Graham Norton.

Publication date: 17.04.2024

Mark Goodier returns to BBC Radio 2 as Pick of the Pops host

Mark Goodier is heading back to BBC Radio 2 as host of Pick of the Pops following the passing of Steve Wright. Mark has most recently been on Greatest Hits Radio but was replaced by Ken Bruce on the mid-morning show when Ken moved from Radio 2 just over a year ago.

Publication date: 15.04.2024