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Gem to go digital only as Greatest Hits Radio gets ready to take over 106FM

East Midlands regional radio station Gem is to lose its FM frequency to Greatest Hits Radio. Gem, which broadcasts on 106 MHz, started life in 1997 as Radio 106 before changing names to Century 106, Heart and then Gem 106.

Publication date: 29.08.2023

Greatest Hits Radio gets local content in Kent and Northern Ireland

Greatest Hits Radio is launching new local services for Kent and Northern Ireland. The national version of the station is currently available on DAB, however from 4th September it will launch localised versions with local news bulletins and travel.

Publication date: 29.08.2023

The Lord of the Rings soundtrack voted top film music on Classic FM

Howard Shore’s score to The Lord of the Rings trilogy is the most popular film music, according to the Classic FM Movie Music Hall of Fame 2023.

Publication date: 28.08.2023

Radio 2 celebrates Kylie Minogue with exclusive interviews and podcast

Ahead of Kylie appearing at Radio 2 in the Park, Zoe Ball and Scott Mills will exclusively interview the singer.

Publication date: 25.08.2023

Rugby World Cup returns to BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cymru

Coverage of the Rugby World Cup returns to BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru this month. As Wales prepare for the tournament in France, rugby fans will also get more content via BBC One and BBC Sounds including special podcasts.

Publication date: 24.08.2023

House Party Radio expands from Blackpool to Warrington

House Party Radio has launched on the small-scale DAB multiplex in Warrington, Widnes and Runcorn. The digital service started three years ago by Station Director John Beddows, also known as Johnny Bee, who has been hosting a radio show of the same name for over 15 years.

Publication date: 24.08.2023

Lyca Radio agrees deal to help celebrate India’s 77th Independence Day

Lyca Radio has signed up as exclusive radio partner of the High Commission of India’s 77th Independence Day event at Navnat Centre. The free event is expected to see a footfall of over 10,000 visitors and will be hosted by Lyca Gold Radio’s presenters, Ravi Sharma and Kajal.

Publication date: 24.08.2023

Newsbeat’s Calum Leslie previews Greg James short story live on air

After Radio 1 Newsbeat’s Calum Leslie read the story of the giraffe born with no spots during the Greg James Breakfast show, it gave Greg an idea!

Publication date: 23.08.2023

Leigh-Anne performs for Capital in first live showcase as solo artist

Last night, Capital Up Close Presents Leigh-Anne with Lucozade Zero saw the singer perform her first live showcase as a solo artist.

Publication date: 23.08.2023

Radio 1 and 1Xtra to broadcast live from Reading Festival

BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra will be at the Reading and Leeds festivals across the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Publication date: 22.08.2023