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Ken Bruce receives his MBE in ceremony at Buckingham Palace

Ken Bruce has been awarded an MBE at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Publication date: 28.10.2023

Boris Johnson is joining GB News Radio as a presenter and commentator

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is joining GB News and GB News Radio as a presenter, programme maker and commentator. Boris, who joins in the new year, will be part of the channel’s coverage of both the UK general election and the US elections next year.

Publication date: 27.10.2023

The ups and downs of RAJAR for Q3 2023

Radio listening remains steadfast at 49.5 million people, representing 88% of the adult population in the latest RAJAR results for Q3, 2023. Commercial radio’s share of listening is once again ahead of the BBC at 54.1% which is up from 50.9% in Q3 2022.

Publication date: 26.10.2023

The 2024 Radio Academy Mentoring Programme RAMP is open for applications

The 2024 Radio Academy Mentoring Programme RAMP is now open for applications until Sunday 26th November.

Publication date: 26.10.2023

Ken Bruce proves to be his radio station’s Greatest Hit

Ken Bruce’s move to Greatest Hits Radio continues to have a positive impact on the station’s audience according to the latest listening figures.

Publication date: 26.10.2023

Adam Dowling to host afternoons on BBC local radio in the South East

The new schedules for BBC Local Radio stations in the South East have been announced and include Adam Dowling on afternoons across the region. Adam will host 2pm till 6pm weekdays on BBC Radio Kent, BBC Radio Surrey, and BBC Radio Sussex.

Publication date: 25.10.2023

The Annie Nightingale Scholarship returns for 2023 at BBC Radio 1

Three more DJs have been named as part of the latest Annie Nightingale Presents Scholarship 2023 initiative.

Publication date: 25.10.2023

Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals he was told he’d never be a leading man

Arnold Schwarzenegger joined the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio this morning, where he spoke about naysayers in his early career.

Publication date: 25.10.2023

Rylan celebrates being 35 playing the Birthday Game on Scott Mills show

Reaching 35 years old today, Rylan celebrated by appearing on the Scott Mills show on BBC Radio 2 to play the Birthday Game.

Publication date: 25.10.2023

Nominations announced for the Student Radio Awards 2023

This year’s shortlist for the Student Radio Awards are out representing a large number of university radio stations around the UK. The main Station of the Year shortlist is between Cam FM, Leeds Student Radio, Queen’s Radio, Purple Radio, University Radio Nottingham and Xpress Radio.

Publication date: 24.10.2023