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BBC Radio 5 Live journalist Helen Place dies after short and sudden illness

Tributes have been paid to radio journalist and newsreader Helen Place who has died after a short and sudden illness. Helen died on Saturday, just a couple of weeks after a cancer diagnosis. She worked at the BBC since 2005, most recently in the Money and Work team at Salford.

Publication date: 15.11.2023

BBC journalists vote to accept BBC offer over local content

BBC journalists have voted to accept an offer to end the union dispute over changes to BBC local radio content.

Publication date: 14.11.2023

BBC Radio 6 Music’s T-Shirt Day is back for 2023

6 Music’s annual T-Shirt Day is returning for its 16th year on Friday 24th November.

Publication date: 14.11.2023

More presenters announced to share BBC Radio 1’s Friday Early Breakfast Show

Two Spark Sunderland presenters, a former Radio Sheffield host and Capital’s early breakfast show presenter for the last four years have been given shows on BBC Radio 1.

Publication date: 13.11.2023

Hollyoaks actor Owen Warner to cover Sam Thompson on Hits UK

Hollyoaks actor Owen Warner will be taking over evenings on Hits Radio from today as he covers for Sam Thompson on his Hits UK evening show. Owen, who was a runner up to Jill Scott in last year’s I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, will be on air tonight from 7pm.

Publication date: 13.11.2023

Arnie among well-wishers for Vernon Kay’s ULTRA Ultramarathon Challenge

Ahead of his ULTRA Ultramarathon Challenge for BBC Children In Need, Vernon Kay was on Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 Breakfast Show this morning to talk about it.

Publication date: 13.11.2023

First-time radio producers get work on BBC Radio via Multitrack Audio Producer Fellowship

Eight first-time radio producers From backgrounds underrepresented in the audio industry are getting their work aired on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio 4. New documentaries on a rich array of stories have been created via the Multitrack Audio Producer Fellowship for a third year.

Publication date: 13.11.2023

“It’s a fresh start, new music,” Dua Lipa tells Hits Radio

Dua Lipa joined Fleur East, James and Matt on Hits Radio Breakfast this morning and spoke about her upcoming album.

Publication date: 10.11.2023

Virgin Radio Celebrates Diwali launches to mark the festival of lights

A pop-up station, Virgin Radio Celebrates Diwali, is launching online today to mark the festival of lights. Virgin Radio says the station aims to be ‘the ultimate musical companion for your annual celebrations, ensuring your day is filled with joy and a festive atmosphere’.

Publication date: 10.11.2023

Dolly Parton reveals her Dollyism on life on BBC Radio 2

Dolly Parton was Zoe Ball’s guest on her Radio 2 Breakfast Show earlier, where she shared her wisdom on life.

Publication date: 09.11.2023