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All the Hits and More – goodbye to 194 – a personal reflection

Former Capital Radio presenter Steve Collins looks back at his time broadcasting to London on 194m as Global turns off the Gold AM transmitter after 50 years. Hearing the news that London’s 1548khz will be no more from the end of next month has sparked memories of a special time in my life.

Publication date: 16.08.2023

Vicky Pattison to present Drivetime on Heart North East

TV star, podcast host and author Vicky Pattison is joining Heart as the new presenter of Drive across the North East.

Publication date: 16.08.2023

Line-up for Radio 2 DJ Stage at Radio 2 in the Park revealed

Vernon Kay and Rob Beckett joined Zoe Ball this morning on her Breakfast Show to announce the line-up for the Radio 2 DJ Stage at Radio 2 in the Park.

Publication date: 16.08.2023

Olivia Rodrigo opens up over dealing with pressure of second album

Speaking on Hits Radio Breakfast, to Fleur East and James Barr, Olivia Rodrigo spoke about the pressure she put on herself to write her second album.

Publication date: 15.08.2023

Tim Smith to present Jazz FM series on music in cinema and TV

Tim Smith is to present a new three-part series on Jazz FM around jazz, soul and blues in soundtracks on the big and small screen.

Publication date: 14.08.2023

BBC sells its Maida Vale recording studios

The BBC has confirmed that its Maida Vale studios have been sold to a partnership which says the building will remain as a studio space.

Publication date: 14.08.2023

Gold to lose its London 1548 frequency ahead of 50th anniversary

Gold’s 1548 kHz AM London frequency will be turned off at the end of this month by Global. The station, which started life as Capital Radio, has been on medium wave in London since it launched in October 1973 – almost 50 years ago.

Publication date: 14.08.2023

Helen Skelton leaves BBC Radio 5 Live for family reasons

Helen Skelton told her BBC Radio 5 Live listeners this morning that she is leaving the station to spend more time with her children.

Publication date: 13.08.2023

Bauer signs Samsung as Magic Radio breakfast show sponsor

Samsung has become the official sponsor of the Magic Radio Breakfast Show. The programme, hosted by Ronan Keating and Harriet Scott, is the first time Samsung has agreed on a year-long radio advertising deal, and runs till July 2024.

Publication date: 11.08.2023

Leigh-Anne gets up close at Capital with an intimate gig

Capital has arranged an exclusive intimate gig with Little Mix member Leigh-Anne at London’s Pergola On The Wharf.

Publication date: 10.08.2023