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We gather the most important news from across the UK radio industry, making it easy for you to stay informed in one convenient place. If you notice we have missed a major story, please let us know! The filter panel above the news list allows you to narrow your search by the title, introductory text and the upload date. Besides that, you can sort the news by title, and date. The list shows the latest news by default. If you have any questions, please contact us on the Contact page!

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Sandie Shaw gets presenter slot on Boom Radio

SSandie Shaw will present a two hour Boom Radio programme on Bank Holiday Monday.

Publication date: 13.05.2026

Paul McCartney joins Vernon Kay for special Radio 2 interview

Sir Paul McCartney is set to feature in a special edition of Tracks of My Years on BBC Radio 2 later this month.

Publication date: 12.05.2026

Dana gives Eurovision another spin on Boom Radio

Dana is presenting a Eurovision special on Boom Radio.

Publication date: 12.05.2026

Tim Burgess joins Virgin Radio for mixtape show

Tim Burgess is joining Virgin Radio UK to host a new Sunday evening music series exploring influential indie and alternative tracks.

Publication date: 12.05.2026

BBC sets June date for Radio 4 long wave closedown

BBC Radio 4 long wave will close on 27 June after years of uncertainty over the future of its 198 kHz service.

Publication date: 12.05.2026

Smooth Country joins Country Calling festival stage

Smooth Country will provide broadcast coverage and sponsor the main stage at Country Calling Festival 2026.

Publication date: 11.05.2026

talkSPORT’s Alan Brazil says recent surgery saved his life

Alan Brazil has told listeners that a recent operation saved his life after being absent from his talkSPORT Breakfast Show for a few weeks.

Publication date: 11.05.2026

Jordan North strips back for Soccer Aid photoshoot on Capital Breakfast

Capital Breakfast presenter Jordan North has revealed he took part in a tongue-in-cheek photoshoot to raise his profile ahead of this year’s Soccer Aid for UNICEF match.

Publication date: 08.05.2026

Take That latest band added to Capital Summertime Ball 2026

Take That will perform at Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard at Wembley Stadium on 6th June.

Publication date: 07.05.2026

Chris O’Dowd reveals parenting prank during Radio X appearance

Chris O’Dowd brought his trademark humour to The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X, sharing a surprising parenting prank that left the studio laughing.

Publication date: 05.05.2026