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Changes planned at Global’s Newsroom as journalists put at risk
Global is making a number of changes to its newsroom operations across the UK including the reported closure of some regional hubs. An article in HTFP – an industry site for journalists – claims up to 40 staff are thought to be at risk of redundancy...Publication date: 14.07.2023
Rita Ora admits sneaking out to write music the day after wedding
Rita Ora joined Capital Breakfast with Roman Kemp this morning where she revealed how she wrote her song You and I. Show co-host Chris Stark asked if it was true the song the day after her wedding. Rita answered that it is true and what’s more, she was very hungover. She explained that the...Publication date: 14.07.2023
Joe Lycett and Billy Porter among Hits Radio Pride Poll winners
Hits Radio Pride listeners have been voting in the station’s annual Pride poll, which is now in its fourth year. The poll includes categories spanning music, TV/film, sport and style, voting for those within popular culture who have used their platforms to make a real impact over the last twelve...Publication date: 13.07.2023
“I’m never going to retire,” Dolly Parton tells Ken Bruce
Dolly Parton joined Ken Bruce on Greatest Hits Radio yesterday afternoon and told him that she has no intention of stopping! Although 77 years old, the country icon is showing no signs of slowing down with a new album and a new book out this year...Publication date: 13.07.2023
Ofcom allows Greatest Hits Radio to replace KISS in the east of England
Bauer’s request to put Greatest Hits Radio on three out of four KISS frequencies in the east of England has been approved. Following a consultation, where every single one of the respondents were against the move, the Format for the regional licence will be split, meaning Greatest Hits Radio...Publication date: 11.07.2023
“I have a go no go point” for stunts Tom Cruise tells Capital
Tom Cruise joined Capital Breakfast with Roman Kemp this morning and talked about his stunts in the Mission Impossible movie. He was in conversation with the show’s co-host Sian Welby when he spoke about surviving the “biggest stunt in cinema history”...Publication date: 11.07.2023
Was that Ken Bruce or Rob Brydon speaking on Greatest Hits Radio?
Rob Brydon shared his Golden Years tracks with Ken Bruce on Greatest Hits Radio earlier. The Gavin & Stacey star does a good impression of Ken, which he did this morning, but before listeners got too confused the voice-a-like was soon revealed as Rob! ...Publication date: 11.07.2023
BBC Radio 2 to celebrate jazz in special programmes
A range of special programmes are being aired by BBC Radio 2 as the station puts jazz music in the spotlight. The programmes are also available on BBC Sounds from today, 11 July. In a three-part series Clive Myrie’s Amazing Women of Jazz, he celebrates the life and work of Ella Fitzgerald...Publication date: 11.07.2023
“I’m obviously 20th century,” Billy Joel tells Zoe Ball over TikTok hit
Billy Joel was on Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 Breakfast Show this morning where he admitted to being out of touch as far as TikTok is concerned. As part of their conversation, Zoe asked Billy how he feels when he sees multi-generations of fans at his concerts...Publication date: 10.07.2023
Big name artists take part in new multi-media campaign for Capital
Global has launched a new ad campaign for Capital on TV, outdoor and social media. It positions the station as the No.1 destination for fans to connect with the world’s biggest artists and the hottest hit music...Publication date: 08.07.2023
