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Heart Breakfast becomes The Wizard of Oz for World Book Day
Amanda Holden, Jamie Theakston and Ashley Roberts dressed up in celebration of World Book Day this morning. The trio dressed up as the characters from the children’s novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum...Publication date: 02.03.2023
Ricky Wilson to host keynote session at the Student Radio Conference
Virgin Radio’s new Drivetime presenter, Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, will give a keynote session at the upcoming National Student Radio Conference. The event is taking place between 3 – 5th April at Exeter University. The rockstar-turned-radio presenter will be chatting to students from across the country about his music...Publication date: 01.03.2023
Lincs FM to lose its FM frequencies for Greatest Hits Radio
Greatest Hits Radio is to replace Lincs FM on 102.2, 96.7 and 97.6 MHz FM but will continue its current programming on DAB. The move, announced to staff this morning on its 31st birthday, happens in April when Ken Bruce starts his new mid-morning show on the network...Publication date: 01.03.2023
New music station launched by Nation Broadcasting
Nation New has launched today supporting new artists and playing nothing but new music. It’s on DAB in Tynemouth and South Shields and available online via the Nation Player. Neil Greenslade, Nation’s Group Programme Director, said: “Getting your music playlisted as an independent or unsigned artist is tough...Publication date: 28.02.2023
Alton Andrews signs up for the new Red Rose Radio
Former original Red Rose Radio and Radio Luxembourg presenter Alton Andrews is joining the new Red Rose Radio digital service. He’ll be presenting Saturday Mornings from 10am will 1pm on the station, which is currently on DAB in Blackpool...Publication date: 27.02.2023
Morning presenter Steve Allen has hosted his last show on LBC
LBC’s early morning presenter Steve Allen has announced he’s left LBC. He’s tweeted he’s stepping down from LBC today after 44 years on the radio. Steve said: “Some news from me, firstly thanks for all your questions. “My contract with LBC is up shortly and following discussions, I’m stepping down from LBC today I’d like to thank you all for listening over the last 44 years it’s been an honour and a privilege...Publication date: 26.02.2023
Comedian Matt Richardson replaces Iain Lee on JACKfm
Multi-award winning comedian, former host of TV’s The Xtra Factor and Virgin Radio drivetime, Matt Richardson is joining JACKfm. Matt returned to his home county last year after nearly a decade living in London and now returns to radio to host JACKfm breakfast following Iain Lee’s decision to step down...Publication date: 23.02.2023
Chris Moyles celebrates birthday I’m a Celeb style on Radio X
Chris Moyles was surprised with a “Back to the Jungle” Birthday Show this morning. To celebrate his big day, Radio X did a special outside broadcast from The Rainforest Café in London and recreated the ‘I’m a Celebrity Jungle’ for Chris. There was, of course, the I’m a Celeb camp including the firepit and telephone box and created a cyclone challenge...Publication date: 22.02.2023
Kanneh-Mason family to host takeover shows on Classic FM
Classical music family the Kanneh-Masons are joining Classic FM to host their own takeovers. Launching this Sunday 26th February at 9pm, The Kanneh-Mason Family Takeover sees all nine members of the family make their debut radio series together...Publication date: 21.02.2023
Amanda Holden breaks new Guinness World Record for Pancake Day
During Heart Breakfast this morning, Amanda Holden set about breaking a new Guinness World Record. Because it’s Shrove Tuesday, she attempted to break the record for the fastest time to top 10 pancakes with lemon and sugar. Guinness World Record Adjudicator Glenn, who was in the studio with Jamie and Amanda, explained: ...Publication date: 21.02.2023
