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standard.co.uk - Alex Green - James Whale: Outspoken radio host courted controversy on the airwaves
James Whale: Outspoken radio host courted controversy on the airwaves
Evening Standard

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. James Whale was a staple of British radio…

people.com - Kelsie Gibson - All About Calvin Harris' Wife, Radio Host Vick Hope
All About Calvin Harris' Wife, Radio Host Vick Hope
PEOPLE

Calvin Harris married his wife, Vick Hope, on Sept. 9, 2023 Hope is a TV and radio presenter who grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Micah, on July 20, 2025 Calvin Harris and Vick Hope are now…

bbc.co.uk - James Whale: Radio and TV personality dies aged 74 - BBC News
James Whale: Radio and TV personality dies aged 74 - BBC News
BBC

Broadcaster and radio personality James Whale has died aged 74 following a cancer diagnosis, his agent confirmed on Monday. His career spanned six decades, including stints on the BBC airwaves as well as stations such as LBC and TalkSport. Whale's…

thesun.co.uk - Milad Sherzad - Ex-Celebrity Big Brother star and radio legend dies aged 74 after cancer battle
Ex-Celebrity Big Brother star and radio legend dies aged 74 after cancer battle
The Sun

EX-CELEBRITY Big Brother star and radio legend James Whale has died at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer. The revered Talk presenter, who appeared on Big Brother in 2016, recently said he was 'happy to go now' after moving into a…

kvue.com - MATTHEW DALY (Associated Press) - Trump attacks Charlamagne Tha God after radio host criticizes his presidency
Trump attacks Charlamagne Tha God after radio host criticizes his presidency
kvue.com

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday lashed out at radio host Charlamagne Tha God, saying in a social media post that the popular broadcaster 'knows nothing about me or what I have done.” Trump's comments came a day after…

mediabrief.com - The News Desk - Radio Revival: Fever Network to celebrate legacy voices in new initiative
Radio Revival: Fever Network to celebrate legacy voices in new initiative
MediaBrief

According to the network, this is not a casting exercise, but a recognition of the original voices—the “OGs”—who were known for their ability to engage audiences across emotional and entertainment spectrums. Fever…

express.co.uk - Archie Griggs - Charles Leclerc investigation launched after Ferrari driver exploded at team over radio
Charles Leclerc investigation launched after Ferrari driver exploded at team over radio
Express.co.uk

Charles Leclerc had a weekend to forget at the Hungarian Grand Prix Ferrari have confirmed they will launch an investigation into Charles Leclerc 's disastrous outing at the Hungarian Grand Prix. It was a painful weekend for the Monegasque driver…

leicestermercury.co.uk - Daniel Bird, Rose Hill - Radio host and Celebrity Big Brother star James Whale dies
Radio host and Celebrity Big Brother star James Whale dies
Leicestershire Live

James Whale, the former Celebrity Big Brother star and broadcasting legend, has passed away at the age of 74 after a fight with cancer. Initially diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2000, James had one of his kidneys removed due to a cancerous tumour.

radiotoday.co.uk - Roy Martin - Paul Ogletree joins CountryLine Radio as new weekend presenter
Paul Ogletree joins CountryLine Radio as new weekend presenter
RadioToday

CountryLine Radio has announced that Paul Ogletree is joining its on-air team to host a new weekend show. Paul will present a high-energy mix of 90s favourites and upbeat country tracks designed for weekend listening, marking his radio debut with…

irishmirror.ie - Sandra Mallon - RTE Radio 1 star Sean Rocks described as 'loveable rogue' at his funeral mass
RTE Radio 1 star Sean Rocks described as 'loveable rogue' at his funeral mass
Irish Mirror

RTÉ Radio 1 host Sean Rocks was remembered as a “loveable rogue, a messer and a chancer” at his funeral mass on Monday. The 64-year-old died at St Vincent's University Hospital in Dublin last Wednesday following a brief…

radiotoday.co.uk - RadioToday Staff - Welsh Coast Radio launches on 106.5 FM from Tircoed Village
Welsh Coast Radio launches on 106.5 FM from Tircoed Village
RadioToday

A new community station has launched from Tircoed Village near Swansea from the ashes of SA Radio Live and Radio Tircoed. It's the third name in 12 months for the frequency of 106.5 FM, officially changing to Welsh Coast Radio on 7 July, offering a…

radiotoday.co.uk - RadioToday Staff - Graham Norton returns to Virgin Radio for live Edinburgh show
Graham Norton returns to Virgin Radio for live Edinburgh show
RadioToday

Graham Norton will return to Virgin Radio UK on Sunday 24 August with a live broadcast from Edinburgh. The show will air from 10am to 1pm in front of a live audience at the Commons Club Bar inside Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, coinciding with the final…

radiotoday.co.uk - Roy Martin - Talk Radio pays tribute to James Whale following his death at 74
Talk Radio pays tribute to James Whale following his death at 74
RadioToday

Talk presenter James Whale has died aged 74, following a long illness. He had been living with cancer for several years. Talk confirmed the news today, describing the broadcaster as a titan of the industry whose influence spanned more than six…

radiotoday.co.uk - Roy Martin - Signal Radio founding presenter Doug Wood has died aged 69
Signal Radio founding presenter Doug Wood has died aged 69
RadioToday

Tributes have been paid to Doug Wood, one of the original voices on Signal Radio, following his death this week. He was 69. Doug was part of the launch team at Signal Radio in 1983 and spent more than three decades on air in Staffordshire before…

radioiowa.com - O. Kay Henderson - Bobby Kaufmann is new Iowa House Majority Leader - Radio Iowa
Bobby Kaufmann is new Iowa House Majority Leader - Radio Iowa
Home - Radio Iowa

Republicans in the Iowa House have elected Bobby Kaufmann of Wilton as House Majority Leader. President Trump telegraphed the move a month ago during a speech in Iowa on July 3. “Iowa House Majority Leader-elect Bobby Kaufmann, thank you…

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