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Mandelson torn apart on BBC radio over Epstein bombshell - 'embarrassed the PM
Peter Mandelson has been accused of having “embarrassed” the Prime Minister, the Labour Party and himself over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. The disgraced Labour veteran, who was last year sacked as Britain's Ambassador to the US…
All about the cash: Why the Laundys bought Nine Radio
When Nine announced the sale of its radio network to the Laundy family on Friday, I must have read about 50 headlines describing the move as “surprising” and “linked to politics”. But I think the story is more economic…
Cancer forces ABC radio presenter James Valentine to retire
Veteran presenter James Valentine has announced his retirement after more than 30 years on ABC Radio after undergoing treatment for cancer. Apart from brief stints on Breakfast and Mornings, Valentine made the Afternoons program his own with…
Schedule shuffle at Radio Ninesprings in Somerset
Radio Ninesprings has appointed a new Breakfast presenter and a new Programme Manager. Vicky Welton takes over Breakfast on Radio Ninesprings, having presented The Home Run between 3pm and 4pm on weekdays since 2020. Station Manager Steve Haigh…
Ireland's regional DAB+ radio multiplex trial to go national
Ireland's DAB+ trial coverage is expanding from the Greater Leinster area to reach over 85% of the population. Multiplex operator FáilteDAB has confirmed the extension of its existing DAB+ trial and the rollout of a second multiplex…
Bournemouth small-scale DAB radio mux goes live
The Bournemouth and Boscombe scale DAB digital radio multiplex has launched following 18 months of planning. The launch brings several community and local interest services onto DAB+ in the area for the first time, along with local and national…
Telia, Lyse to combine Norwegian mobile radio networks to save costs
STOCKHOLM, Feb 2: Swedish telecoms group Telia and Norway's Lyse, owner of mobile operator Ice, have agreed to combine their Norwegian mobile radio access networks into a jointly held firm, the companies said on Monday. Telenor dominates the…
Supreme Court suspends closure of Army Radio
After last week's hearing, Israel's Supreme Court today issued a conditional injunction against the cabinet's decision to close down Army Radio (Galei Tzahal). The cabinet will now be required to justify why the closure of Army radio should not be…
UI researchers study how to drive on the Moon - Radio Iowa
As NASA prepares to launch the Artemis II mission to the Moon as soon as this coming weekend, researchers at the University of Iowa are tackling a challenge future astronauts may need to deal with — how to drive safely on the Moon. Chris…
Creighton University economist flags job losses in manufacturing sector - Radio Iowa
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says exports from Iowa manufacturing plants in the first 10 months of 2025 were over $1 billion under the same period in 2024, for a drop of 8.4%. Goss surveys manufacturers in Iowa and eight other states…
Iowa House bill would regulate vertiports for electric aircraft - Radio Iowa
A bill introduced in the Iowa House is sparking a discussion of how to designate and regulate vertiports — take off and landing fields for electric aircraft. During a subcommittee hearing on the legislation, Republican Representative John…
Pulp kick off Radio 2's Piano Room Month with stunning ABBA cover
Sheffield legends Pulp made a triumphant return to the airwaves today, officially launching Radio 2's Piano Room Month at the iconic Maida Vale Studios. Performing alongside the world-famous BBC Concert Orchestra, Jarvis Cocker and company…
Ones To Watch Winners 2026 announced across industries
The winners of the Ones To Watch Awards 2026 have been revealed, celebrating emerging talent across radio, television, online media, comedy, podcasting and the wider creative industries. The awards recognise individuals who are making a growing…
Six Nations 2026: Preview, predictions and how to watch
Last year's Six Nations featured more tries than any previous championship, with 101 scored across 15 matches. Champions France ended the tournament with 30 of them - the most in a single Six Nations campaign - and Les Bleus wing Louis…
Argentina Doesn't Plan to Tap Global Debt Markets, Caputo Says
Argentina doesn't plan to sell bonds on global debt markets while the government can access alternative funding sources at lower interest rates, Economy Minister Luis Caputo said Monday. Caputo said in an interview with Radio Mitre that the…
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