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Vogue Williams fakes labour in radio show prank and panics Jamie Theakston
Vogue Williams left Jamie Theakston sweating after pretending she was about to give birth on the Heart FM studio floor. It wasn't the start to the new week host Jamie needed after the pregnant presenter secretly burst a water balloon underneath her…
Radio station that accidentally announced King Charles' death broke Ofcom rules
An Essex radio show which accidentally announced the death of King Charles has been found to have breached Ofcom rules. In May, Radio Caroline listeners were shell-shocked when the Barry Marsh show announced that His Majesty had died in news no-one…
Wes Streeting gives classy response after radio caller's homophobic rant
Wes Streeting has hit back after a radio caller's homophobic rant questioning the decision to make him Defence Secretary. The Labour frontbencher urged followers to 'be strong by being you' after a clip of the exchange was widely shared online. The…
NLive Radio appeals for support to stay on air
NLive Radio has launched a fundraising appeal as it prepares to become an independent community organisation. The Northampton-based station, known as “The Station That Loves Northampton”, is seeking support from listeners, local…
You're f***ing kidding me' - Vogue Williams 'goes into labour' live on radio
Irish presenter, Vogue Williams, 'went into labour' live on radio on Monday morning. Vogue, 40, is expecting her fourth child and her due date is only weeks away. In what has been described as the 'ultimate prank', trickster Vogue pretended her…
Radio Caroline breaches Ofcom rules on royal error
A false announcement about King Charles III's death has resulted in two Ofcom Broadcasting Code breaches for Radio Caroline. Following two complaints, the regulator found the station breached Rules 5.1 and 5.2 after three pre-recorded announcements…
Cleveland radio host thinks Shedeur Sanders era might be over for Browns
It became evident while he was in college that quarterback Shedeur Sanders would be the center of attention anywhere he went. He helped turn Jackson State University into one of the must-watch college football teams in the nation before heading to…
Veteran Bay Area radio host Lamont Hollywood laid off from 107.7 The Bone
Lamont Hollywood is the latest Bay Area radio personality to leave the airwaves. The longtime host was laid off from the San Mateo-based rock station 107.7 The Bone (KSAN-FM), he announced on social media Monday, Aug. 10. “While this…
Expansion, renovation planned for southwest Iowa hospital - Radio Iowa
A southern Iowa hospital will break ground next July on a nearly 20 MILLION dollar project that includes adding a labor and delivery suite and a permanent MRI system at the hospital. “We've had some significant projects in the last 10…
New Suffolk-based radio show Mad About Books to launch
L-R Simon Eyre, Robert Ashton and Brad Young Authors Robert Ashton and Simon Eyre will launch Mad About Books on their local community radio station, Alde and Blyth Community Radio, on 19th August. Create a free account to unlock 3 articles a month…
UNI working to get more people interested in metal casting - Radio Iowa
The University of Northern Iowa Metal Casting Center is joining with trade groups to reach out to recruit more workers, including K-12 students. The Center's associate director Nathaniel Bryant says it's an industry that impacts everyone.
'Hinihintay niyong sagot': Love Radio back on air after sign-off rumors
Listeners breathed a sigh of relief after learning that a popular FM radio station was entering a new chapter and not signing off for good. Love Radio 90.7 on Monday, August 10, addressed online speculations that it would be closing down after its…
Northampton radio station breaks away from town's university and goes independent
Northampton's community radio station NLive Radio has split from its long term academic funder and will become independent. After being funded by the University of Northampton for the past decade, the station, which covers all aspects of the town's…
At least 20 dead after 7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia - latest news
The death toll after a strong earthquake that rocked western Colombia has risen to at least 20, authorities said. In the town of Pereira, 18 people were killed and…
Vicky Pattison nails autumn's trending print in wedding guest-ready maxi dress
Although there's still a good few weeks of summer sun left, the fashion world is already looking ahead to which pieces to snap up for our autumn wardrobes, and one trend that's going to be everywhere next season is deer print. The slightly more…
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