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Tributes paid to broadcaster Tony Currie, the first voice of Radio Clyde
Tributes have been paid to broadcaster Tony Currie, who has died from cancer at the age of 74. Currie was the first voice of Radio Clyde, when it went on air in 1973, and later worked for STV and BBC Scotland. He also owned and ran Radio Six…
BBC Radio 2 line-up shake up and Sara Cox's drivetime replacement announced
The BBC has announced a big shake up to the Radio 2 presenting team, with new Drivetime and Country Show hosts joining. Angela Scanlon is the surprise name to replace Sara Cox, taking the hot seat weekdays between 4pm and 7pm. She will kicking off…
Why the World's Biggest Radio Telescope Had to Tweak Nature's Perfect Sunflower Spiral
Scientists love taking inspiration from nature. The evolutionary processes that have created such a diverse panoply of life on Earth can be a great source of ideas in solving technical problems. One such example is the pattern of sunflower seeds -…
Untelevised Lewis Hamilton team radio as Ferrari confusion emerges
Untelevised footage from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has unearthed another awkward exchange between Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari after the safety car was deployed in Baku. Hamilton finished sixth in Saturday's race as Mercedes driver George Russell…
DJ Martin D dead: Radio veteran dies at 56 as family pay heartbreaking tribute
Veteran DJ Martin D's family paid tribute as they announced his death Veteran radio star DJ Martin D, real name Martin Dipasupil, has died at the age of 56. His family paid heartbreaking tribute to the star as they confirmed the news in a Facebook…
BBC could cull your favourite TV and radio stations: 'We wouldn't guarantee any programme or channel will exist forever'
The BBC is considering closing TV channels and radio stations, or moving them to an online-only model. It is currently cutting different areas of the business to make £500K in savings. The BBC is currently on a drive to save more than half a…
Sara Cox opens about her Radio 2 breakfast show return and parenting teenagers in her 50s: 'You loosen the apron strings
When Sara Cox speaks to HELLO! around midday, her high-energy warmth and trademark northern wit are infectious. She has just wrapped up another broadcast of BBC Radio 2's flagship breakfast show – a prestigious gig even before you consider…
Development of indigenous secure radios for IAF combat fleet in final phase; to be completed by year-end
The Indian Air Force (IAF) can expect the development of an indigenous “Software Defined Radio (SDR) — the next generation communication system conceived by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) — to complete…
Famed radio and TV priest Fulton Sheen is beatified in St. Louis, putting him a step from sainthood
As tens of thousands of Catholic worshippers stood Thursday in a football stadium-turned-temporary cathedral, all eyes focused on a teenage boy walking solemnly toward the makeshift altar, accompanied by his parents and siblings. James Fulton…
Banksy's flag statue's long-term future explored by council
Katherine Gray Local Democracy Reporting Service Westminster City Council has said it is 'exploring all options' for the future of Banksy's Blinded by the Flag statue in central London. The street artist erected the statue of a man marching off a…
Banksy's flag statue's long-term future explored by council
Westminster City Council has said it is 'exploring all options' for the future of Banksy's Blinded by the Flag statue in central London. The street artist erected the statue of a man marching off a plinth with his face covered by a flag at Waterloo…
DJ dies age 56 as devastated family and heartbroken fans mourn 'painful loss
A popular DJ has sadly died. Radio presenter DJ Martin D, real name Martin Dipasupil, has passed away aged 56. His devastated family confirmed the heartbreaking news in an emotional Facebook tribute: 'With deep sadness, we announce that our Papa…
After another disappointing finish, Lovullo contemplates future with D-backs
SAN DIEGO -- The Diamondbacks have a number of decisions to make this offseason and the first one, which could come this week, is whether Torey Lovullo returns as manager for an 11th season. Lovullo, hired by GM Mike Hazen prior to the 2017 season…
Jim Jordan predicts third Trump impeachment if Democrats take control of House
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Sunday predicted that Democrats will impeach President Trump for a third time between his two presidencies if they take control of the House after the November midterm elections. Jordan suggested in an interview on…
Weekly Market Pulse: U.S. 10-Year Yield Finally Broke Above 5% (undefined:US10Y)
Last week, the 10-year yield finally broke above 5%, an event I've anticipated for years, rising nearly 19 basis points to close at 5.18%. Real rates broke out too. The 10-year TIPS yield hit its highest level since briefly topping 3% in November…
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