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Sara Cox admits Ibiza disaster nearly knocked Radio 1 off air
Sara Cox has recalled the time she almost was forced off air during a BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show slot. The presenter, who now entertains listeners on the same time slot on Radio 2, admitted the weather almost caused chaos as she played a set…
UEFA Women's Champions League LIVE: Paris FC vs Arsenal & OL Lyonnes vs Chelsea - build-up, team news, score, radio commentary, text updates & match stats
Paris FC have won two of their opening three matches in Ligue 1 Feminin - but lost the other game 7-1 to OL Lyonnes. That explains their ultra-defensive stance so far in this match. Arsenal have had 73 per cent possession, but are yet to register a…
Metro Mayor to push for Radio Merseyside to be spared from cuts
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has described BBC local radio as “unbelievably important to the very DNA of this city” amid potential cuts to the service. Mr Rotheram said he met with Matt Brittin, BBC director general, during the Labour…
Iowa Association of Business and Industry members have postive outlook on the economy - Radio Iowa
Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) president Nicole Crain says 63% of members still plan to make capital expenditures in the fourth quarter. “We've seen that number this year be between 60 and 70%, which is really…
Local radio talent to take centre stage at festival
A session at the Audio Academy Festival will put local radio's role in developing new broadcasting talent under the spotlight. Your Specialist Subject: The Fastest-Growing Part of UK Radio will take place on the Impact Stage at the Royal College of…
Eddy Temple-Morris leaves Virgin Radio Legends
Eddy Temple-Morris has left Virgin Radio after the broadcaster ended his programme on Virgin Radio Legends. News Broadcasting says the decision comes as part of cost savings while it continues investing in the future of Virgin Radio UK. Dennie…
Relay Raises $36 Million to Turn the Frontline Radio Into an AI Assistant
In 1940, engineers at Galvin Manufacturing, the company that would become Motorola, built a handheld two-way radio for the U.S. Army. Soldiers called it the Handie-Talkie. You pressed a button, you talked, you let go. Eighty-six years later, that's…
7 massive '80s songs that were completely banned from the radio upon release - and the reasons why
From provocative lyrics to risqué music videos, several major songs from that era were banned or heavily censored by radio and TV stations, sparking controversy for the artists behind them. Join HELLO! as we look back at some of the decade's…
Smart radio startup Relay raises $36M to help businesses capture vital intelligence from frontline workers - SiliconANGLE
The business communications startup Relay Inc. says it's trying to capture “frontline intelligence” for enterprises after raising $36 million in funding, bringing its total amount raised so far to more than $90 million. Today's round…
Winnebago officials drafting ordinance for solar, crypo, battery and data center facilities - Radio Iowa
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors is beginning the process of updating zoning ordinances for solar fields and data centers as well as industrial crypo facilities and battery systems that store electricity from wind turbines. A crypto mine…
Kimberley Christmas market cancelled over costs and staffing
A Christmas market held in a town in Nottinghamshire has been cancelled due to rising costs and lack of volunteers. The Kimberley market, which attracted more than 80 stalls, was handed over to the town council in 2024 after being run by volunteers…
ECCK calls for easing EV regulation, predictability in defense trade
The European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) recommended that Korean authorities ease regulations on electric vehicles (EVs) and improve predictability in the defense offset system in its annual white paper unveiled Wednesday. The ECCK…
BBC removes article claiming bare nails trend perpetuates 'White supremacist' beauty standards
The BBC removed an article that suggested the trend of leaving fingernails unpainted could perpetuate 'White supremacist' beauty standards after it drew backlash Saturday. The original article, 'How the bare nails trend became a class issue,'…
Nottingham Forest podcast: The City Ground and Brazil
On the latest Shut Up And Show More Football podcast BBC Radio Nottingham's David Jackson is joined by football commentator, scout and author Jon Cotterill. Forest currently have six Brazilian players playing under Oliver Glasner and Cotterill…
Cesium atomic clocks: The backbone of precise 5G timing
As 5G networks expand in scale, complexity, and societal importance, the underlying timing infrastructure that keeps them synchronized has become a strategic technology domain. While radio access innovations—massive multiple‑input…
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