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Two-month consultation launched for Commercial Radio and Metro Broadcast license renewals
A two-month public consultation has been launched to collect public feedback on the sound broadcasting license renewal applications submitted by Commercial Radio and Metro Broadcast, the Communications Authority said on Wednesday. SCROLL TO…
Radio 1's Charlie Hedges warned to 'chill' as she takes on even more work
She might be busier than ever, but BBC Radio 1's Charlie Hedges has been told to slow down by those closest to her. Earlier this year, the network announced a major overhaul, which saw a string of broadcasters depart their roles. As part of the…
Woman's Hour at 80, Elvis Costello and the Pet Shop Boys: this week's best radio
The result was a celebration and a reckoning. A reminder of how every woman's right has had to be fought for, whether that be reproductive rights or equal pay. Time and again the cost of speaking up as a woman was brought up. One of the guests, the…
New Lewis Hamilton evidence in untelevised Bahrain GP team radio
Untelevised team radio footage from the Bahrain Grand Prix has revealed the moment Lewis Hamilton learned that Ferrari had made a mistake by choosing dry tyres for the restart. Ferrari explained that its tyre choice was partly based on onboard…
Untelevised Oscar Piastri team radio as 'master of chaos' found
Untelevised team radio footage from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia has revealed the moment Oscar Piastri accused Alex Albon of “brake-checking” in the heat of the moment. It comes after the FIA took no further action against…
Reynolds one of 13 governors to follow Trump's red-dye diesel action - Radio Iowa
Governor Reynolds has issued a proclamation that follows President Trump's executive order to suspend penalties for the use of tax-exempt diesel on public roads. The fuel, which includes a red dye, is generally restricted to off-road use. U.S. Ag…
Sunderland news: Talbi's future and Europa League squad alterations - Nick Barnes Q&A
In this final part of a special Q&A, BBC Radio Newcastle's Sunderland commentator Nick Barnes assesses Chemsdine Talbis' prospects and looks at whether the injured Brian Brobbey might be replaced in the Europa League squad. Terry asked: Does Talbi…
Sunderland news: Regis le Bris' future and summer striker regrets - Nick Barnes Q&A
In the second of a three-part Q&A with BBC Radio Newcastle's Sunderland commentator Nick Barnes, he looks at whether Regis le Bris' head could be turned by another club and any potential regrets over the Black Cats' summer recruitment. Les asked:…
Kingston community 'sad and wounded' by Ancient Market fire
A clean-up is under way after a fire which destroyed a number of stalls at Kingston's Ancient Market, as well as damaging a number of nearby shops. The Metropolitan Police said the cause of the fire, which started at the south-west London market in…
Kingston community 'sad and wounded' by Ancient Market fire
Victoria Cook and Gem O'Reilly, BBC London, Kingston Market A clean-up is under way after a fire which destroyed a number of stalls at Kingston's Ancient Market, as well as damaging a number of nearby shops. The Metropolitan Police said the cause…
Police investigate fire at Kingston's Ancient Market
The Metropolitan Police is investigating a fire which destroyed a number of stalls at Kingston's Ancient Market in south-west London. Four fire engines and some 25 firefighters were called to the blaze on Market Place, Kingston upon Thames, in the…
Will AI kill the Asian entertainment industry, or reinvent it?
Singapore celebrated its 61st birthday with two films. One, Bersama Majulah, depicts the Southeast Asian country under siege by zombies; the other, Trace Project, tells an inspiring tale of a young man who grows up to become Singapore's first…
France is caught between angry students and unforgiving bond markets
French government bond yields soared on Wednesday as pressure on the government intensified ahead of budget talks starting next week. Student protests, due to restart on Thursday, underline a growing political and economic challenge facing the…
AFL player movement tracker: trade requests, free agency latest, who's on the move?
It's AFL player movement season, with trades and free agency set to dominate the month of October. So who is going where? Keep track with our player movement guide here. The 2026 AFL trade period commences on Monday, October 5 and closes in the…
Dexter Fletcher making return to acting with part in Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen
Director Dexter Fletcher has said he is making a return to acting with a part in Guy Ritchie's hit series The Gentlemen. Fletcher, 60, who was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by the Prince of Wales on Wednesday, said…
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