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Virginia deputy sheriff prepares to take his first single to major country radio while still on duty
EXCLUSIVE — When Virginia -based Deputy Sheriff Chris Darlington puts his badge away, he sits down at his piano. And he's now ready to release his first single on major country radio. Darlington has served in law enforcement for nearly 20…
Vernon Kay breaks cover after addressing Tess Daly marriage split on BBC Radio 2
Vernon Kay put on a brave face as he flashed a smile after addressing his split from wife Tess Daly for first time today. The presenter seemed in good spirits as he left Radio Two this aftenoon, days after the shock announcement that his 23-year…
Tim Burgess joins Virgin Radio for mixtape show
Tim Burgess is joining Virgin Radio UK to host a new Sunday evening music series exploring influential indie and alternative tracks. The Charlatans frontman will present The Mixtape every Sunday from 6pm to 8pm for a 13 week run starting on 17 May.
Plymouth's Ocean City Radio closes after funding strain
Ocean City Radio in Plymouth has stopped broadcasting with immediate effect after rising operating costs and financial pressures linked to its DAB expansion. In a statement to supporters and listeners, the station confirmed the service had closed…
Where did the idea of a carbon footprint come from? - TPR: The Public's Radio
Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I'm Megan Hall. If you pay attention to reporting about climate change, you've probably…
BBC sets June date for Radio 4 long wave closedown
BBC Radio 4 long wave will close on 27 June after years of uncertainty over the future of its 198 kHz service. The BBC says daily on-air reminders will be broadcast to help listeners move to other ways of receiving Radio 4. The closure is being…
AIR Radio opens new Weymouth studios in town centre
AIR Radio has opened its new studios in Weymouth during celebrations marking the station's fifteenth birthday. The community radio station officially launched its new base at Jeffery House in Maiden Street during a special event attended by civic…
How to Watch Blue Jays Series Opener vs Rays: TV Channel, Live Stream, Radio
After taking two out of three games against the Los Angeles Angels over the weekend, including a 14-1 Saturday romp, runs may prove more difficult to come by as the Toronto Blue Jays welcome the American League East-leading Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays…
NBCUniversal Upfront: Here's What Happened At Radio City Music Hall With Vin Diesel, Tina Fey, Ariana Madix & Lots Of 'Summer House'
NBCUniversal 's Upfront was, surprisingly, all about television this year. After a year focused on movies, and last year's fixation on sports, this year's Radio City Music Hall presentation was all about the small screen. Bowen Yang and Matt…
For Sale' signs now posted in central Iowa affordable housing effort - Radio Iowa
The first three homes built under an affordable housing program are now on the market in Des Moines. The homes from the Central Iowa Community Land Trust are part of an effort to provide permanent, affordable housing in central Iowa. Homebuyers…
Iowa law now makes first offense animal torture a felony - Radio Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that raises the penalty for animal torture to a felony for a first offense, with a potential sentence of up to five years in prison. “This is already the legal standards across the rest of the…
Radio 1 Big Weekend in Sunderland full stage times for Friday, Saturday & Sunday
With just 10 days to go until Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland, with a packed line-up of stars ready to entertain at Herrington Country Park. And, if you've got your ticket and are now counting the days and minutes, every single stage time for…
Iowa Democrat Norwood questions operations of IPERS - Radio Iowa
John Norwood, the Democrat who's running for state treasurer, is calling for changes in oversight of the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, known as IPERS. Norwood's remarks come after the state-run pension system's CEO resigned on May 1 and…
Ian Vickers, NZ's leading radio-controlled sailor, designer and builder remembered
by Various Contributors 12 May 03:46 PDT Ian Vickers - New Zealand's leading designer, builder and sailor in the IOM class © NZRYA The sailing community lost a true legend with the passing of Ian Vickers on May 4, 2026, at the age of 57yrs…
Conservation agency in central Iowa launches non-profit arm - Radio Iowa
Polk County Conservation is creating a non-profit group to support its future operations in Iowa's most populous county. The Conservation Foundation of Polk County will help raise money to expand the department's projects in central Iowa, including…
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