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BBC Radio Sheffield: Watch Tuesday's Football Heaven
Watch Tuesday night's edition of BBC Radio Sheffield's Football Heaven, discussing the latest football news and previewing Bradford City v Rotherham United. Get in touch by calling 0800 111 4949. The show is on from 18:00-19:00 GMT on Tuesday, 24…
Kyle Sandilands on radio show's future amid Jackie O walkout
Radio star Kyle Sandilands has given a candid update as the fallout from his on-air spat with co-host Jackie “O” Henderson continues. Listeners were shocked when the pair had a heated argument on the February 20 episode of the Kyle…
BBC Radio 2 and Radio 4 feature in BPG nominations
BBC Radio 2 and Radio 4 presenters dominate the audio shortlists at this year's Broadcasting Press Guild Awards. The 52nd annual ceremony will take place at The Barbican in London on Wednesday 18 March, with nominees voted for by more than 150…
Radio Moscow's Millennial Answer to 'Free Bird', and 3 More Modern Songs With Face-Melting Guitar Solos
In 2009, psych-rock band Radio Moscow released their second album, Brain Cycles, which took a more vocal-focused approach to songwriting than their first album. The aim was to really lean into an old-school psychedelic sound, and it paid off. One…
Dorset Coast Radio celebrates DAB+ expansion
The team at Dorset Coast Radio is celebrating its recent addition to a second DAB digital radio multiplex. The move extends the station's digital reach beyond Poole, Purbeck and Wimborne, where it has been broadcast since it launched. Station…
Radio Maria chief signs off after expansion
Radio Maria England now broadcasts on 17 DAB areas following a three-year expansion under its outgoing Operations Manager. Pierre Petrou has stepped down from the Christian station after overseeing significant changes to its distribution…
BBC Radio Merseyside presenter says 'I'm back' as health update shared
A BBC Radio Merseyside presenter has confirmed he is 'back' after sharing a heartfelt statement on social media. Billy Hui, who is the High Sheriff of Merseyside, regularly appears on local radio stations. He also founded the SingMe Merseyside…
How do we know if microplastics affect our health? - 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. It feels like there's a new story every day about microplastics —…
Pella's Vermeer ready to expand business with Bondurant build - Radio Iowa
The leader of one of the businesses that will benefit from a new state economic development program is providing more details about their plans. Vermeer Corporation in Pella is receiving incentives from the Business Incentives for Growth or BIG…
Grassley hopeful State of the Union spotlights agriculture, bridge safety - Radio Iowa
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says tonight's State of the Union Address will certainly cover topics like tariffs and the economy, immigration, health care and more, but some Iowa-specific items may also make the president's list. “I would hope…
Iowa DOT looking to cut salt and sand budget with fewer winter storms - Radio Iowa
The State Transportation Commission is discussing cutting a portion of the DOT's snow removal budget. DOT Winter Operations director Craig Bargfrede says they haven't been as busy as past years. “The last two years and what not, have shown…
Fears for town's 1940s day future over lack of volunteers
A popular event inspired the 'community spirit' of World War Two may be cancelled if organisers cannot find more volunteers. Heywood 1940s Day, which displays replica warplanes and has a parade, attracts about 10,000 visitors every summer in…
People urged to avoid Berwick area after industrial building fire
People living in an area of East Sussex have been told to stay away after a fire broke out in an industrial building. East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (ESFRS) said it was called shortly after 03:00 GMT to the blaze on Alfriston Road, Berwick, and…
Scoop: Employees say WLRN's future at stake in latest escalation with leadership
Miami's NPR station faces a growing revolt among employees who say board chair Richard Rampell is putting the station in jeopardy. Why it matters: The future of public radio in Miami is at stake in an escalating conflict between South Florida…
KCC Live remains off-air and in breach
KCC Live has been found in breach of its community radio licence after remaining off air on FM since December 2024. In Issue 540 of its Broadcast and On Demand Bulletin, Ofcom said MissionNeed Limited failed to provide the licensed service as…
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