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Radio 1Xtra's Kaylee Golding named Wolverhampton Pride host
A BBC radio presenter has been announced as the host of this year's Wolverhampton Pride. Radio 1Xtra's Kaylee Golding will compere the city's free-to-attend event at West Park on 6 June. The Birmingham-based DJ is also known for being the founder…
HT Media pulls plug on FM radio business after mounting losses
HT Media has decided to shut down all of its FM radio operations across key Indian markets, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai. The company, along with its subsidiaries, will surrender multiple radio licenses to the government and…
Rupert Murdoch's Irish radio group reports advertising revenue fall
The company behind Dublin radio stations Q102 and FM104, plus LMFM and Cork's 96FM, has reported a fall in advertising revenue for its last financial year. Onic Audio, which is ultimately owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation, had net…
Rescheduled dates announced for Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling
This year's Radio 2 in the Park will now take place in City Park, Stirling from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September. The new dates follow a decision by BBC Radio 2 to reschedule the event after discussions with local stakeholders, including the…
BBC forced to apologise after accidentally playing wrong Radio 2 show - AGAIN
ANGRY Radio 2 listeners have been left bewildered after a huge technical clanger – and the wrong show being broadcast. The mishap happened during musical theatre extravaganza Elaine Paige on Sunday, which currently airs every Sunday…
Community radio drives $153m into Australian music - new study
Australia's community radio sector contributes an estimated A$153.1 million to the country's struggling music industries each year. Our new research findings show community radio airs an estimated 390,960 hours of Australian music each year. This…
What makes a good sports radio market?
Los Angeles isn't a sports city. At least, that's what the stereotype says, right? LA fans show up late and leave early. They only go to the game to be seen. You've heard all the classic tropes. But the city's sports fans must be doing something…
BREAKING: New dates revealed for Stirling's Radio 2 Party in Park after delay
The revised dates for this year's Radio 2 Party in the Park festival in Stirling have been revealed by BBC chiefs. The flagship live music event for the station was revealed earlier this year to be heading to the iconic City Park venue in the…
EXCLUSIVE: Karl Stefanovic's secret family plan revealed amid shock radio move
He's one of Australia's most loved TV personalities – but Karl Stefanovic is starting a brand new chapter in radio, and those close to him say his plans go far beyond the microphone. The Today co-host has signed on to host The Long Weekend…
NASCAR spotter calls out Natalie Decker after Dover radio outburst
Natalie Decker was quite emotional over the radio during Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Dover Motor Speedway after being dealt a penalty. Decker's radio transmissions included her saying she was 'just trying to keep it together' and…
Vassos Alexander runs District line for Track Radio
Track Radio breakfast host Vassos Alexander has completed a 100km run along the full District line route. The challenge covered every branch of the London Underground line on Sunday, with Vassos becoming the first person known to have completed the…
BBC Scotland reveals radio plan for World Cup fans
BBC Radio Scotland will carry live commentary on every Scotland group match at the FIFA World Cup Finals. The BBC Scotland plan covers radio, television, BBC Sounds, iPlayer, Gaelic output, podcasts, news and social media as Scotland return to the…
BBC forced to apologise after Elaine Paige's radio show plunged into chaos
BBC Radio 2 was forced to issue an apology following a major mix-up during Elaine Paige's popular radio programme on Sunday (May 17). A scheduling blunder meant BBC audiences heard the incorrect second hour of her pre-recorded programme. Instead of…
The ultimate guide to Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026: full lineup, set times and everything you need to know
It's time to dust off the bucket hat and kaleidoscopic glasses and slip into a pair of wellies because festival season is officially upon us. Yup, the month of May is choc-full of weekend events with impressive line ups. FOCUS Wales in Wrexham has…
Governor signs Iowa property tax limitation into law - Radio Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that GOP legislators say is the hallmark of rheir 2026 session — the move to limit future property tax increases. A small group of legislators and Reynolds gathered in the Iowa Capitol's…
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