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BBC Radio Sheffield: Watch Thursday's Football Heaven
Watch Thursday night's edition of BBC Radio Sheffield's Football Heaven, reacting to the midweek action, and discussing the latest football news. Get in touch by calling 0800 111 4949. The show is on from 18:00-19:00 GMT on Thursday, 26 February -…
Yuja Wang accuses Radio 3's Norman Lebrecht of misogynistic bullying
Pianist Yuja Wang today made public an email written to her by writer, critic and Radio 3 presenter Norman LeBrecht, and her response that accuses the journalist of “derogatory misogynistic bullying”. Lebrecht had written to the…
This Form of Media Is Now More Popular Than Talk Radio for the First Time. Here's Why That Matters.
For the first time, podcasts now account for a slightly larger share of U.S. spoken-word listening than AM/FM talk radio, with 40% of listening time versus 39% for radio. This crossover caps a decade-long shift in which radio's spoken-word share…
Letters: Why are police departments paying so much for radios?
Why do 700/800 MHz public-safety radios cost $8,000 to $11,000+ per unit? This technology has been around for well over 15 years. These aren't cutting-edge miracles — they're ruggedized radios with computers inside. The real issue is a…
Rebrand for Radio Academy to Audio Academy and new Chair appointed
The Radio Academy has rebranded as The Audio Academy and appointed Nick Pitts as its new Chair. The change, confirmed at the organisation's AGM today, reflects a broader remit across radio, podcasts and on-demand audio as the UK audio sector…
'Wuthering Heights': Meet the Folk Singer Whose Obscure Radio Performance of a 19th-Century Ballad Captured Emerald Fennell's Ear
Folk musician Olivia Chaney has performed “Dark Eyed Sailor” more times than she can count. The 19th-century British ballad about a lost love returning was on her proposed track list for three separate albums, including her…
Ethanol industry leader 'not optimistic' congress will reach E15 deal - Radio Iowa
An ethanol industry leader says he doubts congress will pass a bill anytime soon that would allow the year-round sale of fuel blended with 15% ethanol. Yesterday was the deadline set for a vote in the U.S. House on a bill to end the EPA's anti-smog…
Swedish vocal quartet Åkervinda among highlights in annual radio festival on ABC Classic
In 2026, ABC Classic marks 10 years of celebrating music by women, with its annual Festival of Female Composers. In 2016, the network started a project championing music by women, across centuries of classical music, around International Women's…
Exclusive: Times Radio in discussions for Boat Race radio rights
Times Radio is in advanced discussions with the Boat Race over the exclusive radio rights for the annual Oxbridge regatta on the Thames, City AM understands. The race's TV broadcast is already switching from the BBC to Channel 4 and organisers are…
Judges invite EU to fine Orbán for shutting down critical Budapest radio station
EU judges have shamed Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán for attacking free speech, adding to his election campaign clashes. “Hungary has infringed the freedom of expression and information enshrined in Article 11 of the Charter of…
IIA team makes key solar observation using radio telescope and Aditya-L1 satellite payload
Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have made observations of shocks driven by coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the Sun by using its Gauribidanur radio telescope and Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) payload onboard…
Radio legend, 55, dies after broadcasting to the very end despite brutal disease
A radio legend has sadly passed away. The airwaves star was popular among his audience and continued broadcasting until the very end of his life. Radio icon Jim 'Boomer' Gordon died aged 55 on Monday February 23 following a three-and-a-half-year…
Black holes! Supernovas! Merging galaxies! Oh my! Largest radio survey of the cosmos ever reveals 13.7 million powerful cosmic objects and events
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you…
Hungary broke EU law by taking radio station off air, top court rules
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Feb 26, 2026, 06:50 PM BUDAPEST – The EU's top court ruled on Feb 26 that Hungary had violated the bloc's law by forcing a leading independent radio station often critical…
Iowa Senator Ernst applauds putting USDA building up for sale - Radio Iowa
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is celebrating the potential sale of a federal government building in Washington, D.C. Ernst joined Trump Administration officials at a news conference to announce a USDA office building that opened in 1936 is being put on…
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