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BIG FM eyes 50% non-radio revenue with new all-in-one media platform
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited's (RBNL) BIG FM has announced the integration of its media ecosystem, ONE BIG WORLD. Originally launched in 2022 to signal the company's diversification beyond radio, the updated iteration marks a shift from…
BBC Radio 5 Live's Nicky Campbell issues apology over homophobic language
Nicky Campbell was embroiled in a huge row after using a homophobic term in a work meeting. The BBC Radio 5 Live star used the term 'p***ter' while he told an anecdote to colleagues. The veteran presenter, who has been with the organisation for…
BBC Radio 2's Bob Harris shares emotional statement after cancer update
BBC Radio 2 veteran Bob Harris has released an emotional update as he undergoes treatment for prostate cancer, which had spread to his spine. The 80-year-old, who stepped down from the BBC after a mammoth 56 years, announced he was leaving his…
Eddie McGuire's radio show axed after Karl Stefanovic's sacking
Radio network ARN has cancelled its new flagship program The Long Weekend after just six episodes, but it will retain one of the show's high-profile hosts, Eddie McGuire, for a new twice-weekly sports program after the other, Karl Stefanovic, was…
BBC Radio 4 presenter Edward Stourton dies aged 68
Celebrated broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton has died at the age of 68, the BBC has confirmed. The much-loved Radio 4 presenter had become a household name through his work on several flagship current affairs programmes, including Today…
BBC newsreader and Radio 4 presenter Edward Stourton dies
Edward Stourton, whose voice became a fixture across BBC Radio and television news, has died aged 68. The veteran journalist and broadcaster died on Saturday 18 July after previously revealing he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Edward…
Edward Stourton dead: Legendary BBC Radio 4 host dies surrounded by family
BBC legend Edward Stourton has died BBC radio legend Edward Stourton died on Saturday, July 18, aged 68, surrounded by his family, the BBC announced in a statement. No cause of death has been confirmed but he had been battling prostate cancer since…
Volunteer-led radio station has 'one final opportunity' to avoid its closure
A Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire radio station is facing the risk of closure due to mounting costs. Crags Radio, which covers North Nottinghamshire and North East Derbyshire, has been running for six years. The volunteer-led radio station has now…
Former BBC Radio Merseyside presenter publishes first book
Former BBC Radio Merseyside presenter Steve Roberts has published his first novel. Not Young Enough To Know Everything, follows the life of Nick, whose future is shaped by a seemingly ordinary decision made during a job interview at the age of 15.
BBC Radio 2 legend Bob Harris flooded with support over emotional cancer update
BBC Radio 2 legend Bob Harris has been flooded with support as he made an emotional update about his cancer battle. Bob, 80, announced in April that his prostate cancer has spread to his upper spine. Last month, the radio icon confirmed he would be…
BBC Radio legend issues heartbreaking cancer update after stepping down
A BBC Radio 2 icon who was stepped down from his role after 56 years following a cancer diagnosis has issued a heartbreaking statement. Bob Harris revealed in June that he would withdraw from hosting his show after his prostate cancer had spread to…
U.S. House Speaker says Iowa 'at tip of spear' in this year's midterms - Radio Iowa
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Iowa is at the center of the battle to maintain Republican control of the U.S. House. “You are literally the tip of the spear on the front lines,” Johnson said Friday evening. “What happens in…
Plan to assess Bridgwater Penel Orlieu cinema's future approved
Plans to assess what could happen to a town's empty cinema and bingo hall building have been approved. Penel Orlieu in Bridgwater, Somerset, has been empty since 2022 in the town centre after Scott Cinemas and Mecca Bingo left the building.
Sally Nugent announces heartbreaking death of BBC colleague live on air
Sally Nugent paid tribute to the late star on B BC Breakfast. During Monday's show (July 20), Sally was detailing the latest headlines to viewers before announcing the tragic news of Edward Stourton's death. She commented: 'The BBC journalist and…
Gambling regulator threatens prediction market with High Court action
Anne Marie Caulfield, who has been chief executive of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) since it began operations last year, said prediction markets amount to betting and therefore fall under her remit. She said the GRAI…
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