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mirror.co.uk - Jamie Roberts - BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend show fan spots 'awkward' Greg James moment
BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend show fan spots 'awkward' Greg James moment
The Mirror

Greg James' behind-the-scenes tour of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend is always a hit with fans. And this year was no different. However, there was one awkward moment that was spotted by fans - and it wasn't the presenter climbing into a bin. Greg…

futurism.com - Joe Wilkins - Sun Suddenly Blasts Powerful Radio Transmission for 19 Continuous Days
Sun Suddenly Blasts Powerful Radio Transmission for 19 Continuous Days
Futurism

Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech The Sun has broken a new record for continuous radio wave transmissions, blasting a powerful signal four times longer than any other similar phenomenon ever recorded. Data from the…

arrl.org - Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Volunteers for Emergency Preparedness
Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Volunteers for Emergency Preparedness
ARRL

Senator Ted Cruz, in a strong pre-Memorial Day message publicly highlighted the critical role that Amateur Radio Service volunteers play during disasters, praising and thanking ham radio operators who provide essential communications when storms…

rollingstone.com - Andy Greene - Meet the Yes Keyboardist Who Also Gave Us 'Video Killed the Radio Star' and 'Heat of the Moment
Meet the Yes Keyboardist Who Also Gave Us 'Video Killed the Radio Star' and 'Heat of the Moment
Rolling Stone

Had things turned a little differently for Geoff Downes, the keyboardist would have gone down in history as merely the guy whose opening notes to the Buggles' “Video Killed the Radio Star” kickstarted MTV, and an entire new era of…

bbc.co.uk - Simon Furber - East Horsley's ornate Victorian bridges and their industrial past
East Horsley's ornate Victorian bridges and their industrial past
BBC

Simon Furber, in East Horsley and Patrick Barlow, South East Tucked away in a Surrey woodland, a collection of bridges stands as a subtle reminder to the county's architectural past. Just 10 of the 15 Lovelace Bridges survive today between East and…

bbc.co.uk - Simon Furber - East Horsley's ornate Victorian bridges and their industrial past
East Horsley's ornate Victorian bridges and their industrial past
BBC

Simon Furber,in East Horsleyand Tucked away in a Surrey woodland, a collection of bridges stands as a subtle reminder to the county's architectural past. Just 10 of the 15 Lovelace Bridges survive today between East and West Horsley, but those that…

headlineplanet.com - Brian Cantor - Tucker Wetmore's 'Brunette' Officially Reaches #1 At Country Radio
Tucker Wetmore's 'Brunette' Officially Reaches #1 At Country Radio
Headline Planet

Rising country star Tucker Wetmore claims the top spot on this week's Mediabase country radio singles chart. His “Brunette” rises one spot to earn the pinnacle position, ranking as the leader in Mediabase chart points for the May…

headlineplanet.com - Brian Cantor - PinkPantheress & Zara Larsson's 'Stateside' Reaches #1 At Rhythmic Radio
PinkPantheress & Zara Larsson's 'Stateside' Reaches #1 At Rhythmic Radio
Headline Planet

PinkPantheress & Zara Larsson's hit “Stateside” officially secures #1 on this week's Mediabase rhythmic radio chart. Played ~5,610 times during the May 17-23 tracking period, “Stateside” rises two spots to #1 this week.

headlineplanet.com - Brian Cantor - Madonna's 'I Feel So Free' Earns #1 On Dance Radio Chart
Madonna's 'I Feel So Free' Earns #1 On Dance Radio Chart
Headline Planet

Madonna's “I Feel So Free” completes its run to #1 on this week's Mediabase dance radio chart. Up three places from last week's position, “I Feel So Free” earns #1 thanks to the ~677 spins it received during the May…

nytimes.com - Madeline Coleman - Kimi Antonelli is making this F1 title his. George Russell is watching it slip away
Kimi Antonelli is making this F1 title his. George Russell is watching it slip away
The New York Times

MONTREAL — The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix began with a familiar scene. Two black and silver Formula 1 cars with green accents lined up next to each other for the sixth time this season, when accounting for sprint races. This time, George…

forbes.com - Hugh McIntyre - Bruno Mars Matches Taylor Swift With A New Top 10 Smash
Bruno Mars Matches Taylor Swift With A New Top 10 Smash
Forbes

'Risk It All' becomes the twenty-second top 10 hit for Bruno Mars on Billboard's Radio Songs chart. He ties Taylor Swift's historic record with his latest smash. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 10: Bruno Mars reacts onstage after a parade honoring his…

bbc.co.uk - Ben Parker - Is it going to be sunny at the Suffolk Show?
Is it going to be sunny at the Suffolk Show?
BBC

Tens of thousands of people are expected to visit the outskirts of Ipswich as Suffolk's largest agricultural show returns to Trinity Park. The Suffolk Show is held over two days and offers displays, chances to meet animals and taste local food. The…

mirror.co.uk - Scott Trotter - Alan Brazil issues health update as talkSPORT host says 'I was nearly gone
Alan Brazil issues health update as talkSPORT host says 'I was nearly gone
The Mirror

Alan Brazil's health is starting to 'improve rapidly' after undergoing a life-saving operation. The talkSPORT presenter admitted 'he was nearly gone' before NHS staff worked a miracle, and that he is a 'lucky boy'. The broadcaster also declared he…

mirror.co.uk - Abbie Meehan - Watch Brighton vs Man Utd - TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
Watch Brighton vs Man Utd - TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
The Mirror

Kick-off time and date: The final day of the 2025/26 Premier League season takes place this Sunday, May 24. This fixture is scheduled to kick off at 4pm along with every other game in the division to ensure competitive integrity. Match location:…

mirror.co.uk - Matt Davies - Alan Titchmarsh's subtle dig at BBC star who 'lives in London
Alan Titchmarsh's subtle dig at BBC star who 'lives in London
The Mirror

Alan Titchmarsh has taken a swipe at a BBC Radio 2 star who 'lives in London' over alleged comments about a vehicle he owns. Alan's remarks came as he described a typical Saturday with his wife, Alison, following the couple's recent move to a new…

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