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Ipswich podcast: Premier League analysis from BBC Radio Suffolk
Join Brenner Woolley for BBC Radio Suffolk's latest episode of The Blue Hour as Ipswich look to put defeat against Liverpool behind them and focus on a tricky trip to Crystal Palace. Listen below or on BBC Sounds here - and subscribe to the…
Trevor Nelson 'overwhelmed' on return to BBC Radio 2 after brain tumour surgery
Trevor Nelson has officially returned to Radio 2 after undergoing surgery for a brain tumour, thanking fans for their 'overwhelming' love and support during his health battles. The 62-year-old was forced to take time away from the spotlight over…
Breach for Drystone Radio over offensive language
Drystone Radio has been found in breach of the Broadcasting Code after offensive language was aired during a live rugby commentary programme on 14th March just after 12pm. The community station, which covers Sutton-in-Craven, Ilkley and Wharfedale…
BBC Radio icon shares sad update of cancer diagnosis
Broadcasting legend 'Whispering' Bob Harris has given fans a candid update into his cancer diagnosis as he reveals he has started intensive radiotherapy. The 80-year-old radio star told fans his prostate cancer had spread to his upper spine in…
Trevor Nelson returns to BBC Radio 2 after surgery
Trevor Nelson has returned to BBC Radio 2 after recovering from surgery for a brain tumour earlier this summer. Opening his first show back, Trevor told listeners he had missed being in the studio and on air, describing it as an emotional and…
Radio Wyvern Gold launches across Worcester
Radio Wyvern Gold is now broadcasting across Worcester, offering a digital station dedicated to music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. The new station is available on DAB digital radio, Alexa smart speakers, the Radio Wyvern app and online. The playlist…
Early DTT switch off could put radio at risk
A new study warns that switching off Digital Terrestrial Television in 2034 could increase radio transmission costs by over 50%. Research by Frontier Economics, commissioned by Radiocentre, shows that many radio broadcasters share transmission…
Charlie and Jerry launch Radio 1 show with Live Lounge news
Charlie Hedges and Jeremiah Asiamah have launched their new BBC Radio 1 show by announcing the full line-up for Live Lounge Month 2026. The series returns on 5th October featuring performances every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12pm throughout…
Trevor Nelson, 62, returns to Radio 2 after surgery for brain tumour
Trevor Nelson returned to BBC Radio 2 for the first time since having 'very serious surgery' for a brain tumour. The broadcaster, 62, was back presenting his two hour slot on Monday afternoon and reflected on his 'emotional and difficult summer'.
Cottontail and squirrell hunters should see good numbers in Iowa - Radio Iowa
The hunting seasons for pheasants and deer get a lot of attention in Iowa, but there are hunters who chase smaller game animals. Iowa DNR upland game biologist Todd Bogenschutz says many hunters like to go after cottontail rabbits. “Last…
'Put your game faces on': Radio captures first responders at Amazon cargo plane crash scene at MIA - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. (WSVN) - Radio transmissions captured the moments when dozens of first responders were dispatched to the site of a deadly cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport on Labor Day weekend. Those firefighters…
Both candidates for governor would sign Iowa regs for automated license plate readers - Radio Iowa
The candidates running to be Iowa's next governor use words like “creepy” and “invasive” to describe the tens of thousands of Flock cameras that are capturing and storing license plate images and both would support state…
Ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing to apply to test driverless vehicles in Hong Kong
Mainland Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing will apply to test autonomous vehicles in a Hong Kong urban area this year, a government adviser has revealed, with the trial runs potentially being expanded later on to cover more new development…
Zoe Ball launches new afternoon show on GHR
Zoe Ball returned to radio today with her brand new show on Greatest Hits Radio. Zoe welcomed listeners to the first Zoe Ball in the Afternoon, sharing her excitement and mentioning how pleased she was to be working alongside Ken Bruce again. She…
Apple FM starts broadcasting from new studio
Apple FM has begun broadcasting from its new town centre studio at Ina's Cottage in Taunton. The community station went live from the Grade II listed building at 10am on Saturday 5 September, with volunteers taking part in the opening broadcast.
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