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Sara Cox holds on to Radio 2 breakfast listeners
Audiences for the Radio 2 breakfast show held steady during Sara Cox's first months as host, figures have shown. The programme attracted an average of 6.44 million weekly listeners across July to September, up very slightly from 6.37 million in…
Sara Cox increases Radio 2 breakfast listeners after replacing Scott Mills
Audiences for the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show rose during Sara Cox's first months as host, figures have shown. The programme attracted an average of 6.44 million weekly listeners across July to September, up a little from 6.37 million in April to…
BBC Radio star has mic snatched at football match as fan screams abuse at him
A BBC Radio star has hit back at a fan after being subjected to an abusive rant and having his microphone snatched out of his hand. Adam Johnson, who presents sport and football commentary on BBC Radio Cumbria and co-hosts The Barrow Social on BBC…
BBC Radio 2 star Vernon Kay owns up after making major error on his show
BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay has opened up about an error he made during a show when he inadvertently made an offensive comment. Vernon, 52, hinted at said remark during his programme on October 27 when he was introducing and talking with…
'I'm a top BBC Radio 2 star - here's a bombshell secret you don't hear on air'
Sara Cox has lifted the lid on her secret to her joyous breakfast shows This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Earlier this summer, BBC bosses announced a new era of BBC…
Wi-Fi Grew Out of CSIRO Radio Astronomer John O'Sullivan's Search for Exploding Black Holes
In 1974 Stephen Hawking predicted that small black holes should eventually explode, and that the blast would give off radio waves. A young Australian radio astronomer named John O'Sullivan went looking for them. “John didn't find…
Vernon Kay says 'I don't want to be shown the door' after major error on BBC Radio 2
Vernon Kay has spoken after an error on BBC Radio 2 BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay has said he doesn't want to be shown the door after he made an error while presenting his programme. Vernon, 52, has been with the broadcaster for several years…
Vernon Kay says he 'doesn't want to be shown the door' after BBC Radio 2 gaffe
BBC Radio 2 host Vernon Kay has admitted he's worried about getting the boot after making a blunder on his show. The 52-year-old presenter, who's been a fixture at the broadcaster for years and amassed a loyal fanbase throughout his lengthy career…
Betelgeuse's Atmosphere is Back to Normal after Great Dimming Event, New Radio Observations Show
New radio observations with NSF's Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) show the red supergiant star's outer atmosphere has rebounded and hint that its recently identified companion star…
Final report from Iowa Medicaid Fraud Task Force discussed - Radio Iowa
A task force appointed by the governor is recommending a more than 60% increase in the number of state employees who investigate Medicaid fraud allegations. The group also recommends using better technology, including artificial intelligence, to…
KISS's Gene Simmons on AI in music industry: 'Learn how to use it, otherwise it will use you'
Gene Simmons of KISS fame is urging the music world to get on board with artificial intelligence. The “Rock and Roll All Nite” singer was asked about his stance on AI on NewsNation's “The Hill with Blake Burman” on…
Bury Market gets £10m government funding boost in Budget
The government will contribute a further £10m towards the restoration of Bury town centre, Chancellor John Healey has announced during his first Budget. The money will be invested in the Bury Market project as part of the government's Growth…
What to expect at Liverpool Christmas Market in 2026
With just weeks to go until Liverpool's Christmas Market opens for another festive season we look at what you can expect this year. A new outdoor ice-skating rink is planned for St George's Plateau, directly opposite Lime Street Station. The…
Investors are rotating into overlooked parts of the market. This chemical stock is one
Dow Inc. (DOW), the chemical and materials giant, has had its fair share of struggles since peaking in 2022. However, shares are starting to rebound since its latest earnings report may be signaling that the worst is behind it. The materials sector…
NASA Selects 19 New Citizen Science Proposals in 2026 - NASA Science
So far, 2026 has seen a flood of successes for volunteers who do NASA science, exemplifying NASA's commitment to gold-standard science—transparent, reproducible and intrinsically collaborative. The Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 project announced…
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