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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…
Motorola Wins $140 Million US Bureau of Prisons Radio Contract
Motorola Solutions Inc. was awarded a US government contract valued at almost $140 million to upgrade the Federal Bureau of Prisons communications systems at 63 facilities across the country. The contract calls for replacing older equipment at…
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Greg James issues 'statement' as he misses Radio 1 show after Manchester night out
Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Greg James had a message to share with…
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…
Jeanna de Waal and Martin Landry Join IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Cast
Jeanna de Waal (Diana, Kinky Boots) and Martin Landry (Oh, Mary!) have joined the cast as standbys for all principal roles in It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, when it comes to Broadway next month. Previews begin Wednesday, November 4, with…
Will Iowa follow the country's trend to drink less liquor? - Radio Iowa
Researchers say they're seeing a national trend toward lower alcohol consumption, and the pattern may be catching on in Iowa through efforts like Sober October, though one study shows Iowa's binge drinking rate remains the nation's worst.
Game Details for Boston College Football's Week 9 Matchup at Duke: TV, Radio and Opponent Breakdown
Coming off its victory over Georgia Tech in Week 8, Boston College football will head back on the road for a Week 9 matchup with Duke this upcoming Saturday. The Eagles (4-3, 2-2 ACC) are tied with the Blue Devils (5-2, 2-2) in conference win…
Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell wants radio station punished for producer's tweet
Texas billionaire and oil magnate Cody Campbell has become a face of modern-day college football, thanks to the money he's poured into the Texas Tech Red Raiders program and his political advocacy for his preferred vision for the sport's future.
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…
CSI report finds Iowa is Midwest leader in data center development - Radio Iowa
A Common Sense Institute review suggests currently operating and proposed data centers in Iowa would generate $3.1 billion in property taxes by 2040. Ben Murrey, CSI's director of policy and research, said data center owners and operators have…
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…
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…
Rugby honours 'Mr Music' with plaque by park bandstand
A plaque dedicated to Rugby musician Tom Ward, known in his hometown as 'Mr Music', is to be unveiled in a Warwickshire park. Born in 1913, the musician founded his first band, The Harmo Boys, as a 16-year-old at Lawrence Sheriff School. He went on…
MusicSA chair on 'post-apocalypse' industry ahead of Good Music Month
Australian music is in the midst of a paradox. Original acts are pumping out excellent music with an edginess fitting of a troubled era, yet local offerings account for only 8.5 per cent of what is being streamed in the country. APRA-AMCOS reported…
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