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The Archers and BBC Local Radio collaborate for Farmwatch
BBC Farmwatch is returning to highlight England's farming communities across BBC Local Radio and the wider BBC, including The Archers. This year's Farmwatch will explore the people, places and challenges shaping modern farming, with a particular…
PulseMix Radio partners with Anxious Minds charity
PulseMix Radio is expanding its community work through a partnership with mental health charity Anxious Minds. The collaboration will see the organisations work together to promote mental health support across the North East while developing new…
Former radio and TV presenter Gerry Kelly has died
Former broadcaster and journalist, Gerry Kelly, has died at the age of 77. Gerry died at his home on Sunday morning, following a career that spanned four decades. He joined BBC Radio Ulster in April 2009, where he presented a weekly Saturday show.
Morons' - Max Verstappen demands double FIA penalty in untelevised team radio
Untelevised team radio footage from the Hungarian Grand Prix has uncovered the moment Max Verstappen called for Racing Bulls pair Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad to be penalised by the FIA stewards. The Red Bull driver was heard branding Lawson and…
Nielsen to stop measuring Puerto Rico TV, radio stations in December
Nielsen will discontinue television and radio audience measurement in Puerto Rico in December, according to a report published on Monday. The report, from Inside Radio, said the move will effectively leave all broadcast stations in Puerto Rico…
UI energy expert: Gas prices could stay sky high into December - Radio Iowa
The words “oil crisis” bring the 1970s to mind for many of us, but a University of Iowa energy historian says America is in another oil crisis right now. UI Professor Tyler Priest, who teaches a course on U.S. Energy Policy, says…
The Powerful Radio Afterglow from a Black Hole Tearing Apart a Star Could Help Solve a Cosmic Mystery
The cosmic violence of a black hole tearing apart a star produced a brilliant burst of radio light, which has been observed by astronomers thanks to a new international collaboration. The U.S. National Science Foundation's Very Large Array (NSF…
Des Clarke leads Heart Scotland's Half-Marathon Heroes
Des Clarke, presenter of Heart Breakfast in Scotland, will lead a team of 50 Heart listeners and supporters at the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run 2026 in Glasgow on Sunday 4th October. The group, known as Heart's Half-Marathon Heroes, will run together…
Amazon backs APAs access scheme again for UK awards
AudioUK has confirmed Amazon Music will continue supporting the APAs' Pay What You Can scheme for the 2026 awards. The initiative offers free or discounted entry to the Audio Production Awards for people who would otherwise be unable to take part…
Jodrell Bank's Lovell telescope faces axe in science cuts, BBC understands
Jodrell Bank/Manchester University The Jodrell Bank Observatory, which has housed the UK's largest telescope for nearly 70 years, has lost its funding and could now close, the BBC understands. The observatory and its network of telescopes have been…
Jodrell Bank's Lovell telescope faces axe in science cuts, BBC understands
Jodrell Bank/Manchester University Pallab Ghosh Science Correspondent The Jodrell Bank Observatory, which has housed the UK's largest telescope for nearly 70 years, has lost its funding and could now close, the BBC understands. The observatory and…
Temper City's 'Self Aware' Officially Earns #1 At Alternative Radio
Temper City's buzzy “Self Aware” rises to #1 on the latest Mediabase alternative radio chart. Up place from last week's position, “Self Aware” earns #1 thanks to the ~2,673 spins it received during the July 19-25…
Kehlani & Usher's 'Shoulda Never' Officially Reaches #1 At Rhythmic Radio
Kehlani's “Shoulda Never (featuring Usher)” makes a big move to #1 on this week's Mediabase rhythmic radio chart. Played ~6,163 times during the July 19-25 tracking period, “Shoulda Never” rises two places to #1. The…
The Chainsmokers & Oaks' 'Echo' Officially Reaches #1 On Dance Radio Chart
Last week, The Chainsmokers & Oaks' “Echo” appeared at #3 on the Mediabase dance radio chart. This week, it improves to #1. The song tops the chart thanks to the ~619 plays it received during the July 19-25 tracking period. The count…
Bradley Walsh announces he won't return to BBC hit this year and explains why
Bradley Walsh has been forced to step down from hosting Blankety Blank due to time constraints. The presenting legend shared that he would not be filming the show this year, having being the host since 2020. In a statement given to Radio Times…
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