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Andy Kershaw's brave health battles as former Radio One DJ dies aged 66
Former Radio One DJ, Andy Kershaw, braved a number of health battles before his death, which was announced today. The Live Aid presenter died at around 7.30pm on Thursday his family has confirmed, after it was announced in January that the…
Former BBC Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies at 66
BBC DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw has died at the age of 66, months after he revealed he was battling cancer. His family confirmed that he died yesterday evening (Thursday), months after it was announced he had cancer and was struggling to…
Raye Transforms Radio City Music Hall Into a Jazz Club, Then a Nightclub in Dazzling Two-Hour-Plus Show: Concert Review
If there were ever truth in advertising, it can be found in the poster for Raye 's sensory-overload “This Tour May Contain New Music”: “This tour may also contain: dramatic endings, a brass section, live & passion, at least on…
New Content Director for Planet Rock and Kerrang! Radio
Bauer has appointed James Pllu as Content Director for Planet Rock and Kerrang! Radio, where he was previously Head of Content for both brands. Gary Stein, Bauer Media Audio UK's Director of Audio said: “James brings a strong track record…
Radio 1 Dance adds new chart and refreshes daytime schedule
Radio 1 Dance is introducing a weekly chart show and updating its daytime schedule. From Monday 20 April, The Official Radio 1 Dance Chart will air each week from 11.30am to 12pm, hosted by Arielle Free. The programme will count down the UK's Top…
Congresswoman Hinson: block federal officials from betting prediction markets - Radio Iowa
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she's pushing a bipartisan bill that would stop insider trading on prediction markets. The Republican from Marion says it would bar senior government officials from placing the trades on political events…
Andy Kershaw dead: BBC Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter dies after cancer battle
Andy Kershaw has died after a battle with cancer The former BBC Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter, Andy Kershaw, has sadly died aged 66 following a battle with cancer, his family has confirmed. It was announced in January this year that he had been…
BBC radio legend dies as tributes flood in for star after health battle
A BBC Radio legend has died aged 66 after a health battle. The former Radio 1 star and Live Aid presenter's family has confirmed the sad news, saying he passed away around on Thursday (April 16). It had been announced earlier this year in January…
BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Kershaw dies aged 66 after cancer battle
BBC broadcaster and Live Aid host Andy Kershaw has passed away aged 66, just months after disclosing his cancer diagnosis. His relatives confirmed his death occurred yesterday evening (Thursday), following the announcement earlier this year that he…
RAYE Dazzles New York's Radio City Music Hall With This Tour May Contain New Music: 7 Best Moments
Few people are having a better 2026 than RAYE. Just two months after receiving the Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Grammy Award for her harrowing 2023 testimonial, “Ice Cream Man,” the London pop sensation unveiled her…
New Iowa laws about power lines, health insurance, trade with Ireland - Radio Iowa
Governor Reynolds has signed 21 bills into law this week, including a bill that requires restoration of farm ground in areas where utility companies are installing power lines. Representative Shannon Latham of Sheffield said the law protects rural…
Iowa House panel passes restrictions on abortion pills - Radio Iowa
An Iowa House committee has voted to set new restrictions for medications that induce abortions. The bill would require a doctor to give the pills to a patient in a medical setting. Representative Devon Wood, a Republican from New Market, said the…
Thousands of Iowa ag ed students head for big FFA event in Ames - Radio Iowa
One of the nation's largest FFA conventions will get underway in central Iowa this weekend. About 5,000 Iowa members of the agricultural education organization will attend the 98th annual Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference at Iowa State…
Monty Don addresses King Charles 'lifting ban' on garden trend after 13 years
Monty Don has shared his thoughts on a divisive garden feature that King Charles is said to be fond of. In the run-up to this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show, it's been revealed that the monarch will be permitting gnomes to feature in his garden…
Bournemouth news: Andoni Iraola on his future and Cherries exit
Andoni Iraola says Bournemouth 'tried to do everything' to keep him and insists he has 'no clue' where or if he will be coaching next season. The 43-year-old Spaniard announced he will leave the Cherries at the end of the season this week and his…
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