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Chris Stark shares fans' surprising response to radio star's cancer diagnosis
Capital FM star Chris Stark has revealed he was left blown away by the response from fans after sharing his testicular cancer news. In March this year, Chris, 38, took to social media to reveal he had been diagnosed with testicular cancer after a…
Total Wine's Earworm Radio Jingle Gets the Full Music Video Treatment
We deliver! Get curated industry news straight to your inbox. Subscribe to Adweek newsletters. About 18 months ago, Total Wine & More dropped a radio ad with a catchy tune and simple lyrics, having no idea that customers would start posting about…
Radio related winners for the Campaign Audio Advertising Awards
The Campaign Audio Advertising Awards have taken place recognising the best of audio in advertising, including a few radio related winners. DAX Audio, owned by Global, won the best Platform, Publisher or Network of the Year, and BBC Creative won…
Miami GP radio controversies are latest in F1's complex history with team orders
Drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz let their disdain for their respective teams show over team radio at the Miami Grand Prix, with the latter falling foul to a team orders mix-up that meant he lost out to his team-mate in the race. Sainz…
BBC Radio 2's Vernon Kay broadcasts live from a VE Day 80 party in Beverley
Vernon Kay broadcast his BBC Radio 2 show live from Beverley Memorial Hall yesterday as part of the station's VE Day 80 celebrations. The show was hosted in Beverley after local listener Linda invited Vernon to mark the anniversary in her hometown.
RTÉ radio host Joe Duffy retiring after 37 years
'After 37 wonderful years here in RTÉ, and 27 years presenting Liveline, it has been an incredible honour and privilege to be part of a programme that relied entirely on trust – the trust of our listeners,' Duffy said. 'People felt…
In Emergency Ruling, US Appeals Court Reverses Halt To Funding For Radio Free Europe
A US appeals court issued a ruling that advances efforts by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) to secure congressionally mandated funds it sorely needs to keep operations going in the coming weeks, pausing a decision delivered just hours…
Conservative Radio Star Absolutely Destroys Trump's 'Sh*tty' UK Trade Deal
Conservative radio star Erick Erickson panned President Donald Trump's newly-announced trade deal with the United Kingdom on Thursday, deeming it “shitty.” Trump announced that the United States and U.K. had reached an accord on Truth…
KGO Radio Host Ronn Owens's Daughter Indicted Over Fake Pregnancy Claims With Former 'Bachelor' Star
The bizarre saga of a fake pregnancy that launched a thousand podcast episodes is over, as the daughter of legendary KGO radio host Ronn Owens has been indicted for faking a pregnancy with a guy from The Bachelor and lying under oath about it. If…
New podcast explores AI with expert insight and honest curiosity
A new podcast series launching this week will take on one of the most talked-about topics in technology today — artificial intelligence — with a fresh and accessible approach. AI Haven't a Clue premieres today and is co-hosted by AI…
Des Moines Democrat to be next Iowa House MInority Leader - Radio Iowa
Democrats in the Iowa House have selected a lawmaker from Des Moines as their next minority leader. Once the 2025 legislative session ends, State Representative Brian Meyer will replace House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst, who is running for…
Federal action possible on 'regime' of California law impacting Iowa pork - Radio Iowa
The U.S. Agriculture Secretary says she's open to federal action in response to a California state law that would restrict the way farmers in Iowa raise pigs. Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, asked about the issue in a…
Countering the Rise of Drone Enabled Crime on this episode of the Drone Radio Show!
In this episode: Mike Fraietta, Co-Founder of Gargoyle Systems, speaks with host Randy Goers about the company's Drone Intelligence Network, and how individual asset managers can protect against the growing threat of drone-enabled crime. He also…
Trade deal latest: UK 'must rebuild relationship with EU' after Trump agreement
More than 2m second-hand cars were sold in Britain in the first three months of 2025, marking the strongest start to a year since before the pandemic. That is up almost 3pc compared with the 1.97m sold in the same period of last year, according to…
CRFM West to launch new studio at Racquet Club 24
CRFM West has announced that its new studio and office base will be located at Racquet Club 24, a 24-hour indoor padel centre in Workington. The station, which is an expansion of CRFM in Carlisle, has signed a multi-year lease at the site.
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