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Actual Radio is Clacton Airshow 2026 partner
Actual Radio has been named the official radio broadcast partner for the 33rd Clacton Airshow, taking place on 27th and 28th August. The station will provide live coverage across multiple platforms from the Essex Sunshine Coast, with presenters Ian…
Bill Armstrong dead: Radio legend dies after 7-decade career as heartbroken tributes fl
Radio and music legend Bill Armstrong has died Pioneering radio executive and music producer, Bill Armstrong, died on Friday, August 7, at the age of 97. The star's award-winning career spanned more than seven decades, beginning in post-war…
Calgary Flames coming home to QR Calgary 770 AM radio
It's an announcement Calgary Flames fans have been anticipating — the team is coming home to the radio station that broadcast the team's Stanley Cup winning games in 1989. Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) and Corus…
IAS to represent 60 UK radio stations
Independent Audio Sales has launched as a national sales house representing over 60 independent and local radio stations across the UK. IAS brings these stations together, offering media buyers a single point of contact for agency planning, buying…
V2 Radio part of charity day at Goodwood raising £15k
V2 Radio helped raise £15,000 for Beds4Kids at a charity track day at Goodwood Motor Circuit. The Saywell International Track Day brought families and motoring enthusiasts together to view a collection of supercars and experience the famous…
Sports radio host says the NY Islanders' Fisherman logo needs to die once and for all
The New York Islanders' fisherman logo is back in the spotlight, but Alan Hahn has seen enough. When the Islanders unveiled eight finalists Tuesday for their fan-designed third jersey for the 2027-28 season, two featured the infamous fisherman…
Chevy Express Van Finally Joins 2005, Gets Bluetooth Audio And A Touchscreen Radio
The Chevrolet Express van has been largely unchanged for my entire 29 years on this Earth. There's no exaggeration there — the Express began life in January of 1996, just a few months before I did. For 2027, though, the Express does get a…
Electronics garage sale recalls the golden age of radio
A huge haul of electronic history will see the light of day during a unique garage sale. Retired electrical engineer Kevin Weatherall is opening the doors of his storage space in Caversham this weekend to sell his collection of vintage radios. The…
Tuesday's eastern Iowa storm was a derecho with three tornadoes - Radio Iowa
The Storm Prediction Center of the National Weather Service confirms it was a derecho that blasted across eastern Iowa on Tuesday morning. The powerful storm continued into Illinois and Indiana, where winds topped off at 99 miles an hour. Damage in…
Calgary Flames games get new radio home with Corus Entertainment
CALGARY — Calgary Flames games have a new radio home. Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) and Corus Entertainment announced Wednesday a five-year broadcast deal to carry Flames games on QR Calgary 770 AM. Rogers Sports and…
Flames broadcasts will stay on the radio, heading to QR 77 starting in 2026-27
Remember roughly a month ago when Sportsnet 960 The Fan, beloved sports radio station, ceased operations? Everybody was pretty bummed about losing a touchstone spot for Calgary Flames fans – and sports fans in general – and were…
Chinese government gives push to music industry - Culture
Chinaculture.org | Updated: 2017-11-10 11:39 During the fourth Music Industry Forum held on Nov 3, the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television said a series of promotions will be given to the Chinese music industry in…
Damien Woody latest on-air talent cut in ESPN's summer shake-up
A longtime staple of ESPN's NFL coverage, Damien Woody is out at the network, Woody told The Athletic. “Being at ESPN for 15 years, it's been an absolute joy,” Woody said. Woody's contract was not renewed. He will appear on the air…
Cartoonists fear for industry with rise of AI-generated illustrations
Cartoonists say they are worried about the future of their craft, as media companies continue to grapple with integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into their industry. On Wednesday, the Herald Sun newspaper published an AI-generated…
South East of England could see highs of 35C as part of heatwave
Temperatures in south-east England could hit 35C (95F) in what is expected to be the peak of the most recent heatwave. The Met Office predicted there would be highs of 34C (93F) in Maidstone in Kent, Crawley in West Sussex and Uckfield in East…
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