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HT Media pulls plug on FM radio business after mounting losses
HT Media has decided to shut down all of its FM radio operations across key Indian markets, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai. The company, along with its subsidiaries, will surrender multiple radio licenses to the government and…
BBC forced to apologise after accidentally playing wrong Radio 2 show - AGAIN
ANGRY Radio 2 listeners have been left bewildered after a huge technical clanger – and the wrong show being broadcast. The mishap happened during musical theatre extravaganza Elaine Paige on Sunday, which currently airs every Sunday…
What makes a good sports radio market?
Los Angeles isn't a sports city. At least, that's what the stereotype says, right? LA fans show up late and leave early. They only go to the game to be seen. You've heard all the classic tropes. But the city's sports fans must be doing something…
EXCLUSIVE: Karl Stefanovic's secret family plan revealed amid shock radio move
He's one of Australia's most loved TV personalities – but Karl Stefanovic is starting a brand new chapter in radio, and those close to him say his plans go far beyond the microphone. The Today co-host has signed on to host The Long Weekend…
Vassos Alexander runs District line for Track Radio
Track Radio breakfast host Vassos Alexander has completed a 100km run along the full District line route. The challenge covered every branch of the London Underground line on Sunday, with Vassos becoming the first person known to have completed the…
BBC Scotland reveals radio plan for World Cup fans
BBC Radio Scotland will carry live commentary on every Scotland group match at the FIFA World Cup Finals. The BBC Scotland plan covers radio, television, BBC Sounds, iPlayer, Gaelic output, podcasts, news and social media as Scotland return to the…
BBC Radio 2 repeats Elaine Paige on Sunday audio
A scheduling error meant listeners heard the wrong second hour of Elaine Paige on Sunday on BBC Radio 2. The second hour of the pre recorded programme was a repeat of the previous week's edition, suggesting the wrong audio had been loaded into the…
BBC forced to apologise after Elaine Paige's radio show plunged into chaos
BBC Radio 2 was forced to issue an apology following a major mix-up during Elaine Paige's popular radio programme on Sunday (May 17). A scheduling blunder meant BBC audiences heard the incorrect second hour of her pre-recorded programme. Instead of…
BBC Radio 2 forced to issue apology after Elaine Paige slip-up leaves listeners furious
Elaine Paige's show was caught in a major BBC blunder BBC Radio 2 was forced to issue an apology after a huge blunder during Elaine Paige's show on Sunday. A scheduling error meant BBC listeners received the wrong second hour of her pre-recorded…
Governor signs Iowa property tax limitation into law - Radio Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that GOP legislators say is the hallmark of rheir 2026 session — the move to limit future property tax increases. A small group of legislators and Reynolds gathered in the Iowa Capitol's…
Radio-carbon dating expert to give evidence at baby under floorboards inquest
A coroner will hear from a radio-carbon dating expert at the inquest for an unknown County Durham baby who was found wrapped in a newspaper. The newborn boy's skeleton was discovered by workmen under floorboards at a property in Bishop Auckland…
Last-minute tickets for Radio 1's Big Weekend available for £34
This week, BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend will finally kick off. The annual three-day event is scheduled to run from Friday, May 22, 2026, to Sunday, May 24, 2026, and will take place in Sunderland. The extensive musical programme features an impressive…
Smiling Vernon Kay returns to Radio 2 after weekend with Tess Daly
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The Jobs Report Reignites The Bond Market Rebellion
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on April 3, 2026, that the U.S. economy added 178,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in March, nearly triple the consensus forecast of 60,000. The 10-year Treasury yield closed at 4.37 percent on April 3, continuing a…
Global deal with McLaren announced on Heart and Capital Breakfast
Global is to become an official race partner of McLaren Racing for the 2026 season onwards. The agreement covers both the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team and the McLaren Hypercar Team, with Global also named Official Audio Race Partner. The…
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