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Actor collapses and dies during heated live radio interview
A well-known actor has passed away after collapsing during a live radio interview. The radio station confirmed the death of Ghanaian actor Seth Kwame Dzokoto during an on-air conversation with presenter Prince Gyimah. Dzokoto initially collapsed…
Communicorp UK agrees deal to buy Radio Essex
Independent station Radio Essex is in the process of being acquired by Communicorp UK, RadioToday can reveal. The service, previously known recently as Southend Radio and Chelmsford Radio, broadcasts an AC hit music format on 105.1 FM, 107.7 FM…
Czech government approves first step to scrapping TV and radio licence fees in 4.36am vote, sparking protests
The lower house of Czech parliament became a nighttime battleground for the future of the country's public service media at the weekend, when MPs pushed through the abolition of public service media licence fees in the bill's first reading in the…
How to Protect Your Radio Station From PHP2Shell
Also see this related coverage about which equipment manufacturers are moving to patch equipment in light of the PHP2Shell vulnerability. If you handle network security duties for your radio station or work with someone in IT, you know this past…
Can a caterpillar really predict whether Iowa will have a nasty winter? - Radio Iowa
A central Iowa entomologist says there may actually be some science behind the folklore about how the thickness of a wooly bear caterpillar's stripes can help predict the severity of the winter ahead. Ginny Mitchell, of Boone, says a fellow…
$100,000 more to boost museums in Iowa Great Lakes area - Radio Iowa
A group formed three years ago to support 13 museums in the Iowa Great Lakes area is getting another $100,000 donation for the project. “The goal of the alliance was to elevate each musum individually and also elevate the museums in the area…
UNI professor says Iowa has rarity of 3 competitive US House races - Radio Iowa
University of Northern Iowa political science professor Donna Hoffmann says three of Iowa's four congressional races were considered competitive at the beginning of the year and seem to be among the country's most competitive as election day draws…
Mexico City Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions
Formula 1 heads to Mexico on a weekend where Kimi Antonelli could win the drivers' championship for the first time. The Mercedes driver extended his lead in the title to 123 points from George Russell after winning the United States Grand Prix. He…
Parents fear for future over Nottinghamshire SEND school travel changes
Anna Whittaker, Nottingham and Asha Patel, East Midlands Parents of children with special educational needs say a council's proposal to change SEND travel provision is a 'kick in the teeth'. Nottinghamshire County Council is consulting on changes…
Parents fear for future over Nottinghamshire SEND school travel changes
Parents of children with special educational needs say a council's proposal to change SEND travel provision is a 'kick in the teeth'. Nottinghamshire County Council is consulting on changes to its home-to-school transport service for over 16s, in a…
Richard Hammond's series that 'gives great insight into personal life' returns
Richard Hammond is taking on his biggest challenge yet Broadcaster Richard Hammond has returned to television as he continues to operate a vehicle restoration workshop in Hereford known as The Smallest Cog. In a new instalment of his Quest…
Liverpool podcast: Ronald Araujo analysis - The Red Kop
BBC Radio Merseyside discussed Liverpool loanee Ronald Araujo on the latest edition of The Red Kop show. The 27-year-old versatile defender has been winning Reds fans over since his first start for the club against Ipswich Town in September. Host…
Kent Parkrun event cancelled after planters installed on route
A Kent Parkrun event was cancelled on Saturday morning after large planters were installed on the route. Organisers of Cylopark Parkrun near Gravesend said the planters had been placed on a cycle path by Kent County Council following concerns about…
Epsom man completes challenge flipping 100kg tractor tyre over 24 hours
A man from Surrey says he has completed a 'brutal' challenge of flipping over a 100kg (16st) tractor tyre non-stop for 24 hours. James Farmer says he beat the current record of flipping the trye for 11.21km (6.96 miles) with a 13km effort at Glyn…
Stoke City: Podcast - 'Stoke's next challenge
The latest episode of BBC Radio Stoke's A Cold Wet Tuesday Night podcast is out now. Lucas, Matt and Louis discuss Stoke's next steps and battling it out in the weather in their 0-0 draw at home to Bristol City. Listen above or on BBC Sounds here -…
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