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Lincoln City: BBC Radio Lincolnshire on the latest from pre-season in Spain
To appreciate the craft of being a professional footballer, you can, of course, admire the moments of brilliant skill and technical ability. However, watching Lincoln City train, it's the competitive spirit, the will to win, even in training, that…
Welsh homeworker tunes into local market with community radio
Jul 16, 202615:32 GMT by Samantha Mayling Stuart (left) and Chris Shimmin-Vincent of the holiday creators A Welsh homeworker has tuned into his lucrative local market by sponsoring a community-run radio station and even appearing on a music show.
Times Radio and Boom promote each other on-air
Times Radio and Boom Radio have completed a six-week on-air promotion designed to introduce each station's listeners to the other. The arrangement ran throughout June and into July, with both broadcasters carrying adverts and promotional messages…
Black Country Radio expands across Walsall
Black Country Radio and Black Country Xtra are now available on the new Walsall small scale DAB multiplex. The multiplex was launched at Bescot Stadium, the home of Walsall Football Club, during an event attended by charities, community…
Smart speaker protections move closer for radio
The government plans to designate Amazon Alexa and Alexa+, Google Assistant and Apple Siri as regulated Radio Selection Services under the Media Act 2024. The move would require the platforms to support access to UK radio services and extend the…
Burlington showcases all things vintage, salvaged, or handmade this weekend - Radio Iowa
A large section of downtown Burlington will be converted into a giant antique sale tomorrow, as the southeast Iowa city hosts its 11th annual Very Vintage Market. Amy Moyner, executive director of Burlington's Downtown Partners, says the event will…
Iowa unemployment rate unchanged in June - Radio Iowa
Iowa's unemployment rate held steady in June at 3.2%. Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says several areas gained jobs in June. “Private industries were responsible for the June increase. We saw retail trade added over 1,000.
No replacement for Kyle and Jackie O: ARN confirms radio slot empty
ARN has confirmed that the vacant KIIS FM radio slot left open by the cancellation of The Kyle and Jackie O Show will stay empty for the rest of the year. The network's Director of Content for Metro Radio, Dave Cameron, told Media Week that a plan…
Mauricio Pochettino to make decision on USMNT future next week
Mauricio Pochettino has said he will make a decision regarding his future as coach of the United States national team next week. The Argentinian manager is in talks with U.S. Soccer to sign a contract extension through the 2030 World Cup. When…
Dusty rose is one of summer's biggest colours and Matalan's expensive-looking bedding set nails the trend
This summer the homeware stores have been dominated by pastel shades. But rather than sugary sweet pastel tones, it's more about a muted and sophisticated take on the colour palette. From dusky blue, to sage green and lemon yellow, these shades are…
This is the Coast launches cinema campaign
This is the Coast is promoting local radio to cinema audiences across the Yorkshire coast this summer. The station has produced a new commercial in house, using footage captured at local events alongside music adapted from its on air audio…
Audio Academy seeks partner for ARIAS 2027
The Audio Academy is looking for an event production company to deliver the ARIAS ceremony in May 2027. The successful company will take responsibility for the full production of the Audio and Radio Industry Awards, including the creative concept…
Surrey teen and coach, 60, represent GB in wakeboarding competition
British Water Ski and Wakeboard A 15-year-old boy and his 60-year-old coach have represented Great Britain in the same international wakeboarding competition. Marley O'Toole, from Camberley, Surrey, and his coach Mark Osmond, from Elstead, are…
Verstappen leaves F1 future open, things are 'really good' with Red Bull boss
Max Verstappen has left his future in Formula 1 open again ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix and praised his “really good” relationship with Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies. Verstappen has yet to commit to staying with Red Bull…
'Are we alone?' Scientists search one planet for alien signals
Astronomers have completed one of the most powerful searches yet for potential artificial radio signals from K2-18b, an exoplanet considered one of the most promising worlds in the search for extraterrestrial life. The study, published in The…
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