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Wes Streeting gives classy response after radio caller's homophobic rant
Wes Streeting has hit back after a radio caller's homophobic rant questioning the decision to make him Defence Secretary. The Labour frontbencher urged followers to 'be strong by being you' after a clip of the exchange was widely shared online. The…
New Suffolk-based radio show Mad About Books to launch
L-R Simon Eyre, Robert Ashton and Brad Young Authors Robert Ashton and Simon Eyre will launch Mad About Books on their local community radio station, Alde and Blyth Community Radio, on 19th August. Create a free account to unlock 3 articles a month…
'Hinihintay niyong sagot': Love Radio back on air after sign-off rumors
Listeners breathed a sigh of relief after learning that a popular FM radio station was entering a new chapter and not signing off for good. Love Radio 90.7 on Monday, August 10, addressed online speculations that it would be closing down after its…
Former Kansas City radio host searches for kidney donor with help from TikTok influencer
Updated: 6:15 PM CDT Aug 9, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Former Kansas City radio host searches for kidney donor with help from TikTok influencer Updated: 6:15 PM CDT Aug 9, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ A former Kansas radio personality…
Northampton radio station breaks away from town's university and goes independent
Northampton's community radio station NLive Radio has split from its long term academic funder and will become independent. After being funded by the University of Northampton for the past decade, the station, which covers all aspects of the town's…
Vicky Pattison nails autumn's trending print in wedding guest-ready maxi dress
Although there's still a good few weeks of summer sun left, the fashion world is already looking ahead to which pieces to snap up for our autumn wardrobes, and one trend that's going to be everywhere next season is deer print. The slightly more…
Market in Lockmeadow, Maidstone, could close due to revamp plans
Traders at a Kent market that has been operational for almost 150 years fear it could close after the council announced a potential change in use for the site. Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) said it wants to make Lockmeadow in Maidstone, where the…
Drake's 'Shabang' Officially Secures #1 At Rhythmic Radio
Drake's impressive run at rhythmic radio continues, as the artist scores yet another #1 on the format's Mediabase airplay chart. His latest trip to #1 comes courtesy of “Shabang,” which rises one spot to claim the peak position.
Bruno Mars' 'Risk It All' Rises To #1 On Pop Radio Chart
Bruno Mars' “Risk It All” completes its ascent to #1 on this week's Mediabase pop radio airplay chart. Up one place from last week's position, “Risk It All” earns #1 thanks to the ~16,698 spins it received during the…
Drake Blocked From Charting Two New No. 1 Hits By The Same Song
Drake's 'Shabang' and '2 Hard 4 the Radio' both miss reaching No. 1 on different Billboard charts that measure airplay, blocked by the same tune. LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Drake speaks onstage during Drake's Till Death Do Us Part rap…
Ye & Ms. Lauryn Hill's 'I Can't Wait' Officially Reaches #1 At Urban Radio
Urban radio has a new #1, and it comes from two longtime music industry forces. Ye's “I Can't Wait (featuring Lauryn Hill),” that new #1, rises five places to claim the lead position on Mediabase's urban radio chart. The song received…
Tame Impala & JENNIE's 'Dracula' Spends 5th Week At #1 On Hot Adult Contemporary Radio Chart
Although it cedes its pop radio crown, Tame Impala & JENNIE's “Dracula” remains the biggest song at hot adult contemporary. Played ~5,224 times during the August 2-8 tracking period, “Dracula” claims a fifth consecutive…
Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen's 'I Can't Love You Anymore' Earns #1 On Country Radio Chart
Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen's “I Can't Love You Anymore” officially reaches #1 on this week's Mediabase country radio singles chart. The song, which is a collaboration between the two biggest stars in country music, rises one place…
Work to start on Cleator Moor's new community hub
Work is due to start on a £4.2m community hub with space for art exhibitions and activities for young people. Cleator Moor's library and the former credit union building next door will be refurbished and linked, as part of the government's…
Beloved BBC Weather presenters are 'considering quitting' amid huge cuts
Tomasz Schafernaker, and two other presenters are reportedly considering quitting the BBC. The meteorologist, 47, first joined BBC Weather in 2000 and is currently the lead presenter. But now, insiders have claimed that the broadcaster is planning…
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