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Radio 1Xtra's Kaylee Golding named Wolverhampton Pride host
A BBC radio presenter has been announced as the host of this year's Wolverhampton Pride. Radio 1Xtra's Kaylee Golding will compere the city's free-to-attend event at West Park on 6 June. The Birmingham-based DJ is also known for being the founder…
How is climate change altering the truffle industry? - TPR: The Public's Radio
Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I'm Megan Hall. Today, we're looking at a luxury ingredient that's at risk of dropping…
Dear England playwright praises local BBC radio for supporting first production
Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Dear England playwright James Graham said…
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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…
Bebe Rexha & Faithless' 'New Religion' Hits No. 1 on WARM Global Dance Radio Chart
Bebe Rexha and Faithless hit No. 1 on the WARM Global Dance Radio chart as “New Religion” rises a spot to the top of the ranking dated May 23. Released in early March, the track leads with 900-plus spins across more than 200 monitored…
Rupert Murdoch's Irish radio group reports advertising revenue fall
The company behind Dublin radio stations Q102 and FM104, plus LMFM and Cork's 96FM, has reported a fall in advertising revenue for its last financial year. Onic Audio, which is ultimately owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation, had net…
Rescheduled dates announced for Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling
This year's Radio 2 in the Park will now take place in City Park, Stirling from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September. The new dates follow a decision by BBC Radio 2 to reschedule the event after discussions with local stakeholders, including the…
Community radio drives $153m into Australian music - new study
Australia's community radio sector contributes an estimated A$153.1 million to the country's struggling music industries each year. Our new research findings show community radio airs an estimated 390,960 hours of Australian music each year. This…
Sara Cox opens up bid for Strictly host job after BBC Radio 2 Breakfast role
Sara Cox has revealed she went for the Strictly Come Dancing job after being offered the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast gig, and has given an insight into what it was like to audition for the role. The Bolton-born broadcaster revealed on Tuesday (May 19)…
BREAKING: New dates revealed for Stirling's Radio 2 Party in Park after delay
The revised dates for this year's Radio 2 Party in the Park festival in Stirling have been revealed by BBC chiefs. The flagship live music event for the station was revealed earlier this year to be heading to the iconic City Park venue in the…
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…
NASCAR spotter calls out Natalie Decker after Dover radio outburst
Natalie Decker was quite emotional over the radio during Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Dover Motor Speedway after being dealt a penalty. Decker's radio transmissions included her saying she was 'just trying to keep it together' and…
Iowa cities respond to influx of electric bikes, motorcyles, scooters - Radio Iowa
Several Iowa cities are updating their rules in response to a surge of e-bikes and electric motorcycles on their trails and sidewalks. Ankeny's updated ordinance prohibits those vehicles on sidewalks, bike paths and trails, and also limits electric…
A Student With Radio Gear Halted Taiwan's Bullet Trains and Exposed a Huge Security Gap
A university student in Taiwan allegedly used a homemade radio setup to send a fake emergency alarm into the country's high-speed rail system, briefly disrupting train service and exposing a security problem that had been sitting in plain sight for…
Radio 1 Big Weekend in Sunderland weather for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
There are now just days to go until what will undoubtedly be the largest music event in the North East this year - Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland. And if you're going, we can now give you an indication of what to expect from the weather on…
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