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mirror.co.uk - Daniel Bird - Niall Horan stranded on motorway after Radio 1 Big Weekend performance
Niall Horan stranded on motorway after Radio 1 Big Weekend performance
The Mirror

Niall Horan came back to reality with a bump after he left stranded on the side of the M6 following his Big Weekend performance. The chart topper took to the stage at Herrington Country Park in Sunderland yesterday, during BBC Radio 1's Big…

mirror.co.uk - Kathryn Ingate - Vernon Kay says 'don't make me worried' as co-star responds to Radio 2 complaint
Vernon Kay says 'don't make me worried' as co-star responds to Radio 2 complaint
The Mirror

On his Thursday mid-morning show, Vernon Kay found himself being mocked by colleagues as he bundled up in a hoodie while struggling to cope with the chill from the air conditioning in the BBC Radio 2 studios. After playing a song, the star hit…

mirror.co.uk - Jamie Roberts - BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend show fan spots 'awkward' Greg James moment
BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend show fan spots 'awkward' Greg James moment
The Mirror

Greg James' behind-the-scenes tour of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend is always a hit with fans. And this year was no different. However, there was one awkward moment that was spotted by fans - and it wasn't the presenter climbing into a bin. Greg…

rferl.org - RFE/RL's Radio Azadi - Taliban Closes Radio Stations In Ongoing Media Clampdown
Taliban Closes Radio Stations In Ongoing Media Clampdown
RFE/RL

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have closed down three local radio stations in the latest move in an ongoing crackdown that has seen the country's media landscape decimated since the militant group seized power for a second time in 2021. The…

arrl.org - Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Volunteers for Emergency Preparedness
Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Volunteers for Emergency Preparedness
ARRL

Senator Ted Cruz, in a strong pre-Memorial Day message publicly highlighted the critical role that Amateur Radio Service volunteers play during disasters, praising and thanking ham radio operators who provide essential communications when storms…

liverpoolecho.co.uk - Kathryn Ingate - Vernon Kay left 'worried' after complaining about Radio 2 struggle live on air
Vernon Kay left 'worried' after complaining about Radio 2 struggle live on air
Liverpool Echo

During his Thursday mid-morning programme, Vernon Kay became the target of workplace banter as he wrapped himself in a hoodie while battling the freezing air conditioning in the BBC Radio 2 studios. Following a musical interlude, the presenter…

radioiowa.com - O. Kay Henderson - Hydrogen exploration in Iowa well underway - Radio Iowa
Hydrogen exploration in Iowa well underway - Radio Iowa
Home - Radio Iowa

If hydrogen becomes a viable alternative to fossil fuels, Iowa may be in a position to benefit. Ryan Clark, associate state geologist with the Iowa Geological Survey, said recent research has shown there are certain types of rocks that naturally…

nme.com - Poppy Burton - Watch Lola Young give James Blake collab 'From Down Here' live debut at Radio 1's Big Weekend
Watch Lola Young give James Blake collab 'From Down Here' live debut at Radio 1's Big Weekend
NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News

Lola Young gave her recently shared James Blake collab ‘From Down Here' its live debut at Radio 1's Big Weekend – check out footage below. Read More: Lola Young – ‘I'm Only Fucking Myself' review: interesting and…

christiantoday.com - Duncan Williams - How one man overcame his stammer to reach thousands as a radio host
How one man overcame his stammer to reach thousands as a radio host
www.christiantoday.com

For most people, speaking is something they rarely think about. Conversation flows naturally, words arrive effortlessly and communication is taken for granted. But for Gareth Cottrell, speech was once a daily struggle that filled him with fear…

bbc.co.uk - BBC Sport - Ben Davies: Wales defender should have Tottenham Hotspur future - Gary Mabbutt
Ben Davies: Wales defender should have Tottenham Hotspur future - Gary Mabbutt
BBC

Former captain Gary Mabbutt hopes Ben Davies will have a future at Tottenham Hotspur after the club avoided relegation to the Championship. Wales skipper Davies, who turned 33 last month, sees his Tottenham contract expire next month. The defender…

forbes.com - Frank Racioppi - Let's Discuss Three Recent Podcast Hall Of Fame Inductees
Let's Discuss Three Recent Podcast Hall Of Fame Inductees
Forbes

A Podcast Hall of Fame is important because it recognizes pioneers, preserves the history of the medium, and fosters community, honoring those who have profoundly impacted audio storytelling and industry growth since its inception. It elevates key…

bbc.co.uk - Chris Bevan - Premier League predictions: How accurate were BBC Sport pundits?
Premier League predictions: How accurate were BBC Sport pundits?
BBC

Chris Bevan BBC Sport journalist Last summer, 33 BBC TV and radio pundits made their predictions for the Premier League season, picking their champions and their top four. Sounds easy? Far from it. Twenty-one of them thought Liverpool would win it…

headlineplanet.com - Brian Cantor - Tucker Wetmore's 'Brunette' Officially Reaches #1 At Country Radio
Tucker Wetmore's 'Brunette' Officially Reaches #1 At Country Radio
Headline Planet

Rising country star Tucker Wetmore claims the top spot on this week's Mediabase country radio singles chart. His “Brunette” rises one spot to earn the pinnacle position, ranking as the leader in Mediabase chart points for the May…

headlineplanet.com - Brian Cantor - Madonna's 'I Feel So Free' Earns #1 On Dance Radio Chart
Madonna's 'I Feel So Free' Earns #1 On Dance Radio Chart
Headline Planet

Madonna's “I Feel So Free” completes its run to #1 on this week's Mediabase dance radio chart. Up three places from last week's position, “I Feel So Free” earns #1 thanks to the ~677 spins it received during the May…

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RadioToday

RadioToday reaches the radio industry in the UK and Ireland. It holds a unique position of being the only news source dedicated to serving people who work and volunteer across the entire sector. Our daily unique visitors are around 6,000 –…

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