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futurism.com - Joe Wilkins - Sun Suddenly Blasts Powerful Radio Transmission for 19 Continuous Days
Sun Suddenly Blasts Powerful Radio Transmission for 19 Continuous Days
Futurism

Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech The Sun has broken a new record for continuous radio wave transmissions, blasting a powerful signal four times longer than any other similar phenomenon ever recorded. Data from the…

rollingstone.com - Andy Greene - Meet the Yes Keyboardist Who Also Gave Us 'Video Killed the Radio Star' and 'Heat of the Moment
Meet the Yes Keyboardist Who Also Gave Us 'Video Killed the Radio Star' and 'Heat of the Moment
Rolling Stone

Had things turned a little differently for Geoff Downes, the keyboardist would have gone down in history as merely the guy whose opening notes to the Buggles' “Video Killed the Radio Star” kickstarted MTV, and an entire new era of…

radiotoday.co.uk - Roy - BBC local radio presenter Emma Britton has died
BBC local radio presenter Emma Britton has died
RadioToday

BBC local radio presenter Emma Britton has died following complications after suffering a stroke. Emma, who previously hosted breakfast shows on BBC Radio Somerset and BBC Radio Bristol, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones after living…

bbc.co.uk - Simon Furber - East Horsley's ornate Victorian bridges and their industrial past
East Horsley's ornate Victorian bridges and their industrial past
BBC

Simon Furber, in East Horsley and Patrick Barlow, South East Tucked away in a Surrey woodland, a collection of bridges stands as a subtle reminder to the county's architectural past. Just 10 of the 15 Lovelace Bridges survive today between East and…

bbc.co.uk - Simon Furber - East Horsley's ornate Victorian bridges and their industrial past
East Horsley's ornate Victorian bridges and their industrial past
BBC

Simon Furber,in East Horsleyand Tucked away in a Surrey woodland, a collection of bridges stands as a subtle reminder to the county's architectural past. Just 10 of the 15 Lovelace Bridges survive today between East and West Horsley, but those that…

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 - PinkPantheress & Zara Larsson's 'Stateside' Reaches #1 At Rhythmic Radio
PinkPantheress & Zara Larsson's 'Stateside' Reaches #1 At Rhythmic Radio
Headline Planet

PinkPantheress & Zara Larsson's hit “Stateside” officially secures #1 on this week's Mediabase rhythmic radio chart. Played ~5,610 times during the May 17-23 tracking period, “Stateside” rises two spots to #1 this week.

bbc.co.uk - Ben Carr - Nottinghamshire MND campaigner's chair donated for future use
Nottinghamshire MND campaigner's chair donated for future use
BBC

A race chair built for a motor neurone disease campaigner has been donated for others with the condition to use in the future. Sam Perkins, who died last year, raced in the London Marathon twice using the chair. Perkins' wife, Emma, said it was an…

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…

forbes.com - Hugh McIntyre - Bruno Mars Matches Taylor Swift With A New Top 10 Smash
Bruno Mars Matches Taylor Swift With A New Top 10 Smash
Forbes

'Risk It All' becomes the twenty-second top 10 hit for Bruno Mars on Billboard's Radio Songs chart. He ties Taylor Swift's historic record with his latest smash. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 10: Bruno Mars reacts onstage after a parade honoring his…

mirror.co.uk - Abbie Meehan - Watch Brighton vs Man Utd - TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
Watch Brighton vs Man Utd - TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
The Mirror

Kick-off time and date: The final day of the 2025/26 Premier League season takes place this Sunday, May 24. This fixture is scheduled to kick off at 4pm along with every other game in the division to ensure competitive integrity. Match location:…

mirror.co.uk - Matt Davies - Alan Titchmarsh's subtle dig at BBC star who 'lives in London
Alan Titchmarsh's subtle dig at BBC star who 'lives in London
The Mirror

Alan Titchmarsh has taken a swipe at a BBC Radio 2 star who 'lives in London' over alleged comments about a vehicle he owns. Alan's remarks came as he described a typical Saturday with his wife, Alison, following the couple's recent move to a new…

bbc.co.uk -  Donna Alos  - New Farm-Fest event at Stoneleigh Park attracts 20,000 people
New Farm-Fest event at Stoneleigh Park attracts 20,000 people
BBC

Donna Alos,BBC CWR and BBC Radio WMand A new event that is a cross between a music festival and country fair has attracted more than 20,000 people in a day. The Great British Farm-Fest across 300 acres at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire features…

bbc.co.uk -  Donna Alos  - New Farm-Fest event at Stoneleigh Park attracts 20,000 people
New Farm-Fest event at Stoneleigh Park attracts 20,000 people
BBC

Donna Alos, BBC CWR and BBC Radio WM and Andrew Dawkins, West Midlands A new event that is a cross between a music festival and country fair has attracted more than 20,000 people in a day. The Great British Farm-Fest across 300 acres at Stoneleigh…

bbc.co.uk - Naomi Clarke - Big Weekend: Zara Larsson electrifies the festival crowd
Big Weekend: Zara Larsson electrifies the festival crowd
BBC

Naomi ClarkeBBC Newsbeat, at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland Zara Larsson brought never-ending summer energy to the main stage of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend during her highly anticipated headline set. The Swedish pop star treated the crowds…

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