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mirror.co.uk - Neil Shaw - Big Brother and Virgin Radio presenter diagnosed with leukaemia
Big Brother and Virgin Radio presenter diagnosed with leukaemia
The Mirror

A Big Brother and Virgin Radio presenter has revealed his 'brutal' treatment for leukaemia and said he hopes future cancer patients will have a better choice that he did. Jamie East, 52, began his TV career in 2011 presenting Big Brother's Bit on…

bbc.co.uk - Jason Arunn Murugesu - Everything you need to know for Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland
Everything you need to know for Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland
BBC

Jason Arunn MurugesuNorth East and Cumbria BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland is now just days away. The annual festival will see global stars including Olivia Dean, Zara Larsson and Kehlani dazzle north-east England with 100,000 people…

billboard.com - Paul Grein - Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees: Full List
Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees: Full List
Billboard

The Museum of Broadcast Communications has announced the selection of eight new inductees into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2026. They will be honored at the in-person 2026 Radio Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Fairmont…

express.co.uk - Sasha Morris - 'Shocked' Big Brother and radio presenter diagnosed with leukaemia
'Shocked' Big Brother and radio presenter diagnosed with leukaemia
Daily Express

Jamie East opened up about his leukaemia diagnosis A former Big Brother host and Virgin Radio presenter has spoken out about his 'brutal' battle against leukaemia, expressing his hope that future cancer patients will be offered greater treatment…

express.co.uk - Richard Ashmore - Radio station makes shock King Charles announcement - then issues apology
Radio station makes shock King Charles announcement - then issues apology
Daily Express

King Charles was said to have passed away in a radio station blunder UK radio listeners were stunned yesterday when a broadcaster suddenly announced the death of the King. Radio Caroline initiated 'Death of a Monarch' procedure at around 2.06pm…

radiotoday.co.uk - Roy Martin - Radio Caroline announces the death of King Charles
Radio Caroline announces the death of King Charles
RadioToday

Radio Caroline has apologised after accidentally broadcasting a message claiming King Charles had died. The station said the Obit procedure was activated following a studio error. In a statement issued to RadioToday, Radio Caroline said the system…

billboard.com - Xander Zellner - Bebe Rexha & Faithless' 'New Religion' Hits No. 1 on WARM Global Dance Radio Chart
Bebe Rexha & Faithless' 'New Religion' Hits No. 1 on WARM Global Dance Radio Chart
Billboard

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…

kmbc.com - Brian Johnson - Sports radio, Chiefs fans react after wide receiver Rashee Rice ordered to jail
Sports radio, Chiefs fans react after wide receiver Rashee Rice ordered to jail
KMBC

Sports radio, Chiefs fans react after wide receiver Rashee Rice ordered to jail SEVERAL FELONY CHARGES AND WAS SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS PROBATION. KMBC9 BRIAN JOHNSON HAS MORE TONIGHT ON WHAT THIS LATEST DEVELOPMENT MEANS FOR THE CHIEFS UPCOMING…

manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Jessica Sansome - Sara Cox opens up bid for Strictly host job after BBC Radio 2 Breakfast role
Sara Cox opens up bid for Strictly host job after BBC Radio 2 Breakfast role
Manchester Evening News

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)…

chroniclelive.co.uk - Simon Duke - The items banned from Radio 1 Big Weekend in Sunderland as full list confirmed
The items banned from Radio 1 Big Weekend in Sunderland as full list confirmed
Chronicle Live

After all the build up and anticipation, there are now just days to go until Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland. And if you're heading to Herrington Country Park on Friday, Saturday, Sunday (or all three!) you'll need to be aware of the items you…

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk - Jack Stott - Burnley radio presenter Jordan North announces role in Toy Story 5
Burnley radio presenter Jordan North announces role in Toy Story 5
Lancashire Telegraph

Appearing as a Garden Gnome in the latest sequel in the series, he will appear alongside his Capital Breakfast co-host Sian Welby, who plays an Inflatable Flamingo. The former St James' Lanehead Primary School pupil will join Tom Hanks, Tim Allen…

radioiowa.com - Radio Iowa Contributor - Iowa cities respond to influx of electric bikes, motorcyles, scooters - Radio Iowa
Iowa cities respond to influx of electric bikes, motorcyles, scooters - Radio Iowa
Home - 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…

zmescience.com - Mihai Andrei - A Student With Radio Gear Halted Taiwan's Bullet Trains and Exposed a Huge Security Gap
A Student With Radio Gear Halted Taiwan's Bullet Trains and Exposed a Huge Security Gap
ZME Science: not exactly rocket science

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…

chroniclelive.co.uk - Simon Duke - Radio 1 Big Weekend in Sunderland weather for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Radio 1 Big Weekend in Sunderland weather for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Chronicle Live

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…

longislandpress.com - Vivian Rose - Syosset High School Senior Releases WKWZ Radio Documentary Featuring Judd Apatow
Syosset High School Senior Releases WKWZ Radio Documentary Featuring Judd Apatow
LI Press

Jason Feldman, senior at Syosset High School and station manager at the school's radio station, WKWZ, spent the past two years scavenging the basement of his high school for old records, conducting interviews and collecting footage for a…

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