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Kieran Trippier & Raul Jimenez join Wolves: BBC Radio WM's Mike Taylor on a productive week
'I want to reach the easy wins,' said Wolves' executive chairman Nathan Shi at the fans' forum last month. He wasn't talking about Raul Jimenez, but in terms of raising the morale of their supporters, bringing him back is the easiest win…
Radio ratings: ABC still struggling and does anyone miss Kyle and Jackie O?
The ABC's struggles in the Melbourne radio market continue despite a small lift in audience share in the third ratings survey of the year. In the survey period covering March 1 to May 23 (excluding the two weeks of Easter school holidays), the ABC…
Noble People's Mike McHale Brings Radio Cabinets Into the 21st Century
Cannes Lions is where the biggest ideas take center stage. Join ADWEEK for must-see conversations, top industry leaders, and the moments everyone will be talking about. As head of activations for independent media agency Noble People, Mike McHale…
What's the Same - and Different - About Hits on Billboard's Streaming & Radio Charts
The biggest hits on the Billboard Hot 100 also commonly scale both the Streaming Songs and Radio Songs charts. The two titles to top the Hot 100 for double-digit weeks most recently fit that description, with Ella Langley's “Choosin'…
Pierre Gasly's furious Monaco radio sums up his podium agony
Untelevised team radio showed Pierre Gasly responding to dropping away from the podium places at the Monaco Grand Prix. The Alpine driver had crossed the line third on the road on Sunday, but two separate time penalties for speeding in the pit lane…
Becoming a grandad could decide mayor's political future
Claire HamiltonBBC Merseyside Political Reporter Becoming a grandfather could be the deciding factor in whether Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram chooses to seek a fourth term in office. The former Liverpool councillor, who has been…
Ideas for Liverpool's St Johns Beacon's future deadline extended
The search for ideas for how to transform one of Liverpool's most recognisable landmarks has been extended. St Johns Beacon, known to many people in the city as the Radio City Tower, has been empty since the radio station moved out, after nearly 25…
Ideas for Liverpool's St Johns Beacon's future deadline extended
Leanne Harper, Merseyside and Jenny Coleman, North West The search for ideas for how to transform one of Liverpool's most recognisable landmarks has been extended. St Johns Beacon, known to many people in the city as the Radio City Tower, has been…
This is 80: Former Fugitive, Radio Host, Actor, and Author Ian Jarvis Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire
“I love your newsletter. Thank you so much for it!” - Terry Shannon, paid subscriber. Is there another age you associate with yourself in your mind? If so, what is it? And why, do you think? 40 to 50. All powers were on autopilot, no…
Malian authorities arrest 2 prominent journalists in latest crackdown on freedom of expression
Malian authorities arrested two prominent journalists in the past two days, the latest crackdown on freedom of expression by the West African country's military leadership during a security crisis. The “Maison de La Presse,” the main…
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Billboard India appoints Preeti Nayyar as chief operating officer
Billboard India has appointed Preeti Nayyar as chief operating officer (COO). In her new role, Nayyar will oversee the company's business operations, P&L management, revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and industry relations. She will be…
Sage green is still on trend for summer and Asda's 100% cotton tablecloth is under £10
Forget Brat green, because this summer is all about sage green. The hue has taken over from warm browns and earthy terracottas to be the colour of the year, popping up in every high street shop. From cushions to throws and even bedding sets, it…
James Dolan suggests officials missed flagrant foul call on Victor Wembanyama
During a Wednesday afternoon radio interview on WFAN, New York Knicks owner James Dolan said he believed the New York Post got it right with its cover suggesting Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama deserved a flagrant foul for his contact against…
World Cup 2026: Any early shocks? Chris Sutton's score predictions
Chris Bevan BBC Sport journalist BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton is predicting the outcome of all 104 games at the Fifa World Cup 2026. He starts with the scores for the first matches in each group, including the tournament opener between…
BBC's True Crime podcast focuses on crimes 'too outrageous to believe
Teenage hackers posing as celebrities, a farmer turned murderous over milk, plastic surgeons with a vendetta - some true crimes are just too outrageous to believe. Whether it's digging up a grisly cold case murder or tracing the terrifying…
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