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Lincoln City: BBC Radio Lincolnshire on the latest from pre-season in Spain
To appreciate the craft of being a professional footballer, you can, of course, admire the moments of brilliant skill and technical ability. However, watching Lincoln City train, it's the competitive spirit, the will to win, even in training, that…
Liverpool news: Diogo Jota - BBC Radio Merseyside A to Z
The 10th episode of BBC Radio Merseyside's A to Z of Liverpool focuses on the letter J - David James, Joey Jones, David Johnson and the late Diogo Jota. 'Jota was a hero wasn't he?' Phil Munns said on the latest show. 'Quite often he was a player…
Welsh homeworker tunes into local market with community radio
Jul 16, 202615:32 GMT by Samantha Mayling Stuart (left) and Chris Shimmin-Vincent of the holiday creators A Welsh homeworker has tuned into his lucrative local market by sponsoring a community-run radio station and even appearing on a music show.
Black Country Radio expands across Walsall
Black Country Radio and Black Country Xtra are now available on the new Walsall small scale DAB multiplex. The multiplex was launched at Bescot Stadium, the home of Walsall Football Club, during an event attended by charities, community…
Smart speaker protections move closer for radio
The government plans to designate Amazon Alexa and Alexa+, Google Assistant and Apple Siri as regulated Radio Selection Services under the Media Act 2024. The move would require the platforms to support access to UK radio services and extend the…
Iowa unemployment rate unchanged in June - Radio Iowa
Iowa's unemployment rate held steady in June at 3.2%. Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says several areas gained jobs in June. “Private industries were responsible for the June increase. We saw retail trade added over 1,000.
I've had radio mast in my garden for 20 years - but council says it's unlawful
A North Yorkshire resident who has had an amateur radio mast in his garden for nearly two decades has been told the communications aerials are unlawful. The amateur radio enthusiast near Scarborough, Gary Michael Ellis, has operated a mast and…
STV Radio Football Show to be adapted for TV
Sport entertainment title secures thirty-minute slot every Friday on broadcaster Up to the minute industry news Agenda-setting interviews with key industry figures Insight into the latest programme performances Ratings data with viewing trends…
BIA: Large radio station owners become sellers to address debt
BIA Advisory Services says 197 radio stations changed hands during the first half of 2026 for a combined value of nearly $112 million. June was one of the slowest months of 2026, with 19 radio stations sold for approximately $11.5 million. Larger…
Odisha woman lost during Rath Yatra 10 years ago found in Bengal - with Ham radio help
3 min read Kolkata Make us preferred source on Google Nearly a decade after she disappeared while stepping out to buy flowers for Lord Jagannath during Rath Yatra, an elderly woman from Odisha is set to reunite with her family, thanks to the…
Another Brisbane radio shake-up with duo pulled from hosting duties
Brisbane breakfast radio is having another shake up, with Sofie Formica and Dean Miller departing 4BC. The change was announced on-air on Thursday by Afternoons host Carla Bignasca. “We are making some temporary changes to the on-air…
Initial meeting of Iowa Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force - Radio Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds is asking a task force she's appointed to examine Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse and produce a final report by October 29. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, the task force chair, convened the group for the first time…
No replacement for Kyle and Jackie O: ARN confirms radio slot empty
ARN has confirmed that the vacant KIIS FM radio slot left open by the cancellation of The Kyle and Jackie O Show will stay empty for the rest of the year. The network's Director of Content for Metro Radio, Dave Cameron, told Media Week that a plan…
This is the Coast launches cinema campaign
This is the Coast is promoting local radio to cinema audiences across the Yorkshire coast this summer. The station has produced a new commercial in house, using footage captured at local events alongside music adapted from its on air audio…
Audio Academy seeks partner for ARIAS 2027
The Audio Academy is looking for an event production company to deliver the ARIAS ceremony in May 2027. The successful company will take responsibility for the full production of the Audio and Radio Industry Awards, including the creative concept…
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