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BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend show fan spots 'awkward' Greg James moment
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…
Sun Suddenly Blasts Powerful Radio Transmission for 19 Continuous Days
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…
Meet the Yes Keyboardist Who Also Gave Us 'Video Killed the Radio Star' and 'Heat of the Moment
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…
East Horsley's ornate Victorian bridges and their industrial past
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…
East Horsley's ornate Victorian bridges and their industrial past
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…
Tucker Wetmore's 'Brunette' Officially Reaches #1 At Country Radio
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…
PinkPantheress & Zara Larsson's 'Stateside' Reaches #1 At Rhythmic Radio
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.
Nottinghamshire MND campaigner's chair donated for future use
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…
Madonna's 'I Feel So Free' Earns #1 On Dance Radio Chart
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…
Bruno Mars Matches Taylor Swift With A New Top 10 Smash
'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…
Watch Brighton vs Man Utd - TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
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:…
Alan Titchmarsh's subtle dig at BBC star who 'lives in London
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…
Bournemouth podcast: 'We're all going on a European tour
Bournemouth will play Europa League football next season after finishing sixth in the Premier League. In the latest episode of BBC Radio Solent's Cherries: Unpicked, Jordan Clark and Joe Partington assess the 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest and…
Big Weekend: Olivia Dean brings the curtain down with 'magic' set
Naomi ClarkeBBC Newsbeat, at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland Olivia Dean has closed out BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend with a joyful set which was, as she put it, 'magic'. The UK pop girl of the moment captivated the tens of thousands who had…
New Farm-Fest event at Stoneleigh Park attracts 20,000 people
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…
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