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Pioneering sports radio host Eddie Andelman dies
Legendary broadcaster Eddie Andelman, who helped pioneer the modern-day sports talk radio format, has died at the age of 89. Andelman's children announced his death Monday on social media. “Eddie Andelman was loved by his wife of fifty seven…
Radio 2's Tina Daheley quits Breakfast Show days before Sara Cox takes over
BBC Radio 2 star Tina Daheley has quit the Breakfast Show after seven years. The news journalist was a regular on the show with Scott Mills but has announced she is leaving days before his replacement Sara Cox takes over as host. Posting to…
Most Australians under 25 have never used newspapers or radio as a source of news, survey finds
The majority of Australian adults under 25 have never used newspapers or radio as a source of news, according to the 2026 Digital News Report which tracks the changing habits of news consumers. However, overall interest in news has increased, in…
Sara Cox confirms Radio 2 Breakfast Show start date - with Hollywood star guest
SARA Cox has revealed the exact date she'll start her new BBC Radio 2 gig after she bid farewell to her afternoon show on the broadcaster. News broke back in April that Sara, 51, would be taking over the Breakfast show from Scott Mills, who was…
Huddle Radio prepares Huddersfield launch
A new local digital radio station will launch in Huddersfield on 1st September. Huddle Radio will broadcast on DAB with a focus on life across the town. The station has been created by Sarah Hancock, who said she wanted to make “something…
Untelevised Lewis Hamilton team radio emerges after Barcelona GP win
Untelevised team radio footage from the Barcelona Grand Prix has uncovered the joy on the Ferrari pit wall after Lewis Hamilton re-emerged leading Mercedes pair George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. It comes after Hamilton claimed the first victory of…
Hawa Kassam joins Radio Essex weekends
Radio Essex has added a new local voice to weekend afternoons. Hawa Kassam is joining the station's weekend line up with a show on Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm. Hawa, who lives in Chelmsford, will also be used by Radio Essex for weekday…
Octave adds four new audio and radio partners
Octave has added streaming inventory from four audio providers to widen advertiser access across connected listening. News UK's audio visual advertising platform has signed agreements covering Audiomack, Sonos, Boom Radio and CountryLine Radio…
Sara Cox's BBC Radio 2 launch date confirmed as A-list Hollywood guest announced
A Hollywood icon has been confirmed as Sara Cox's first guest on her new Radio 2 Breakfast show. It comes as new details about the eagerly-awaited programme, including a 'fresh format', are unveiled for the first time. Sara Cox will be taking over…
BBC Radio 2 star announces she's quit job as she tells fans 'watch this space
A BBC Radio 2 star has confirmed she is leaving her job after more than seven years. Fans have rushed to pay tribute to the star as she admitted she is not sure what will be next for her. Tina Daheley took to her Instagram page on Tuesday morning…
Sara Cox Unveils Big Plans To Launch Her Radio 2 Breakfast Show Next Month
Open Image Modal Sara Cox is pulling out all the stops to get her new Radio 2 show off to a flying start. On Monday morning, Sara announced that her first Radio 2 breakfast show broadcast would be airing on Monday 6 July – as well as…
Sara Cox sets BBC Radio 2 breakfast show date
Sara Cox has confirmed she will launch her new BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show on Monday 6th July, with Tom Hanks joining her as the programme's first guest. The announcement was made on Vernon Kay's Radio 2 show after Sara Cox took part in the…
Sara Cox's BBC Radio 2 Breakfast start date announced as changes confirmed
Sara Cox will kick off the new BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show in a matter of weeks, with the announcement coming days after she hosted her former show for the last time. The Bolton-born broadcaster was announced as the host of the station's flagship…
CBS News Radio VP Harvey Nagler to receive Lifetime Leadership Award
Veteran broadcast news executive Harvey Nagler will receive a Lifetime Leadership Award for his work at CBS Radio News, with the award bestowed upon Nagler just a few weeks after CBS owner Paramount closed up shop on its radio news division for…
Iowa's U.S. Senate candidates Hinson, Turek rally with party faithful - Radio Iowa
The outcome of an Iowa race could tip the balance of political power in the U.S. Senate and the two major party candidates rallied with hundreds of supporters this weekend. Democrat Josh Turek defeated Zach Wahls in the June 2nd Primary with about…
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