Thousands of tributes have been paid to radio presenter Steve Wright who died at the age of 69 yesterday. The radio industry and listeners alike have been paying tributes on social media. His friend and colleague Paul Gambaccini has been speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, sharing his shock at the news announced at 5pm […]
Steve Wright has passed away aged 69 his family has confirmed.
Two sisters from Scotland are the latest winners of the Absolute Radio You competition. Absolute Radio You gives the public the chance to have their very own radio station and share all their favourite songs. Emma, 32 and Rachael, 35, siblings from Scotland, pitched Absolute Radio Sisters – with the strapline Where Sibling Rivalry Matters […]
A new British Asian Chart Show is heading to BBC Asian Network whilst weekend presenter Noreen Khan leaves the station after 12 years. Noreen, who previously hosted Drivetime and currently presents Sunday 9pm-11pm, will leave on 25th February. She will host the Asian Network Comedy Gala in Glasgow on 29th February before she hands the […]
The Radio Academy has revealed the list of Mentees and Mentors participating in this year’s Radio Academy Mentoring Programme. Twenty mentees from across the industry have been selected to receive six months of mentoring from an industry leader, peer support and, new for 2024, leadership training. The announcement follows a competitive selection process led by […]
BBC Sounds is reporting it had five million listeners in a two week period with growth from live listening and new podcast including The Traitors Uncloaked. The last two weeks of January and early February (22nd Jan – 3rd Feb) included content associated with the final of The Traitors and big weeks in sport. There […]