The team behind the recreated LASER558 have obtained a licence to broadcast on DAB digital radio. Whilst a DAB (DSP) licence is available upon application these days, it marks another station using a previously unlicensed brand name and taking it legal. LASER558 will soon be on the relaunched Winchester DAB and the forthcoming Basingstoke DAB […]
Today marked the 50th anniversary of the launch of the original BRMB in Birmingham and the station name lives on today under a new guise. The community radio group now using the historic name broadcast a special programme, with Jimmy Franks and Suzi Becker marking the occasion. Originally launched on 19th February 1974, BRMB was […]
Elizabeth Clark has been appointed to lead the new BBC network radio production hub for Scotland and Northern Ireland. Currently Assistant Editor for Speech and Topical Radio for BBC Scotland Productions, Elizabeth has led teams across Scotland’s main production bases, delivering content for multiple networks. During her career in speech and music production, she has […]
Three new radio folk are joining The Radio Academy board of trustees following a tie for second place. Following an election by Radio Academy Members, Molly Guinness, Rob Littlejohn and Adam Uytman have been announced as the new additions. The charity opened elections for new trustees in January, seeking two trustees to join the board. […]
Roman Kemp has announced some ‘pretty big news’ on Capital Breakfast, confirming he is leaving the station. Speculation over his departure has been rife over the weekend but Roman officially announced he is leaving Capital after almost a decade, and six years on Breakfast. His replacement has not been mentioned so far, but many media […]
Broadcasting House in London is now the official home of BBC Radio 2 after Paul Gambaccini hosted the final show from Wogan House. Previously known as Western House, Wogan House has been the home of BBC Radio 2 since 2006 and was renamed in tribute to Sir Terry Wogan in 2016. The building, at 99 […]