Diversity in radio hasn’t kept up with changes in society – BBC Radio COO
Diversity in radio has been slow to come because it has not been a priority for a number of organisations, according to the chief operating officer of BBC Radio.
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Women and ethnic minorities still under-represented in top radio roles: Ofcom
Women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities are still under-represented at a senior level in UK radio, according to a report by Ofcom.
Dundee superstars Kyle Falconer and Be Charlotte to host Wave FM radio shows
Two of Dundee’s best-known music exports are set to host their own radio shows from the city.
Rita Ora dazzles in pink bodysuit at Radio 1’s Big Weekend
Rita Ora looked every inch the pop star as she took to the stage at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in a striking pink bodysuit.
Heart reveals new radio drivetime schedule across UK
Radio station Heart has announced a new line-up of regional drivetime shows.
Allegation received by police about Danny Baker tweet
Police are reviewing an allegation made about the tweet that resulted in DJ Danny Baker losing his job.
Danny Baker: I am so, so sorry for chimpanzee tweet
Danny Baker has said he wants to “formally apologise for the outrage I caused” following “one of the worst days of my life”.
The Archers’ Edward Kelsey gave ‘object lesson in great radio acting’
The Archers’ Tim Bentinck has said it was a privilege to work with his late co-star Edward Kelsey, who he said gave an “object lesson in great radio acting”.
DC Thomson purchases two of Scotland’s biggest commercial radio stations
DC Thomson Media has today confirmed the acquisition of two of Scotland’s biggest commercial radio stations, Kingdom FM and Original 106.
Una Healy to host show on UK’s first national country music radio station
Una Healy will have a show on the UK’s first national country music radio station.
Global’s regional radio cuts ‘a travesty’
The decision of Global to cut many regional radio shows has been branded a “travesty” by shadow culture secretary Tom Watson.
Pause For Thought broadcaster Reverend Ruth Scott dies, aged 60
Pause For Thought’s Reverend Ruth Scott, a familiar voice on Radio 2 since the days of Sir Terry Wogan, has died aged 60 after suffering from cancer.
Keeping Faith star Eve Myles handed best actress gong at BBC radio awards
Keeping Faith star Eve Myles has been honoured by the BBC for her work on a radio drama exploring the emotional and physical challenges of late-pregnancy termination.
Deezer launches free radio app as streaming competition cranks up
Music streaming provider Deezer has launched a free radio app to compete with the likes of BBC Sounds and Spotify which aims to offer a unique seamless listening experience.
CREST OF A WAVE: We go behind the scenes with Dundee and Perth’s favourite radio station Wave FM
For thousands of people, Wave FM comes alive at the simple touch of a button or the opening of an app.
Classic FM signs up former BBC newsreader Moira Stuart
Broadcaster Moira Stuart has joined Classic FM as a new presenter.
LBC warned after presenter’s ‘offensive’ comments about blind people
Radio station LBC has been warned that it could face sanctions if it continues to breach broadcasting regulations with “offensive content”.
Laura Whitmore to explore religion as part of BBC radio festive line-up
Laura Whitmore will be exploring the subject of religion as part of BBC radio’s Christmas line-up.
Streaming giants have set their sights on radio, BBC music boss says
Streaming giants have “set their sights on radio”, the BBC’s director of radio and music has said.
BBC to keep FM radio rather than switching entirely to digital
The BBC will keep using FM radio for the foreseeable future, rather than switching services entirely to digital.