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Carol Vorderman fired from BBC Radio Wales for breaching social media guidelines

BBC Radio Wales presenter Carol Vorderman has announced she’s been axed from the station for breaching the BBC’s social media guidelines. In a statement, Carol said she was not prepared to adhere to the new guidelines because she does not want to lose her voice on social media. The BBC recently published new impartiality rules […] […]

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Consultation launched on analogue community radio licensing and revenue restrictions

The DCMS has launched a new consultation to gather feedback on plans to relax rules on current advertising and sponsorship restrictions for community radio stations. The eight-week consultation also seeks views on whether to renew the over 300 analogue community radio licences which are due to expire from October 2025 and if so, for how […] […]

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AU & NZ

Xtra Insights: Cairns Survey 1

Star 102.7 continues its dominance in Xtra Insights Survey 1 of 2023 for Cairns.Star’s Dave & Inkie for Breakfast moved up .7 to 28.8. Triple M Cairns Breakfast enjoyed a gain of 1.7 in Breakfast, now up to 14.5.Star 102.7’s General Manager Jim Ybema says the network’s ‘leaders in local’ strategy continues to be a… Read More
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Fiction or faction? Derryn Hinch releases new book of short stories

Broadcaster Derryn Hinch has broken the mould and released his first book of short stories. Many are based on true events and real characters encountered during his 60 years of journalism.Hinch calls the stories ‘faction,’ as he draws on real-life experiences as a police reporter and top-rating radio host.*B & W photo credit: Meredith O’Shea 
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Hughesy, Ed & Erin catch up with Masked Singer winner Dami Im

Fresh from her Masked Singer win, Dami Im joined 2Day FM’s Hughesey, Ed & Erin this morning.During their chat, Hughesy brought up Dami’s stint on Dancing With The Stars alongside Ed Kavalee back in early 2020. She said it was “the lowest point of her life” because of how difficult she found the experience.
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When truth is more shocking than fiction

After three friends are murdered or go missing within a two-month period, their mums begin connecting the dots … and what they uncover is more disturbing than anyone could have imagined.Launching today (November 8), The Bakersfield Three podcast is a 15 part series that delves into a real-life case involving kidnapping, torture, murder and more…. Read More
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