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Craig David, Lethal Bizzle and Tinie Tempah are among the names joining BBC Radio 1Xtra this October as the station celebrates Black History Month.

The month will feature special programming across the network, starting with a Throwback Weekender from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 October.
Guest co-hosts across the weekend include Craig David with Nadia Jae on Radio 1Xtra Breakfast, Sneakbo with Remi Burgz, and Flukes from Crazy Cousinz with Jeremiah Asiamah on 1Xtra’s Rave Show.
On Saturday, Lethal Bizzle will join Nick Bright between 10am and 1pm to talk about the moments that shaped his career, while Tinie Tempah will present a two-hour special marking 15 years since his debut album release.
Sunday’s programming includes Trevor Nelson’s Black History Mixtape of empowerment and protest anthems, plus Eddie Kadi joined by Victony to reveal his top ten Nigerian tracks on the Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show.
Rampage will showcase dancehall, funky house and R&B alongside guests Omar, Kyla, DJ Paleface, Stush, MC Versatile, Funky Dee, Meleka and Alizae. AJ Odudu will also feature on 1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave.
Throughout the month, the station will highlight ‘Living Legends’, with programmes paying tribute to Black pioneers and cultural figures.
Daytime hosts DJ Day Day and Kaylee Golding will run a special strand called ‘Your Hero’s Hero’, where guests talk about the individuals who have inspired their work.
Head of 1Xtra, Dari Samuels, said: “At 1Xtra we’re proud to champion the enduring legacy and cultural impact of Black communities across the UK and beyond.
Every month, but especially during Black History Month, we strive to be a leading force for Black culture, amplifying voices that push boundaries in music, storytelling and representation.”

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Radio House in Fareham, the long-time home of Power FM and other commercial stations, is up for sale by Global.
The Segensworth West building first opened in 1986 as purpose-built studios for Ocean Sound, which launched that year. Two years later it became the base for Power FM.
The freehold site, on Whittle Avenue near Junction 9 of the M27, offers over 9,000 square feet of office space with 23 parking spaces, storage and loading access.
You can see photos of the inside of the building on the listings here.
Over the years, the site was also home to Ocean FM and later Capital South Coast, as well as South Coast Radio and various regional operations run by GWR, GCap and then Global.
Power FM was rebranded as Galaxy in 2008, before being folded into Capital in 2011. In 2019, Capital South Coast merged with Capital Brighton, with local breakfast and weekend programmes replaced by national shows.
Global’s most recent changes to its broadcast model brought the era of Radio House to a close. In January this year the company confirmed that local and regional shows on Heart, Smooth and Capital in England would be replaced by national output from London. Regional studios, including Fareham, were closed in February.
The sale marks the end of nearly four decades of broadcasting from the building. The closure of Fareham’s studios followed similar moves at other Global sites across the country.
Across the road, Bauer has also vacated its building which was the home of Wave 105. Both buildings still contain branding for their respective radio stations and companies.

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BHBN Radio in Birmingham has launched a fundraising campaign with the help of famous voices after losing part of its NHS funding.

The hospital and community station, which has been broadcasting for more than 70 years, has brought together celebrities to record special messages in support of its work. These can be heard directly after the news and on the half hour.
Among those lending their voices are Dame Joanna Lumley, Jeremy Irons, Simon Le Bon, Ruby Turner, Tim Bentinck, Sir Stephen Fry, Gyles Brandreth and Alan Titchmarsh. They join other well-known names with links to BHBN including Clive Payne, Graham Torrington, Miranda Burns and Alan Dedicoat.
Andy Caddick, a BHBN presenter and Publicity Officer, said: “BHBN Radio has been a lifeline for so many patients, residents, and community members over the years.
“We are deeply grateful to these generous celebrities for stepping up to support our mission of providing companionship, entertainment, and a connection to the outside world for those who need it most.”
The station is now asking the public and local businesses to help secure its future by donating or sponsoring. Funds raised will support its mix of music, interviews, news and storytelling for patients, care home residents and the wider community.
BHBN has invited people to tune in, take part in its events and contribute to its online fundraising appeal. More information can be found at bhbn.net and donations can be made at gofund.me/a25bbf0b.

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Christmas Radio has launched in Portsmouth today, bringing festive music back to the city on DAB and online.

The station went live at 10am on the Portsmouth local DAB multiplex and will broadcast non-stop seasonal songs every day until 31 December. Online streaming is also available via christmasradio.uk, smart speakers and free mobile apps.
Listeners can expect a mix of classic favourites and modern Christmas hits, with even Santa himself appearing as part of the presenting line-up to introduce festive tracks.
Station owner Gary Milchard said: “We at Christmas Radio are delighted to return to Portsmouth again. Christmas is such an exciting time for so many of us, and we can’t wait to share the festive period with everyone in the city. We’ll be playing all those festive favourites, 24 hours a day, to help get everyone into the spirit.”
The service is available on DAB across Portsmouth and surrounding areas, providing three months of round-the-clock Christmas music to accompany the build-up to the festive season.

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Lomond Radio is expanding its offering with the launch of two new sister stations on the Inverclyde DAB multiplex.

From today, listeners will be able to tune into Lomond Christmas, which will play festive favourites around the clock in the run-up to the holidays. One month later, on 1 November, Lomond Country will launch, bringing a non-stop mix of classic and contemporary country hits.
Paul Lucas, Director at Lomond Radio, said: “We are so excited to be launching not one, but two new stations. We’ve seen incredible support for Lomond Radio’s local focus, and this expansion allows us to offer even more tailored content. Whether you’re ready for carols in October or you want classic country hits, we’re keeping our promise of non-stop music right here in our community.”
The new services join Lomond Radio’s main station and will broadcast 24 hours a day across Inverclyde and the Clyde Coast. Both new channels will feature an uninterrupted music format, designed for listeners at home, at work or on the move.
Full details are available at lomondradio.co.uk, with updates also posted across the station’s social media channels.

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Coastal Radio DAB marked its third birthday with a special outside broadcast from Pleasure Beach Blackpool on Friday, 26 September.

Listeners tuned in to Scott Gallagher’s Drivetime show live from the seafront attraction, where the team cut a birthday cake and gave away pantomime tickets thanks to Pleasure Beach Blackpool.
The station had already spent the day playing birthday messages from listeners, advertisers and sponsors.
Paula Davies, Founder and Managing Director, said: “It’s so important for local radio to be part of the community it serves, and Coastal Radio DAB fills the gap left by the national take overs. The team at Coastal Radio DAB are passionate about local radio and between them bring more than 50 years of local radio experience to the table.”
Coastal Radio DAB serves Blackpool, Wyre and the Fylde Coast on multiple platforms, including DAB. The station, which launched in 2022, continues to provide local news, information and entertainment tailored to its community.

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