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Local community radio has an ‘overwhelmingly positive’ impact on health, employment, and community cohesion according to the latest research carried out by the University of Northampton. In a survey of 5,710 local community radio listeners from nearly 20 local community stations across the UK: 71% said their health had improved as a direct result of […] […]

Audio nominations for the 50th Broadcasting Press Guild Audio Awards have been announced. The shortlist includes Ken Bruce, James O’Brien, Matt Chorley, Cerys Matthews, India Rakusen and John Stewart. The chair of the BPG audio jury, journalist Simon O’Hagan, said this year’s judging committee produced amazingly talented lists in all three categories: “The quality and […] […]

Lucy Owen from Wales Today has been appointed as permanent host of Carol Vorderman’s old Saturday lunchtime show on BBC Radio Wales after covering it for the last few months. There’s also a few other schedule changes taking place over the next couple of weeks. Bronwen Lewis focuses on her love of country music from […] […]

Emma Barnett is joining BBC Radio 4 Today programme’s presenting team, and will also front TV documentaries and cross platform news-making interviews for the BBC. The former 5 Live and Newsnight presenter will leave Woman’s Hour in April, before taking up her new role in May. Emma says: “We are living in volatile times where […] […]

Christopher Jones is the new Chief Financial Officer at Bauer Media Audio UK. He takes over from Vivian Mohr who is now President of Bauer Media Audio. Reporting into both Simon Myciunka, CEO of Bauer Media Audio UK, and Richard Jackson, Interim CFO of Bauer Media Audio Business Area, Chris will be responsible for ensuring […] […]

BBC Radio Leeds is encouraging Bradford-born stars to get behind a campaign to find the next Voices of Bradford. The winner or winners will join the BBC team to help report on the special year in 2025 for the city. Anita Rani, who will be a head judge, says: “Bradford is a vibrant city full […] […]