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B Radio in Farnborough has requested to change its Key Commitments to appeal to an older demographic. The station, operated by Rush FM Limited, wants to change its character of service so that the target community is “under-40s who live, work and study in Farnborough and surrounding areas” instead of “under-30s who live, work and […] […]

Ofcom has rejected 58 applications for money from the Community Radio Fund whilst granting 14 stations with a share of a quarter of a million pounds. The regulator also reminded stations the reasons for the fund is not to cover things such as rent, utility bills or capital expenditure, but to help provide long-term financial […] […]

Global’s Group Chief Executive Stephen Miron is to step down from his role after 16 years in March next year. He will remain as Group CEO in the interim period and then become Chairman of Global at the end of March 2025. At the same time, Global’s Chairman of 17 years, Lord Charles Allen, will […] […]

The Kim Wilde 80s Show is to be broadcast on Virgin Radio UK 80s Plus every Sunday at 10am-2pm. […]

Martha Kearney is stepping down from presenting BBC Radio 4’s Today after the UK general election. […]

A new jazz show is heading to BBC Radio 3 produced by Folded Wing and hosted by saxophonist, composer and MC Soweto Kinch. The nightly show, Round Midnight, will air Monday to Friday evenings from 11.30 for an hour championing the British jazz scene. Folded Wing founder and CEO Karen Pearson told RadioToday: “We believe […] […]