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Bauer to remove all radio stations from satellite and cable TV platforms

Radio stations owned by Bauer will be removed from Sky, Virgin and Freesat in December, RadioToday can reveal. Messages are starting to appear on 10 radio stations currently available on the satellite and cable TV platforms, informing listeners of the changes. Absolute Radio, Absolute 80s, Absolute 90s, Absolute Classic Rock, Hits Radio, Greatest Hits Radio, […] […]

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Clint Boon announces departure from radio and XS Manchester Drive Show

XS Manchester Drive presenter Clint Boon is leaving the station after seven years on the drive time slot. Clint announced the move on his show today, with a follow-up statement on social media. He’s been working on radio in the north west on and off since first joining Crash FM in 1995. He was part […] […]

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Bauer launches this year’s Mission Christmas appeal from Cash for Kids

Mission Christmas, Bauer’s annual campaign run by charity Cash for Kids, has officially launched today across its radio stations. The appeal is backed by a number of famous faces including Ant & Dec, Greatest Hits Radio’s Ken Bruce and Magic Breakfast’s Ronan Keating and Harriet Scott. In 2022 Mission Christmas collected over £14.2 million in […] […]

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Bedford Radio’s new studio formally opened by local Mayor and MP

Bedford Radio has officially opened its new studio with special guests Mayor Tom Wootton and Mohammad Yasin MP jointly cutting the ribbon. The studio is situated in a community media hub on St Mary’s Street in partnership with Wellbeing Media, with a live broadcasting facility, a pre-recording studio, and a collaborative workspace. Presenters are offered […] […]

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BBC Radio 2 causes a commotion with a celebration of Madonna’s music

Madonna is getting the spotlight on her music at BBC Radio 2 as the station searches for the Ultimate Madonna Song. A three-hour show will air on New Year’s Day, after the festive holiday, featuring the Top 40 favourite and most cherished songs as voted for by Radio 2 listeners, as well as a new […] […]

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Stations from across South Wales come together for a fundraising appeal

Stations from across South Wales have come together to support an intensive 60-hour fundraising appeal for children’s hospice Tŷ Hafan. The When your world stops fundraising appeal aims to raise £350,000 in just 60 hours, with all donations made to the charity during that time being match-funded, meaning that one donation will have double the […] […]