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The Annie Nightingale Scholarship returns for 2023 at BBC Radio 1

Three more DJs have been named as part of the latest Annie Nightingale Presents Scholarship 2023 initiative. The Scholarship, now into its third year, aims to celebrate and elevate talented women and non-binary people in the electronic music scene by providing them with a national platform to showcase their taste and expertise. With women and […] […]

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Two stations in Ofcom licence breach for not providing output recordings

Two community radio stations have been found in breach of their licences for not providing recordings of their output to Ofcom. Islands FM on the Isles of Scilly had a complaint made against it for not broadcasting its Key Commitments, but Ofcom could not check this as the station did not provide recordings for the […] […]

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Adam Dowling to host afternoons on BBC local radio in the South East

The new schedules for BBC Local Radio stations in the South East have been announced and include Adam Dowling on afternoons across the region. Adam will host 2pm till 6pm weekdays on BBC Radio Kent, BBC Radio Surrey, and BBC Radio Sussex. He says: “I’m excited to have fun every afternoon talking to the three […] […]

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Jonathan Ross to host Global podcast with his daughter Honey Ross

Writer and producer Honey Ross and father Jonathan have joined Global to host a new movie podcast called Reel Talk. Starting this week, Honey and Jonathan take a forensic dive into everything from new cinema releases to binge-worthy TV series and movies. They’ll share their love of the big screen, peek behind the scenes, and […] […]

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Former BBC and Capital news editor Justin Kings appointed Head of the EBU Academy

Justin Kings, a former news editor at Capital and the BBC, has been appointed as the new Head of the EBU Academy replacing Nathalie Labourdette. He’s been at the EBU since 2009 after leaving the BBC, and over the past 14 years, has specialised in social media trainings for the Academy as well as teaching […] […]

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Gaydio Pride Awards are back for 2024 with nominations now open

Gaydio has opened the nominations period for its annual Pride Awards. The 2024 ceremony will be dedicated to recognising and celebrating the efforts made to better LGBTQ+ lives in the UK – with a focus on regional and grassroots efforts whilst giving thanks to the unsung heroes within the community. The event launched last year […] […]