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Radio presenter Dave Phillips celebrates 50th anniversary in broadcasting

Chester’s Dee Radio presenter Dave Phillips has marked the 50th anniversary of the start of his radio career. He’s returned to Hospital Radio Clatterbridge on the Wirral to celebrate the anniversary of his first show in September 1973. Dave started his professional career doing Weekend Overnights on Magic 1548 in Liverpool. From there, he moved […] […]

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Vivian Mohr to replace Richard Dawkins as President of Bauer Media Audio

Vivian Mohr has been appointed as President of Bauer Media Audio. He leaves his role as CFO and COO at Bauer Media Group to take on the role, replacing Richard Dawkins who left the company after having different ideas on its future compared with CEO and owner Yvonne Bauer. Bauer says Vivian has been tasked […] […]

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Ray Clark announces departure date from BBC Essex

BBC Essex radio presenter Ray Clark has announced he will be leaving the station on October 8th. With no certainty surrounding his departure date by his bosses, Ray says he took the matter into his own hands and told his listeners when he’s going instead of waiting to be told. On social media, Ray wrote: […] […]

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Bauer to switch national radio services to DAB+ and take seven extra stations national on SDL

Bauer is switching its national services on Sound Digital to DAB+ to make room for seven additional stations. Absolute Radio Country, Absolute Classic Rock, Kerrang!, heat, Magic Chilled, Magic Soul, and Magic at the Musicals will all go national this autumn. To make room for the extra stations, Absolute 80s, Absolute Radio 90s, Mellow Magic, […] […]

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Paul Hayes joins Radio News Hub as Content Editor

Radio presenter Paul Hayes has joined Radio News Hub as Content Editor. The former Heart presenter and Magic host will become the voice of the Lunchtime Programme, a ten-minute news roundup available to all subscribing stations. In addition, he will also host a new programme offering for Radio News Hub’s network of expat radio stations […] […]

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Jen Thomas and Ian Danter get shows on Planet Rock

Jen Thomas is joining Planet Rock to host a new late show, 10pm till 1am Tuesday to Friday, whilst Ian Danter is set to host Monday Night Rocks. The changes take place next week from 2nd October when Ian starts his new show at 7pm. Rock fan, music journalist and Magic presenter Jen will be […] […]