UK

Ofcom has found Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio in breach of its licence after a complaint was made about the use of racially discriminatory language. The incident happened on the Tuesday Night Request Show in April 2023. During the programme, one presenter (“Presenter 1”) revealed the answers to questions that had been asked to listeners earlier […] […]

Global has announced X-Posure Daily will be its first on demand show exclusive to Global Player. X-Posure Daily will be presented by Radio X’s ‘guru of new music’ John Kennedy, host of the music discovery show, X-Posure. John will showcase music from emerging talent and established favourites when ‘X-Posure Daily’ goes live, Monday to Thursday […] […]

A social media post asking for a new Drivetime presenter on BBC Radio Solent has been removed following major backlash from listeners. The recruitment ad, which said “We’re looking for a creative Presenter/Producer to join our team” was removed within hours following hundreds of negative comments. Listeners pointed out that the station had recently “sacked” […] […]

BBC local radio stations suffered major technical issues during the first week of shared programmes in the South and East as presenters say they are “clinging to the wreckage” of what’s left. The first round of new shared programmes, which was announced 10 months ago, started on September 4th – with more regions to follow […] […]

Sophie Little, a presenter with BBC Radio Norfolk, has voiced her personal opinion on the changes across the network saying they are ageist and ableist. Speaking on her final Treasure Quest show on the station over the weekend, Sophie explained how the statement she read out went against all of the training she’s had and […] […]

Radiocentre has announced new headliners for Tuning In at Picturehouse Central in London on 26th September. Joining Dave Berry and Miranda Sawyer on stage to celebrate 15 years of Absolute Radio will be comedian and Absolute presenter Frank Skinner. Global’s Lewis Goodall (LBC), Myleene Klass (Smooth and Classic FM) and Anna Whitehouse (Heart) will sit […] […]