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Successful journalism students from across the UK, selected for the Bauer Media Audio News Mentoring Programme, have visited Bauer’s new HQ at The Lantern.

They were given a studio tour before hearing from members of the senior news team including Head of News England & Wales Jim Foulger, Deputy Head of News Michelle Livesey, Political Editor Georgie Prodromou and former news mentee, now Multimedia News & Sport Reporter for the central region, Amelia Salmons.
Head of the mentoring programme Louise Easton hosted the day, which included discussions on previous news coverage, breaking news scenarios, training and employment opportunities: “It was wonderful to meet our news mentees in London to kick start what I hope will be a great year of learning and development for these impressive students. They are all clearly passionate and dedicated about their future careers in journalism and I’m really looking forward to working with them alongside their mentors.”
“All 16 mentees have now been matched with mentors aligned with their interests, who will provide insight and access to reporters and resources from across the group.”
Amelia Salmons who was a mentee in 2024 before achieving a permanent news role within Bauer Media Audio later in the year, said: “I loved being a Mentee. Bauer is the fastest paced newsroom I have ever worked in.
“You cover so much news! I’ve met royals, covered terrible crime that has rocked local communities and even reported from a concert. You also get to work alongside some of the best reporters and newsreaders in the business. I wish I could go back and do the mentorship again, just so I could pick some of the brilliant brains I got to work with as a Mentee.”
Head of News & Sport (England) for Bauer Media Audio UK, Jim Foulger said: “The mentoring programme is a huge success story, offering a clear route from university to employment within the broadcast industry.
“Being chosen to be part of our next cohort is truly one of the fastest ways to move from studies to the studio.”

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Former Moray Firth Radio breakfast show presenter Ray Atkinson has joined Caravan Radio to present a weekend show.

Ray presented shows on Moray Firth back in 1991 with the breakfast show, and then hosted most shows on the station during his time there.
These days Ray works in the leisure industry, leading him to the job at Caravan Radio.
Ray said: “Opportunities like Caravan Radio don’t come along every day, combining my two passions in life and their collective 35 years plus experience, how could I say no when offered the chance to join the team.”
CEO and Head of Programming Mike Osborne said. “Having Ray on board is great news for the station, not only has Ray many years’ of experience in commercial radio but also has a solid background in the leisure industry which makes him a perfect fit with Caravan Radio.”
Ray Atkinson can be heard every Saturday morning from 10am until 1pm.

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Applications are now open for the seventh round of small-scale DAB radio multiplex licences for 29 areas across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
In total, the small-scale DAB programme will enable the launch of over 100 multiplexes.
So far, 70 multiplexes have launched and the guidance notes for small-scale DAB multiplexes has also been updated for anyone submitting a fresh application.
Ofcom today invites multiplex applications for the following areas:

Arbroath, Carnoustie & Montrose
Bridgwater
Bromsgrove, Kidderminster & Redditch
Cirencester
Ely & March
Enniskillen
Exmouth & Dawlish
Gloucester
Lancaster
Llanelli
Loughborough & Coalville
Malton
Market Harborough
Midlothian
Moray Coast South
Newark-on-Trent
North Berkshire & South Oxfordshire
North Norfolk
North Somerset
Oban
Ringwood, Verwood & Fordingbridge
Rugby & Daventry
Stockton-on-Tees
Wellingborough
West Oxfordshire
West Somerset & Lynton
Western Isles
Weston-super-Mare
Worcester

Ofcom is also re-advertising licences to serve the following areas:

Ards Peninsula
Banbury & Bicester
Taunton
Wakefield & Castleford

The closing-date for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 29 April 2025.

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Former Radio City broadcaster Pete Price is joining the recently launched In Demand Decades.

He’ll be back in the time slot he made famous for over 40 years in the city – Sunday nights from 10pm till 1am starting on February the 9th.
The show won’t be his signature live phone-in but will feature music and interviews with celebrities, politicians, influencers, including, the station says, people who have shaped the world we live in today.
He will re-live some of his best phone in moments from over the years and present the Peaceful Hour from Midnight – another feature he did on Radio City.
Pete Price said “I am thrilled to be joining the team at In Demand Decades. The radio business has changed lots over the years but getting the chance to do local radio in the area I built my career, is a dream.
“I’m also excited about being back on Sunday nights in the time slot I’m most known for.
“I can’t wait to get started.”

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The BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend will take place in Liverpool this year with Sam Fender announced as the first headliner.

This morning on Breakfast, Greg James revealed the news, saying it will happen between Friday 23 May and Sunday 25 May in Sefton Park.
Myles Smith, Wet Leg, Blossoms and Lola Young were also announced as the first acts set to perform.
Over the course of the weekend, around 100 acts will take part performing across four stages: Radio 1 Main Stage, Radio 1 New Music Stage, Radio 1 Dance and BBC Introducing.
Greg James says: “FINALLY…Radio 1 HAS COME BACK…to Liv…er…pooool!
“The last time I was there I was doing a big game of Hide and Seek and was hidden in the Liver building for a week so it’ll be nice to see some daylight and enjoy it properly this time. We can’t wait to bring the biggest artists in the world to this brilliant city in May. Everyone’s going to LOVE the line-up!”
Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, says: “We’re thrilled to bring Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 to Liverpool. Liverpool’s vibrant music scene and rich history make it the perfect setting for this iconic event.
“With incredible artists already announced and more to be announced in the coming months, it’s set to be an unmissable weekend.”

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BBC Radio Merseyside has announced the death of former presenter and reporter Andy Ball who worked at the station for almost 30 years.
The station posted the news on Facebook, saying: “He loved the river and enjoyed nothing more than getting out into the communities right across the whole of Merseyside.
“We will miss him dearly and send all our love and condolences to his wife Lynn and family.”
Andy had various roles at the station and was well known to listeners, from being a reporter to being part of the management team.

RadioToday has been sent this tribute by a former colleague: “The patience and kindness that he showed to both listeners and colleagues was second to none. His kindness and welcoming character often meant that he carried out training of new staff members, include those using the radio car.
“He always had time to chat, told a great story and has described as a genuinely good gentleman. He had an unwavering love for Liverpool, its people, the radio station and all its staff.
“He understood the communities within Liverpool and how Radio Merseyside could best serve them.”
Andy leaves behind his wife Lynn and family, and the radio family at Radio Merseyside.

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