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Andy Bennett’s BBC Radio Bristol afternoon show was forced off air today after a power outage struck central Bristol.

The programme went into silence when the studio lost power, leaving Andy and his team “panicking” as the building went into blackout. The show was later taken over by Luke Knight, broadcasting from BBC Radio Somerset.
The incident was linked to a wider outage affecting more than 1,500 properties after smoke was seen coming from a pavement on Whiteladies Road in Clifton. Among those affected were BBC Points West, BBC Radio Bristol and BBC West offices.
National Grid said engineers were investigating a “fault on our underground network” which was reported at 4.22pm. The company added that the power cut was expected to last until 6pm and apologised for the disruption.
An Avon Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said crews extinguished a fire “under the manhole cover which we believed to be connected to electric cables” at about 4pm. Firefighters later returned at 5.09pm to reports of further black smoke and flames in the same area.
You can hear when the show went off air on BBC Sounds from 2 hours and 24 seconds into the programme.

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Radiocentre’s Audio Ad of the Year Award, run in partnership with Campaign, is looking to find the best creative work in commercial radio advertising.

The award recognises the scripting, production and creative execution that make standout audio ads memorable.
Any ad that has aired on UK commercial radio over the last 12 months (since 1st September 2024) is eligible, with entry free of charge.
A panel of leading creative directors will review submissions and select a shortlist of three. Those finalists will be featured in Campaign, giving the industry a chance to see the best recent work. The overall winner will then be decided by Campaign readers through an online vote.
Judges will be looking for ads that demonstrate strong craft, originality and impact. Memorability and resonance with listeners will also be key factors in the decision-making process.
Entries close on 10 October 2025, with results to follow later in the year. Full details, including how to submit entries, are available from Radiocentre’s website.

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Podcast production company, Listening Dog Media has opened a new podcast and content studio, extending its services to podcasters, creators and brands.

Listening Dog Studios is based directly opposite Slough train station on the Elizabeth Line. It is around 15 minutes from London Paddington, offering easy access for independent podcasters and agency clients who want production services without travelling into Central London.
The studio is fitted with Shure SM7B microphones, 6K video cameras and professional lighting, providing broadcast-standard audio and video recording. In addition to hire, the space also offers editing and post-production, creating a full-service package for both podcasters and businesses producing content.
Callum Marks, Managing Director of Listening Dog Media, said: “Podcasters and businesses shouldn’t have to battle Central London just to record high-quality content.
“Listening Dog Studios is designed to make things simple: arrive, record, and leave with professional audio and video without any stress.”
Listening Dog Media already produces several established shows, including Seaman Says with former England goalkeeper David Seaman, How to DJ with BBC 6 Music’s Chris Hawkins, and The Offside Rule. The move into a dedicated recording space marks the company’s next stage of growth.

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British broadcaster Malissa Whitehouse has won the 2025 International Singer-Songwriters Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Radio Broadcasting.

Her weekly programme Just a London Girl is syndicated across more than 40 stations and an estimated 250,000 listeners in the US, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
The “London Girl Celebrity Sofa” segment of the show has included guests such as Go West’s Peter Cox, John Oates, Howard Jones, actor Tomi May and 90s singer Rozalla.
Alongside her radio work, Whitehouse is also a writer, producer and singer-songwriter. She has recently released a single, Over a Lifetime.
Speaking after the win, Whitehouse said: “Just a London Girl has always been about honest conversations and connecting with people. Winning this award means so much — but I believe the best is still ahead.”

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talkSPORT has agreed a new three-year deal with WSL Football to hold exclusive radio rights until 2028.

The agreement follows the network’s coverage of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 this summer and will see 16 Women’s Super League matches broadcast live across each season.
As the WSL season begins this weekend, talkSPORT will provide regular updates, with reporters attending matches and conducting post-match interviews with managers and players.
Every WSL club will feature on air, with two live interviews per club per season across talkSPORT programmes. These will include appearances on The Kick Back, the women’s football show hosted by Shebahn Aherne and her sister, Republic of Ireland international Ruesha Littlejohn.
Players and managers will also be guests on talkSPORT’s Women’s Football Weekly podcast, which offers a dedicated space for coverage of the women’s game.
Liam Fisher, head of talkSPORT, said: “Football came home for England at the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, so it’s fitting that talkSPORT will be home to the WSL on the radio for the next three years and expand our commitment to women’s football.”
Zarah Al-Kudcy, Chief Revenue Officer for WSL Football, said: “talkSPORT are an important network for our secondary fans; fans who find women’s football through the men’s game.
“We’re pleased that they have committed to providing coverage of the Barclays Women’s Super League for a longer term of three seasons.
“As well as the existing shows they have for the women’s game, we are looking forward to the additional support and coverage they will be providing our clubs and players.”

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Radiocentre has launched a new six-part podcast series, Advertising Amplified, designed to give marketers quick and practical insights into the power of radio and audio advertising.

The series builds on Radiocentre’s long-running campaign to demonstrate audio’s impact and provide evidence-led guidance for advertisers.
Hosted by media journalist Omar Oakes and produced by Trisonic, each episode will feature conversations with senior figures from across the industry.
Topics covered in the series include the growth of the UK audio landscape, the use of music and emotion in campaigns, and the increasing role of artificial intelligence in both creative and strategic planning.
The first episode, available now, explores the scale of commercial audio, which reaches 76% of UK adults each week, with commercial broadcasters accounting for 90% of listening hours.
Oakes is joined by Matt Payton, CEO of Radiocentre, Faye Trinquart, Strategy Director at Global’s DAX Audio, and Tom Coare, Head of Audio at OMD UK. Together they discuss the integration of broadcast and digital audio, the demand for effectiveness data, and the ability of audio to deliver strong results for advertisers.
Radiocentre Client Director Lucy Barrett said: “This podcast series reinforces the core message of our Advertising Amplified campaign, encouraging brands to invest more of their media budget into audio to drive even better results.
“With concise, easy-to-digest episodes, it’s a rich resource for anyone seeking to understand the medium’s powerful role in driving marketing success and boosting advertising impact.”

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