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Dianne Oxberry’s cause of death confirmed by husband
BBC radio and television presenter Dianne Oxberry died after a very short battle with ovarian cancer, her husband Ian Hindle has confirmed. Ian has launched a Just Giving page to raise funds to kick...
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BBC Local Radio looking to attract younger audiences
BBC Local Radio is changing its music policy in a bid to increase community visibility and appeal to younger audiences. The network of 39 stations will also hold open auditions to find new radio...
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Tributes paid to Radio Clyde’s Mike Riddoch
Tributes have been paid following the death of former Clyde 1 and Clyde 2 breakfast presenter Mike Riddoch. After a spell at BBC Radio Manchester in the early 1970s, Mike went on to spend almost 40...
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RAJAR Q4 2018: Regional and local radio round-up
Hits Radio in Manchester continues its downward trend in the latest listening figures, and now has 271,000 weekly reach compared with 325,000 last quarter. The station rebranded in June 2018, with its...
View ArticleBolton Wanderers' home game against Millwall set to go ahead
Bolton's home game against Millwall on Saturday looks set to go ahead after safety concerns were addressed, BBC Radio Manchester reports.
View ArticleIn Solidarity Gesture, Man Keeps Watch During Prayers At Manchester Mosque
A picture of a man identified as Andrew Graystone by the BBC went viral Saturday, in which he’s standing outside a Manchester mosque during prayers to keep watch. Outside a mosque in Manchester today…...
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Capital’s Adam Brown to host XS Manchester Breakfast
Former Capital Manchester, Key 103 and BBC Radio Manchester presenter Adam Brown is joining XS Manchester to host Breakfast. Adam will replace Steve Berry and Sophie Sveinsson from April 23rd. Steve...
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BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Sam Walker to leave for America
BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Sam Walker is leaving the BBC and the UK for a new life in Phoenix, Arizona. Sam, who has worked on a number of Manchester-based stations including Real Radio, Key 103 and...
View ArticleMacclesfield Town players and staff not paid on time for third successive month
Players and staff at Macclesfield Town have not received their salaries for April, BBC Radio Manchester reports.
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Mike Sweeney and BBC Radio Manchester go Mad For It
BBC Radio Manchester’s Mike Sweeney will be turning Salford Lad’s Club into a comedy venue and inviting men along, offering a chance to have a laugh and open up about mental health. It’s part of the...
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Tributes paid to BBC Radio Manchester’s Jonathan Ali
A reporter who spent 26 years working for the BBC in Manchester has died from a rare type of bone and tissue cancer. Jonathan Ali, who was 50, joined BBC GMR in April 1993 following a spell at Radio...
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Shortlist announced for Audio and Radio Industry Awards 2020
It’s an almost even battle between the BBC and everyone else in the shortlist for the Radio Academy’s ARIAs this year. Almost every one of the 23 categories features an equal number of nominations...
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Matthew Wright says he’s leaving talkRADIO
Presenter Matthew Wright has tweeted he’s “out of talkRADIO at the end of March” suggesting his contract will come to an end four months after it was extended. Matthew tweeted yesterday saying: “Been...
View ArticleMacclesfield Town: Three Silkmen players ask EFL permission to terminate...
Three Macclesfield players approach the EFL to seek permission to terminate their contracts, BBC Radio Manchester reports.
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RAJAR Q4 2019: Regional and local radio facts and figures
The big stories from around the regions this quarter include Capital Scotland shedding 104,000 listeners, whilst Hits Radio and Greatest Hits Radio increased listeners in the North of England. BBC...
View ArticleMacclesfield Town fail to pay salaries on schedule for fourth time this season
Macclesfield Town fail to pay salaries on time for the fourth time this season, BBC Radio Manchester reports.
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Audio and Radio Industry Awards 2020 – Winners
The winners at the Audio and Radio Industry Awards 2020 have been revealed at an event at the London Palladium. The BBC took home 17 awards including Emma Barnett for Best Speech Presenter on BBC...
View ArticleRichie Wellens: Salford City set to announce Swindon Town boss as new manager
Salford City are set to announce Swindon Town boss Richie Wellens as their new manager, BBC Radio Manchester reports.
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Susie Mathis joins Wythenshawe FM community radio
Former BBC Radio Manchester and Piccadilly Radio presenter Susie Mathis is joining community station Wythenshawe FM. Susie will host a new Friday lunchtime show called “That Friday Feeling with Susie”...
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BBC Radio Manchester stays local for storm Christoph
As the northwest of England received severe weather conditions on Wednesday night, BBC Radio Manchester stayed local instead of opt-ing into the usual overnight service from 5 Live. Residents of areas...
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BBC locals to offer goals show for online listeners
BBC local stations will stream a dedicated goals programme online instead of a looped message telling listeners they cannot listen to live football commentary due to rights issues. Currently, local...
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Allan Beswick moves to weekends on Local BBC Radio
Weeknight phone-in host Allan Beswick, who is heard across BBC Radio Lancashire and BBC Radio Manchester Monday to Thursday, is moving to weekends only. Allan has hosted the show since 2014, and the...
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Local BBC Radio show Squad Goals returns on BBC Sounds
Squad Goals is returning to BBC Sounds with two live Football League shows across the BBC’s local radio services. The programme will be available online via stations that have opted into the programme...
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Liverpool Community SSDAB to apply for multiplex licence
Liverpool Community SSDAB Ltd, a non-profit company, has unveiled plans to apply for the Liverpool small scale DAB multiplex recently advertised by Ofcom. The non-profit company is backed by former...
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Seven Local BBC Radio stations search for New Voices
A talent search promotion by Local BBC Radio is returning to seven stations this year hoping to find future radio presenters. In previous years, a solicitor, a science teacher and a marriage coach got...
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Michelle Dignan to host BBC Radio Manchester Breakfast
BBC Radio 5 Live travel presenter Michelle Dignan is joining BBC Radio Manchester to presenter the breakfast show. Michelle, who has also worked for Bauer at various stations around the north of...
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BBC Philharmonic helps celebrate BBC Radio Manchester’s 50th
A special virtual concert produced by BBC Radio Manchester and the BBC Philharmonic is to be broadcast to mark the 50th year of the station. The Sound of Manchester will be hosted by BBC Radio...
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Justin Moorhouse announces he’s left BBC Radio Manchester
Justin Moorhouse has announced he’s left BBC Radio Manchester over an issue with the length of his show. Having agreed to join for a two-hour weekly show before COVID-19, Justin was then moved to a...
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Broadcaster Paul Rowley leaves the BBC after 47 years in radio
Paul Rowley is leaving the BBC this weekend after more than 47 years in journalism. Since 1994, Rowley has been BBC Local Radio’s Political Correspondent at Westminster, having previously done the...
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