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radiotoday. uk > 2026 > 04 > flamingo-land-becomes-sponsor-of-frisk-radio-breakfast-show

Flamingo Land becomes sponsor of Frisk Radio Breakfast Show

2+ hour, 17+ min ago  (359+ words) Frisk Radio has secured Flamingo Land as the new sponsor of its weekday breakfast show. The agreement will see the North of England theme park feature across Frisk Breakfast with Andy & Steph, airing from 7am to 10am. Integrated on-air branding and promotional…...

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radiotoday. uk > 2026 > 04 > scott-mills-bridge-sign-removed-at-fleet

Scott Mills Bridge sign removed at Fleet

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (375+ words) The sign marking the Scott Mills Bridge at Welcome Break's Fleet services has been removed. The bridge, which had carried Scott Mills' name in recognition of his long-standing association with BBC Radio 1, no longer displays the signage that linked it…...

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radiotoday. uk > 2026 > 03 > audio-academy-mentoring-scheme-reveals-2026-cohort

Audio Academy mentoring scheme reveals 2026 cohort

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (375+ words) Twenty two people working across the UK radio and audio sector have been selected for the 2026 Audio Academy Mentoring Programme. The six month scheme connects mid career professionals with senior industry figures for one to one mentoring, seminars and leadership…...

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radiotoday. uk > 2026 > 04 > izzy-boss-to-host-new-show-on-bbc-radio-1xtra-in-schedule-changes

Izzy Boss to host new show on BBC Radio 1 Xtra in schedule changes

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (420+ words) A new Friday night show led by Izzy Bossy will headline a wider schedule update on BBC Radio 1 Xtra. The station is introducing a late night show from 11pm to 1am every Friday, starting on 24 April, with Izzy hosting Friday Night Party…...

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radiotoday. uk > 2026 > 03 > bbc-indie-funds-to-support-40-production-companies-across-uk

BBC indie funds to support 40 production companies across UK

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (363+ words) Forty independent production companies will receive BBC funding and mentoring support across the UK this year. The investment combines the Small Indie Fund and the Radio and Music Indie Development Fund, offering a total of "1. 3m alongside mentoring and access to…...

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radiotoday. uk > 2026 > 03 > manchester-radio-legend-james-stannage-dies

Manchester radio legend James Stannage dies

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (386+ words) Tributes are being paid to Manchester broadcaster James Stannage. His son Darren Stannage confirmed he died on Monday morning following a year-long battle with cancer, describing him as "someone who meant so much to so many people in Manchester. James…...

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radiotoday. uk > 2026 > 03 > marvin-humes-joins-hits-radio-to-host-new-weekday-show-2

Marvin Humes joins Hits Radio to host new weekday show

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (399+ words) Marvin Humes will host weekday afternoons on Hits Radio from mid-April. His first appearance on the station will be on Bank Holiday Monday 6th April at 4pm as part of the station's Top 300 Countdown from the 00s to now. From Monday 13th April, Marvin…...

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radiotoday. uk > 2026 > 03 > craig-david-tinie-tempah-and-more-joining-capital-xtra-over-easter

Craig David, Tinie Tempah and more joining Capital XTRA over Easter

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (397+ words) For four days over Easter, Craig David, Tinie Tempah, Lisa Maffia and Lethal Bizzle are joining Capital XTRA for a Fully Reloaded Takeover. The shows will be simulcast across Capital XTRA and Capital XTRA Reloaded, with a focus on old…...

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radiotoday. uk > 2026 > 03 > acting-bbc-dg-rhodri-talfan-davies-reacts-to-scott-mills-sacking

Acting BBC DG Rhodri Talfan Davies reacts to Scott Mills sacking

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (342+ words) BBC Radio 2 will share plans for its Breakfast Show when it is able, says acting the DG. An internal message from Rhodri Talfan Davies says the station team will provide more information following Scott Mills" departure, but only once details…...

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radiotoday. uk > 2026 > 03 > presenters-near-death-experience-sparks-creative-dream

Presenter's near-death experience sparks creative dream

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (346+ words) Bedford based broadcaster and author Barrie Hyde has realised a dream by releasing an album following a near death experience. Barrie, who presents The 70s Album Show on Bedford Radio and The Soft Rock Shuffle on Bedfordshire Health Radio, nearly died…...