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BBC Radio Humberside - news archive

This is an archive of news about BBC Radio Humberside. Some links may no longer work, due to the transient nature of the internet.

Radio Presenter Mike Hurley Dies
From Merry Media. Posted February 26 2008, 2.22pm
Former BBC Radio Humberside and BBC Radio York presenter Mike Hurley has died at the age of 59 following a stroke. He was well known for his alter ego "Bill Bore" for which he won a Sony Radio Award. . (more)

Presenter Mike Hurley dies
From Radio Today. Posted February 26 2008, 2.08pm
Popular radio presenter and voice-over artist Mike Hurley has died. Mike suffered from a stroke at the young age of 59. He was best known for his programmes on BBC Radio Humberside and BBC Radio York, along with performing voice-overs for many radio commercials. (more)

BBC Humberside secures footy
From Radio Today. Posted August 10 2007, 12.58am
Scunthorpe United and Hull City have both signed new three-year broadcast contracts with BBC Radio Humberside, meaning all Championship games this season will be covered with full match commentaries. The deals also provide for exclusive interviews with Radio Humberside before and after each match. (more)

Radio Humberside Football Commentary
From Merry Media. Posted August 9 2007, 11.42pm
BBC Radio Humberside will be bringing live commentary for Scunthorpe United and Hull City for the next three years after securing contracts with the clubs.. (more)

BBC banned from rugby club
From Radio Today. Posted May 9 2007, 3.48pm
Super League rugby club Hull FC have banned BBC Radio Humberside from talking to their players and coaching staff, after what the club calls a "series of negative and factually incorrect reports". The club also says that it is in talks with Hull's soon-to-launch new commercial radio station, KCFM, regarding a deal to cover the team. (more)