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Follow @mediaukradioAnna Wing, who played EastEnders matriarch Lou Beale, dies aged 98
From Media Guardian. Posted 11 Jul 2013, 17:34
Actor appeared in the BBC1 soap for three years from its start in 1985, and received MBE in 2009 (more)
From Media Guardian. Posted 11 Jul 2013, 17:34
Actor appeared in the BBC1 soap for three years from its start in 1985, and received MBE in 2009 (more)
Johannesburg rebuked over 'world-class city' advert
From Media Guardian. Posted 11 Jul 2013, 17:06
South African advertising watchdog sides with resident who complained that radio commercial contained 'blatant untruths' (more)
From Media Guardian. Posted 11 Jul 2013, 17:06
South African advertising watchdog sides with resident who complained that radio commercial contained 'blatant untruths' (more)
Closing date approaches for BPR Awards
From Radio Today. Posted 11 Jul 2013, 16:15
The closing date for the inaugural British Public Radio Awards is this Monday, 15th July, with more entries encouraged to be uploaded. The awards, launched by the team planning to open Britain’s first national commercial general interest speech station, are designed to encourage and reward the production of great speech audio from both established producers… (more)
From Radio Today. Posted 11 Jul 2013, 16:15
The closing date for the inaugural British Public Radio Awards is this Monday, 15th July, with more entries encouraged to be uploaded. The awards, launched by the team planning to open Britain’s first national commercial general interest speech station, are designed to encourage and reward the production of great speech audio from both established producers… (more)
Star Radio to rename for Royal baby arrival
From Radio Today, about Star Radio. Posted 11 Jul 2013, 15:12
Star Radio Cambridge is preparing to welcome the new Prince or Princess of Cambridge by renaming the entire station for a week. After the arrival of the new royal baby, due on 16th July, the UKRD station will completely re-brand, adopting the newly announced name of the royal baby to welcome its arrival as Cambridge’s… (more)
From Radio Today, about Star Radio. Posted 11 Jul 2013, 15:12
Star Radio Cambridge is preparing to welcome the new Prince or Princess of Cambridge by renaming the entire station for a week. After the arrival of the new royal baby, due on 16th July, the UKRD station will completely re-brand, adopting the newly announced name of the royal baby to welcome its arrival as Cambridge’s… (more)
Last.fm founders launch web recommendation tool Lumi
From Media Guardian. Posted 11 Jul 2013, 14:01
Martin Stiksel and Felix Miller swore they wouldn't do another startup – until they created a service based on browsing history. By Jemima Kiss (more)
From Media Guardian. Posted 11 Jul 2013, 14:01
Martin Stiksel and Felix Miller swore they wouldn't do another startup – until they created a service based on browsing history. By Jemima Kiss (more)
Heartland FM relocates Perth transmitter
From Radio Today. Posted 11 Jul 2013, 08:08
Heartland FM has moved its Perth transmitter to Kinnoull Hill, with the aim of bringing a stronger signal to part of Perthshire. Previously used by Perth FM, the transmitter site and license, with agreement from Ofcom, was taken over by Heartland FM two years ago when Perth FM ceased broadcasting. "When transmitting regular programmes from… (more)
From Radio Today. Posted 11 Jul 2013, 08:08
Heartland FM has moved its Perth transmitter to Kinnoull Hill, with the aim of bringing a stronger signal to part of Perthshire. Previously used by Perth FM, the transmitter site and license, with agreement from Ofcom, was taken over by Heartland FM two years ago when Perth FM ceased broadcasting. "When transmitting regular programmes from… (more)
Volunteers raise £235 for Northwick Park
From Radio Today. Posted 11 Jul 2013, 07:07
A hospital radio station in London has raised over £230 at the charity's annual pub quiz. Radio Northwick Park members, friends and family gathered at The Travellers Rest in Kenton on Saturday 6th July. And after a heated competition, the charity raised £235 and winners Quizards took home the cup. Fundraising Officer Dan Cottrell said:… (more)
From Radio Today. Posted 11 Jul 2013, 07:07
A hospital radio station in London has raised over £230 at the charity's annual pub quiz. Radio Northwick Park members, friends and family gathered at The Travellers Rest in Kenton on Saturday 6th July. And after a heated competition, the charity raised £235 and winners Quizards took home the cup. Fundraising Officer Dan Cottrell said:… (more)
Sara Cox on horrific riding accident: "As I fell from my horse I thought I'd be paralysed"
From Mirror Online. Posted 11 Jul 2013, 00:01
The radio DJ recalls the time she fell from her horse and had a bad accident leaving her terrified she wouldn't recover... (more)
From Mirror Online. Posted 11 Jul 2013, 00:01
The radio DJ recalls the time she fell from her horse and had a bad accident leaving her terrified she wouldn't recover... (more)
Met hands Duchess of Cambridge prank call file to Australian police
From Media Guardian. Posted 10 Jul 2013, 20:01
Two radio DJs made prank call to London hospital after which a nurse was found dead in a suspected suicide (more)
From Media Guardian. Posted 10 Jul 2013, 20:01
Two radio DJs made prank call to London hospital after which a nurse was found dead in a suspected suicide (more)
BBC accused of 'cronyism' over executive payouts
From The Independent. Posted 10 Jul 2013, 17:07
The BBC’s senior management has been accused of “corporate fraud and cronyism” over the payment of excessive severance deals to executives which broke the corporation’s own rules.... (more)
From The Independent. Posted 10 Jul 2013, 17:07
The BBC’s senior management has been accused of “corporate fraud and cronyism” over the payment of excessive severance deals to executives which broke the corporation’s own rules.... (more)