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Bauer utilises changes to broadcasting laws to remove regional shows from Greatest Hits Radio

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Bauer utilises changes to broadcasting laws to remove regional shows from Greatest Hits Radio

The UK Media Act passed earlier this year removed the remaining obligations on commercial radio stations operating under local radio licences to broadcast locally-made programmes. As a result, Bauer has announced it is axing the regional afternoon shows that air on Greatest Hits Radio…

Chris Cooke • 25 Oct 2024

BBC must do more to move music and radio out of London says National Audit Office

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BBC must do more to move music and radio out of London says National Audit Office

The National Audit Office has criticised the BBC for the lack of progress in some areas of its ‘Across The UK’ strategy to move BBC spending out of London to strengthen the creative industries across the UK…

Sam Taylor • 24 Nov 2023

Steve Lamacq to step down from weekday 6 Music show after eighteen years

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Steve Lamacq • 3 min read

Steve Lamacq to step down from weekday 6 Music show after eighteen years

Steve Lamacq has announced that he is stepping down from his weekday 6 Music show after eighteen years - he will continue to present a Monday afternoon show in the same slot, with Huw Stephens taking on the rest of the week.…

Andy Malt • 04 Sep 2023

Bauer extends Greatest Hits Radio to FM in the East Midlands

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Bauer extends Greatest Hits Radio to FM in the East Midlands

Bauer will repurpose Gem Radio's FM frequency for priority brand Greatest Hits Radio while Gem Radio - and its Breakfast Show With Jo & Sparky - will find a new home on DAB.…

Chris Cooke • 30 Aug 2023