Media UK: Radio news

Ukraine to use DRM to continue national MW b’casts - from Media Network Weblog

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 19:24:29 +0000

The National Radio Company of Ukraine (NRCU) plans to continue broadcasting on mediumwave with the help of DRM transmitters. Two channels of Ukrainian radio will go on broadcasting on mediumwave with new DRM digital radio transmitters; this was stated by the Chairman of the State committee for television and radio broadcasting [...]

brmb Walkathon re-named Walk for Harry - from Radio Today

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 16:34:52 +0000

The brmb annual fundraising Walkathon has been renamed this year.

Josie Rourke and Bartlett Sher to discuss directing on BBC Radio 3's The Essay - from The Stage

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 16:20:15 +0000

Six to watch: Gameshow hosts - from Media Guardian

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 16:19:00 +0000

With a revival of Blockbusters launching soon, we tot up the scores on some television's most-loved gameshow hosts

Files on Australia Network kept secret - from Media Network Weblog

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 15:32:23 +0000

Australia’s federal government has refused to release documents on the abandoned tender for the Australia Network under Freedom of Information laws, citing the integrity of the tender process, despite the responsible minister calling it “compromised”. The tender for the soft diplomacy broadcasting service is believed to have been scuttled by leaks from the government. After two [...]

Emeli Sandé: Our Version of Events – review - from Media Guardian

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 15:29:02 +0000

Simon Cowell loves her – but don't let that put you off. Emeli's Sande's debut is a good, if incomplete, display of her talents

Hallam continues to report stolen cars - from Radio Today

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 14:42:36 +0000

Listeners invited to report sightings of stolen vehicles around South Yorkshire.

Recording phone calls for podcasts or broadcast | Ask Jack - from Media Guardian

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 14:33:51 +0000

Darryl is working for a community radio station and needs to record telephone interviews. What's the best approach?

BECTU marks 21st anniversary year - from BECTU

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 14:31:48 +0000

2012 is BECTU's 21st anniversary year and to mark the occasion the current issue of Stage Screen and Radio carries a special 8-page supplement.

Radio Pakistan inaugurates 100 kW MW tr at Tarbat - from Media Network Weblog

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 12:01:06 +0000

Pakistan Information Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan and Senator Ismail Buledi inaugurated a 100 KW high power mediumwave transmitter of Radio Pakistan Turbat on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion‚ the Information Minister - who was in Karachi due to a technical problem with the aircraft that was due to take her to Turbat - said [...]

June Tabor triumphs at BBC Radio 2 Folk awards - from Media Guardian

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:27:42 +0000

Veterans dominate this year as June Tabor and Oysterband win four prizes, including best album and folk singer of the year

Graduates wanted for Bauer Radio Academy - from Radio Today

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 09:34:44 +0000

Seven graduates will be recruited along with a new Commercial Trainer for Bauer.

Love or sex? Last.fm's guide to Valentine's day | Infographic - from Media Guardian

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000

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Gareth Wesley joins Mix 96 for breakfast - from Radio Today

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 07:20:06 +0000

Former Heart Home Counties presenter Gareth Wesley is joining Mix 96.

CCTV police officer 'chased himself' after being mistaken for burglar - from Daily Mail

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 19:45:41 +0000

The rookie officer was staking out an area in Sussex hit by a spate of burglaries when a CCTV operator radioed in that he had seen someone 'acting suspiciously' in the area.