21 h. ago Radio is back – Gen Z's listening habits are changing the face of media

Analogue tech has never been more popular - surprisingly

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6 d. ago BBC cuts off expats from tuning into scores of radio stations and podcasts in 'devastating' blow for overseas listeners

Expats to be cut off from scores of radio stations and Sounds content as the broadcaster tries to slim down its international output and prioritise UK licence holders

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7 d. ago 'Faith in humanity' restored for Celtic band Skerryvore as stolen bagpipes found by radio listener

Skerryvore said the bagpipes had been found by a ‘good Samaritan’

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9 d. ago Celtic rock band Skerryvore tells of 'absolutely revolting end' to 'incredible' Australia tour

Skerryvore was on a tour of Australia

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2 w. ago ‘I’ve been compared to Donald Trump’: how neighbour turned on neighbour over Scotland’s new national park

An ugly fight has ripped through Galloway in south-west Scotland, with rival campaigns complaining of dirty tricks and murky finances. How could the mere possibility of a new national park stir up so much ill will?As soon as the green fields of Galloway, in south-west Scotland, were selected as the preferred site for Britain’s first new national park in 15 years, Denise Brownlee sprang into action. The 64-year-old retired civil servant had served two seasons as a park ranger in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, and knew a thing or two about the chaos brought by thoughtless day-trippers and campers. “The detritus!” she says. “I’ve seen a two-man tent used as a human litter tray. You think dog poo on the pavement is bad? Try wandering up any remote little area in a national park. Your faith in humankind gets lost.”In July, Galloway was chosen as the frontrunner from a shortlist of five areas as part of the Scottish government’s pledge to designate at least one new national park – the cou...

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2 w. ago Amanda Holden shocks Heart radio listeners by revealing she took a bath with her dog

‘Is it ever okay or is it a problem to bathe with your pets?’ Jamie Theakston asked listeners

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2 w. ago Sunday with Nigel Havers: ‘We’ll take the dog for a walk, she’s a rare poodle

The actor talks about breakfast, dinner, dogs and horses, and shares his tips on racing and learning linesUp early? I like to listen to Paddy O’Connell at 9am on Radio 4. It’s a semi-political, opinionated show, with guests talking about the news. It’s amusing, witty and I’ve been a guest, so obviously highly intelligent.What’s next? We’ll take the dog for a walk. She’s called Charlie and she’s a very rare breed – a black poodle-poodle. She does her own stuff, chasing this, chasing that.Breakfast? Maybe a bit of fruit, then I’ll look at the papers. If I’ve got lines to learn, I’ll do that. At 12.30, we walk to the pub for a pint of Butcombe. Then we walk back, have a brunchy lunch, scrambled eggs and toast.Visit to the tip? We might go to the tip, you’re right. It’s fantastic, but they’re quite bossy: don’t park there, reverse here. Sometimes I’m recognised. I’m very chatty at the tip.Afternoon activities? We’ll watch a bit of racing. I don’t gamble unless I actually go to the races...

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3 w. ago BBC Radio 2 listeners express concern after station goes silent due to fire scare

Jeremy Vine’s show vanished from airwaves during a fire evacuation

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3 w. ago Listen: BBC Radio 2 goes silent for first time in two decades

BBC Radio 2 fell silent for the first time in two decades as a fire alarm prompted an evacuation in the London building on Thursday, 6 March.

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3 w. ago BBC Radio 2 leaves listeners in shock as station goes silent for the first time in two decades as building is evacuated during fire scare

Jeremy Vine's show was interrupted by the sound of a fire alarm as the building had to be promptly evacuated.

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3 w. ago Radio 2's Vernon Kay owns up to causing 'difficult' home life issue with wife Tess Daly

The former Family Fortunes star made the revelation while reading out a message from one of his BBC Radio 2 listeners, who was apparently finding it difficult to concentrate

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3 w. ago Rylan Clark makes huge admission as he says 'life won't be the same' after signing NDA

Rylan Clark made a big revelation on his radio show on Saturday, explaining to listeners that he recently attended the immersive theatre production You Me Bum Bum Train

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4 w. ago Tell us: what’s the nicest thing a stranger has done for you?

We want to hear about chance encounters and acts of kindness that have restored your faith in community – or humanityFrom wise words to good deeds, sometimes an interaction with a total stranger can be exactly what you need.Guardian Australia is looking for readers willing to share their memorable moments with unfamiliar folk for our series Kindness of strangers. Continue reading...

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