Latest news about BBC Local Radio
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Robert Thompson appointed Interim Director of Production for BBC Local
The BBC has appointed Robert Thompson as Interim Director of Production, BBC Local from 9th September.Publication date: 18.08.2025
Bryan Burnett returns to BBC Radio Scotland after cancer treatment
BBC Radio Scotland presenter Bryan Burnett will return to his early evening music show Get it On from this Thursday after taking time off for treatment for appendix cancer.Publication date: 13.08.2025
Farmers take over BBC Local Radio for 24-hour Farmwatch special
BBC Local Radio is handing the airwaves to farmers across England this Thursday as part of a full-day farming special for BBC Farmwatch.Publication date: 06.08.2025
Bronwen Lewis to replace Wynne Evans at BBC Radio Wales
Bronwen Lewis is taking over the weekday morning show on BBC Radio Wales this autumn following the departure of Wynne Evans.Publication date: 06.08.2025
BBC to broadcast 50 hours from Royal Welsh Show 2025
BBC radio, TV and online teams will deliver more than 50 hours of coverage from the Royal Welsh Show this year.Publication date: 14.07.2025
Becky Measures takes over weekday breakfast on BBC Radio Derby
Becky Measures is the new voice of weekday mornings on BBC Radio Derby as Twiggy moves to weekends.Publication date: 30.06.2025
Wynne Evans leaves BBC Radio Wales after contract not renewed
Wynne Evans says he’s not returning to his BBC Radio Wales programme because the BBC isn’t renewing his contract.Publication date: 30.05.2025
Victoria Easton Riley named Head of Audio and Events at BBC Scotland
Victoria Easton Riley has been appointed as the new Head of Audio and Events at BBC Scotland.Publication date: 27.05.2025
BBC Radio Wales hosts archive special for Merthyr launch
Merthyr Tydfil’s Central Library will officially open its own Wales Broadcast Archive “Clip Corner” in June...Publication date: 19.05.2025
Bryan Adams and Tom Grennan to host shows for BBC Make a Difference
This Easter, BBC Local Radio will celebrate community heroes with two special programmes hosted by Bryan Adams and Tom Grennan.Publication date: 10.04.2025
