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February 7, 2019
CMA Reveals '2019 International Awards' Nominees
The COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION (CMA) has revealed the nominees for the "2019 CMA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS," which honors industry executives and artists who have supported and made a difference to the growth and promotion of Country music in the … more »
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October 27, 2009
Blaxill Takes Over At U.K.'s Big City Network
Former Triple A BBC 6MUSIC PD RIC BLAXILL has been named Head of Music at BAUER RADIO's BIG CITY NETWORK in the north of ENGLAND, SCOTLAND and NORTHERN IRELAND. BLAXILL, most recently PD at BAUER's digital Rock Q RADIO, will report to BAUER RADIO … more »
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March 24, 2009
Ofcom Slaps BBC Over Moyles Bit
OFCOM has ruled that Top 40 BBC RADIO 1 morning host CHRIS MOYLES aired "negative stereotypes based on sexual orientation" when he made fun of former "POP IDOL" winner WILL YOUNG for his homosexuality. The JANUARY 20th incident … more »
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October 8, 2008
U.K. Newsman Bob Friend Dies
Condolences to family and friends of longtime U.K. newscaster BOB FRIEND, who died after a battle with a brain tumor WEDNESDAY (10/8) at 70. FRIEND began his broadcasting career with BBC RADIO 4 in 1969, where he covered NORTHERN IRELAND for four … more »
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May 27, 2008
Highland Radio/Ireland's Don O'Doherty Dies
Condolences to family and friends of HIGHLAND RADIO/COUNTY DONEGAL (NORTH), IRELAND weekend host DON O'DOHERTY, who died SATURDAY after a short illness. O'DOHERTY, a prominent figure in DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND culture, hosted SATURDAY and SUNDAY … more »
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May 12, 2008
BBC Cleans Up At Sony Awards
BBC RADIO 4 was named Station of the Year, RADIO 1 morning man CHRIS MOYLES won top honors for Breakfast Show hosts, and the BBC dominated at the SONY RADIO ACADEMY AWARDS in LONDON MONDAY night (5/12). Other winners included: Station of the Year - under … more »
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February 13, 2008
BBC Radio Ulster Host Has Heart Scare
Get well wished go out to BBC RADIO ULSTER 3-5p host ALAN SIMPSON, who is in CAUSEWAY HOSPITAL in COLERAINE, NORTHERN IRELAND after experiencing chest pains. BBC RADIO FOYLE host MARK PATTERSON is filling in this week for … more »
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July 5, 2006
BBC Apologizes For Ulster Host's Anti-Bush Comment
BBC NORTHERN IRELAND has apologized for RADIO ULSTER host GERRY ANDERSON's comment that he wants President BUSH to "rot in hell." The comment came on TUESDAY's show when ANDERSON mistakenly said it was BUSH's birthday (the actual birthday is … more »
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June 5, 2006
BBC Radio 1 Denies England World Cup Song Ban
BBC RADIO 1 PD ANDY PARFITT is denying reports that the station has banned all WORLD CUP songs mentioning ENGLAND in order not to offend thise in SCOTLAND, WALES, and NORTHERN IRELAND. PARFITT, whose station is playing the official ENGLAND WORLD CUP song … more »


