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Tony Blackburn will come to Fife next April (Pic: BBC)

Legendary DJ Tony Blackburn announces Fife date

The cover of the new book celebrating the incredible career of the much loved Steve Wright (Pic: Jonathan Ruffle)

New book celebrates the genius of radio broadcaster Steve Wright

Could Olivia Dean's appearance on SNL earlier this week translate into a surge in streams midweek - ahead of this weekend's UK Top 40 chart countdown?

Who's leading the midweek charge on streaming services and radio play?

Who are currently making waves on streaming services and radios across the UK this week - ahead of the UK Top 40 chart countdown?

Who are the UK Top 40 contenders at the midway point this week?

Has Taylor Swift continued her dominance on streaming services in the UK midweek, or are some new challengers stepping up to the throne?

The Midweek Chart: The songs are battling for pole position this week

Edith Bowman got her big break through MTV (Pic: Rachell Smith)

MTV: video killed the radio star, now streaming has killed the video star

Greg James. Pic: Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James

BBC announces change to ‘essential’ service - as petition launched

Is there a certain number of combined sales needed to guarantee a good shot at becoming a UK Christmas Number 1 single?

Explainer UK Christmas Number 1: How many sales are needed to top the chart?

The UK singles midweek chart has been revealed, but who this close to Christmas is set to become the 2024 Christmas Number 1 winner?

Who in the midweek chart could be crowned the 2024 Christmas Number 1?

Woman listening to Christmas music.

Watch: Full list of every UK Christmas number one since records began

Tent hurtles across sky as Storm Lilian hits Leeds Festival.

Watch: Tent hurtles across sky as Storm Lilian hits Leeds Festival

BBC Radio 1 presenter Arielle Free has been suspended after criticising her colleague’s choice of music on air. (Getty Images)

BBC Radio 1 host Arielle Free suspended after clash with DJ on air

Adele Roberts

Breaking DJ confirms she will leave BBC Radio 1 after eight years

Thirty Seconds To Mars have been forced to postpone their first UK show in four years

30 Seconds To Mars postpone first UK show in 4 years

Lewis Capaldi performing live in 2019 (Photo: Manny Carabel/Getty Images)

BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2023 line-up announced

Some of the leading contenders for the UK Christmas number one in 2022.

The 10 acts that are favourite to claim the 2022 Christmas Number 1
From Mr Blobby and Cliff Richard, to X Factor winners and Queen’s Bohemium Rhapsody (twice), some memorable songs have been crowned the official Christmas Number 1.
David Hepburn

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The best radio stations to leave playing for dogs left home alone

Fairytale of New York lyrics will be edited on BBC radio this year - here's why

Shane MacGowan and Kirsty MacColl perform Fairytale of New York on the BBC (screengrab).

BBC bosses edit lyrics of Fairytale of New York

Five of the best music shows to enjoy from home in the coming days

Here's when we'll find out who's representing the UK at Eurovision 2020 - and ho...

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