Choice FM schedule revamp
London station Choice FM is extending its breakfast show and moving its rap show, while Graham Dene will join Smooth Radio for breakfast in January.…
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Virgin Radio CEO Fru Hazlitt heading to GCap Media
Fru Hazlitt, who is leaving her job as CEO of Virgin Radio, is reportedly close to a deal with GCap Media, likely as MD of GCap London.…
Choice FM DJ wins libel damages over 'gay romp' stories
Choice FM DJ Ian Thompson, aka Masterstepz, has accepted substantial libel damages and an apology from tabloids that implied he was involved in a 'gay romp'.…
Desmond Dekker dies
Reggae singer Desmond Dekker has died of a heart attack aged 64 at his Surrey home, with his manager Delroy Williams saying he had seemed in good health the day before.…
Choice FM programme director Ivor Etienne promoted to MD
GCap has promoted Ivor Etienne from Programme Director to Managing Director of Choice FM, while Head of Music Des Paul is leaving for MTV.…
DJ Swing dies
Brian Daley, aka DJ Swing, has died aged 39 after a long battle with leukaemia, having campaigned for black British bone marrow donors.…
Choice FM appoint new breakfast co-host
Lucy Ambache takes over as co-host of Choice FM's breakfast show alongside Martin Jay from next Monday, replacing Asha who moves to a Saturday afternoon show.…
Capital to merge Choice output
The Capital Radio Group has been cleared by OfCom to merge its two Choice FM stations in London, prompting concerns about the station's community commitment.…
Choice FM launch Reggae In The Park
Choice FM have launched Reggae In The Park, a one-day festival on 5 September in Victoria Park, with Marcia Griffiths, Barrington Levy and others on the bill.…
Choice FM settle out of court
Choice FM has settled out of court with former employee Wendy Browne-Osibo, who alleged institutionalised sexism, with the station admitting no liability.…
Choice FM faces sexism allegations
Choice FM managers and DJs faced accusations at an employment tribunal of repeated sexual harassment against former production assistant Wendy Browne-Osibo, which the station contests.…
Hospitable music
Hospital Records' regular Hospitality night returns to Herbal in London with a line-up including London Elektricity and Lucy Ambashhhhh.…