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Great North Run virtual running challenge kicks off

Here's how to take part in a virtual solo running challenge launched by the organisers of the Great North Run - and an update on the big event itself




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British Airways owner says when it hopes to resume flights

International Consolidated Airlines Group owns British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia, Vueling and LEVEL




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Travel advice from Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and others if you have flights booked

What companies such as Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, TUI, Virgin, British Airways and Emirates are telling their customers during the coronavirus crisis




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Gateshead Beer Festival team pour their efforts into a charity challenge instead

Gateshead Rugby Football Club members swap Bank Holiday festival plans for a 554-mile fund-raising 'journey' to London and back




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VE Day generation's inspiring tips for how to cope with lockdown

Feeling fed-up with lock-down? Then read these wonderful words of advice from those who lived through the hardships of war




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Last-minute VE Day ideas from easy war-time snacks to a virtual festival

Here's how families can still make the most of this Friday's 75 year anniversary of Victory in Europe Day




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Life's virtual chat asks will we return to being hypocrites after lockdown?

Life Science Centre in Newcastle hosts challenging debate and here's how to join its online audience for free




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Hair care in lockdown - Newcastle stylist shares her do and don't tips

We're at the point in lockdown that our hair has become unmanageable but here's some advice on what we should do to cope




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10 more patients die in North East hospitals after contracting coronavirus

NHS England announced that 207 more people died after testing positive for Covid-19 taking the total death toll in hospitals in England to 22,972



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The heartbreaking past of Britain's Got Talent 'magic' dog Miracle

Simon Cowell was moved to tears by rescue dog Miracle on Britain's Got Talent who has a very traumatic past




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Confidence on the takeover and desire to see Rafa Benitez back at NUFC

Mark Douglas explains why he'd love to see Rafa Benitez back at Newcastle United should a takeover go through




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Happy Birthday

ALL ACCESS Happy Birthday wishes on THURSDAY (5/7) to KXT/DALLAS PD AMY MILLER, DAVE RAMSEY's KELLY DANIEL, former WPRO-A/PROVIDENCE PD TONY MASCARO, former KLUC/LAS VEGAS' LAUREN … more




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Yamanair Creative Launches An ‘Emergency Creative Relief Package’ For Radio

YAMANAIR CREATIVE, has launched an “Emergency Creative Relief Package” (ECRP) for the industry. The package allows radio sellers to custom order, via a simple web portal, any type … more




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SiriusXM's 'Wharton Business Daily' To Air Virtual Town Hall On Reopening The Economy

SIRIUSXM BUSINESS RADIO's "WHARTON BUSINESS DAILY" will hold a Virtual Town Hall special on “Reopening the Economy” on FRIDAY (5/8) at 10a (ET).   The show wil … more




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Bell Media Parent BCE Inc. Revenues, Earnings Down For First Quarter

BCE INC., parent of CANADA's BELL MEDIA, saw its overall consolidated operating revenues slip 0.9% year-to-year to C$5.68 billion in first quarter 2020, attributed to the COVID-19 … more




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TEGNA First Quarter Revenues, Income Rise

TEGNA INC. first quarter total company revenue rose 32% year-to-year to $684 million, boosted by station acquisitions, subscription revenue, and politcal advertising; without political, … more




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KOA/Denver Reaches Three Year Extension Deal To Air University Of Colorado Sports

iHEARTMEDIA News-Talk KOA-A-K231AA-K231BQ/DENVER has agreed to a three-year extension of its deal with rightsholder LEARFIELD IMG COLLEGE's BUFFALO SPORTS PROPERTIES to serve as radio … more




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Entravision Sees Revenues, Income Dip For First Quarter 2020

ENTRAVISION COMMUNICATIONS CORP. first quarter 2020 revenues dipped 1% to $64.249 million, blamed on the effects of the pandemic, an 8% decline for the company's digital operations, and a … more




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It's A Double Play Of Consultant Tips Again This Week In All Access; As Charese Fruge And Randy Lane Share Their Advice And Wisdom

Once again we've doubled up on CONSULTANT TIPS at ALL ACCESS to help you steer your way through the not-even-close-to-normal world that we continue to operate in. This week MC MEDIA … more




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Happy Birthday

ALL ACCESS Happy Birthday wishes FRIDAY (5/8) to HOLLYWOOD RECORDS VP/Rock & Alternative BUDDY DEAL, iHEARTMEDIA/ST. LOUIS Region SVP Programming and KKDM/DES MOINES PD JEFF CAGE, … more




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Former WLW/Cincinnati News Dir. Bill Ridenour Passes Away

Former longtime WLW-A/CINCINNATI News Dir. BILL RIDENOUR passed away MAY 3rd from the COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS at 94, according to an obituary in the KENTUCKY ENQUIRER/CINCINNATI.COM. RIDENOUR … more




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ThinkIndie Shirts Launch To Help Save Local Record Stores

DUALTONE MUSIC GROUP has partnered with THINKINDIE, MAGNOLIA RECORD CLUB and WEA/ADA DISTRIBUTION to raise money in support of independent retail record stores through sales of a new, … more




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Scripps First Quarter Revenues Rise But Pandemic's Effects Begin To Have An Impact

The E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY's first quarter revenues jumped 48% year-to-year to $431 million, boosted by the addition of 8 TV stations spun off from the NEXSTAR acquisition of TRIBUNE MEDIA … more




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Univision First Quarter Radio Revenues Flat

UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC. first quarter 2020 overall revenue from continuing operations rose 8% year-to-year to $660.4 million, with income falling from $36.9 million to $11.7 million, … more




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LiveXLive Acquires PodcastOne

LIVEXLIVE is buying PODCASTONE parent COURTSIDE GROUP INC. in an all-stock deal valuing the company at $18.1 million based on THURSDAY's closing stock price. NORM PATTIZ will remain Exec. … more




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Jerry Craft, Kadir Nelson win Newbery, Caldecott Medals

PHILADELPHIA - Jerry Craft, author of “New Kid,” and Kadir Nelson, illustrator of “The Undefeated,” are the 2020 recipients of the John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott Medals, the most prestigious awards in children’s literature.




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Belfast Coronavirus survivor urges people to stay home this Bank Holiday weekend

"It's the most dangerous, aggressive experience of my life but I consider myself to be one of the lucky ones. This virus as we all know is a killer."




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Pedestrian and cycle friendly Belfast could be outcome of coronavirus emergency

Councillor says the emergency could force the city to re-imagine itself




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Five further Covid-19 related deaths recorded in Northern Ireland

A total of 30,613 individuals have now been tested for the virus




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Former San Diego Morning Host Steve Kramer Raises Funds To Feed Third Shift Workers During Pandemic

Former iHEARTMEDIA Top 40 KHTS (CHANNEL 933)/SAN DIEGO morning co-host STEVE KRAMER, now hosting his "CERTIFIED MAMA'S BOY" podcast, raised over $6000 to feed third shift … more




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How to see Starlink satellites over Northern Ireland tonight

Weather permitting, the string of satellites will be quite the sight over Northern Ireland's night sky




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Breakdown of Covid-19 cases across Northern Ireland

A further five deaths were recorded on Friday




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Mum whose tot has CF 'delighted' with EU first on treatment drug

Kalydeco is the first medicine in Europe to treat the underlying cause of the disease




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Belfast grandmother who beat Covid-19 to celebrate 100th birthday next week

Margaret Ethel Sinclair, 99, will turn 100-year-old on May 13




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US firm threatens Belfast cuts amid Covid-19 pandemic, union says

"The threat to these workers' livelihoods is the height of corporate greed" says Unite




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Quarantine for travellers would have "serious effect" on economy, warns airport

It has reported that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will make the announcement in an address to the nation on Sunday.




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Four further Covid-19 related deaths recorded in Northern Ireland

The Department of Health released the latest figures this afternoon




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Cafe owner closed by Coronavirus cooks up dinners for vulnerable

More than 150 meals being rustled up




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ACM ‘Our Country' Special To Re-Air On CMT This Weekend

In case you missed it, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC’s “ACM Presents: Our Country” special will get another airing on a new network this weekend. The show, which debuted on … more




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FCC Waives EEO 'Broad Recruitment Outreach' Requirement For Stations Rehiring Workers Laid Off Due To Pandemic

The FCC is granting a blanket waiver to broadcasters of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirement that mandates broad recruitment outreach for all open full-time positions when the … more




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NuVooDoo Joins With Cumulus/Cincinnati To Produce #United4Cincy Virtual Community Telethon For Benefit Of United Way Of Greater Cincinnati's Long-Term COVID-19 Relief

FRIDAY night, MAY 1st, from 7 to 10P (ET) was the kick-off of #United4Cincy, a virtual community telethon produced by NUVOODOO MEDIA SERVICES, directed by NUVOODOO's RUSS GILBERT, and … more




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First New Syndicated Show From Westwood One Nashville Is Morning Koffy

CUMULUS MEDIA’s WESTWOOD ONE has launched MORNING KOFFY, a new, national Country radio morning show airing MONDAY-FRIDAY from 6 to 10a (ET) featuring PAUL KOFFY, and JASMINE SADRY as … more




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Dennis Wharton To Retire After 24 Years With NAB

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS EVP/Communications DENNIS WHARTON is retiring effective JULY 1st. WHARTON, a 24-year veteran of NAB and the longest-serving spokesman in the … more




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WBWL/Boston Hosts Virtual Meet And Greets With 'Horns Up House Party'

iHEARTMEDIA Country WBWL (101.7 THE BULL)/BOSTON is providing listeners with a chance to virtually meet their favorite artists via the "Horns Up House Party." For the next five … more




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Saga First Quarter Revenues Down, Income Up, But May, June Ad Revenue Hit Hard By Pandemic

SAGA COMMUNICATIONS first quarter net revenue fell year-to-year from $27.8 million to $26.1 million but net income rose from $1.4 million to $1.7 million for the quarter. Gross political … more




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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai To Chat With NAB's Gordon Smith For NAB Show Express Welcome Session

The in-person NAB SHOW didn't happen due to the pandemic, but the annual chat between FCC Chairman AJIT PAI and NAB Pres./CEO GORDON SMITH will take place anyway as part of the NAB SHOW … more




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RTDNA, Freedom Forum 'Local Broadcasters Town Hall' Seeks Presenters To Talk About Their Stations' Efforts To Address Pandemic

The RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION and FREEDOM FORUM Power Shift Project are holding a "Local Broadcasters Town Hall" online on MAY 27th to highlight the work being done … more




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iHeart Connecticut Celebrates Nurse's Day & Conducts Virtual Food Drive

On WEDNESDAY (5/6) iHEARTMEDIA CONNECTICUT celebrated NATIONAL NURSE'S DAY as well as continued their food drive efforts across the state. Working alongside HARTFORD HEALTHCARE, … more




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Pandemic Hits Live Nation Revenue, Income In First Quarter 2020

The concert promotion and ticketing business came to a screeching halt for LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT in mid-MARCH with the COVID-19 pandemic stopping all live concert action, and first … more




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iHeartMedia Revenue, Income Fall In First Quarter As Pandemic Hits

iHEARTMEDIA's revenue performance sharply declined once the pandemic hit in MARCH, the company said in reporting its first quarter 2020 financial results. Revenue fell 1.9% year-over-year … more