12/08/2024
The Perseids' peak will be tonight!
August is the month that stargazers look forward to when it comes to meteors,...
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The Perseids' peak will be tonight!
August is the month that stargazers look forward to when it comes to meteors,...
The funeral has taken place of Alice da Silva Aguiar, one of the three girls who were fatally stabbed in the attack last month.
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The funeral has taken place of Alice da Silva Aguiar, one of the three girls...
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the north of the UK, with intense thunderstorms expected on Monday morning.
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The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for much of the north...
It will be a trip down memory lane
Ahead of the 2024 series airing later this year, fans of Strictly Come Dancing...
The family of Bebe King, one of three young girls killed in the Southport knife-attack have issued a heartbreaking tribute to their daughter:
The family of 6-year-old Bebe King who was killed last Monday's knife-attack...
Mourners wore blue as tributes were paid to the teenager at a service in Accrington
Dozens of people have turned out to pay their respects, as the funeral for Jay...
Mourners wore blue, Jay's favourite colour, as tributes were paid to the teenager
Dozens of people have turned out to pay their respects, as the funeral for Jay...
The funeral of Lancashire teenager Jay Slater is happening today following his death in Tenerife
The family of Lancashire teenager Jay Slater say that his funeral procession...
Fans have been wanting to know what happens to Max
As production on the fifth and final season of Stranger Things is currently on...
The film is set for release next year
If you're a fan of the Bridget Jones films, we have some simply AMAZING news...
Daniel was punched so hard he died after suffering a ruptured spleen
A man has been found guilty of killing 38-year-old Daniel Allsop in Blackpool....
She will be brilliant!
This week has been full of Strictly Come Dancing announcements as celebrities...
Former Blackburn midfielder Lee Carsley has been appointed as the manager of the England men's national football team on an interim basis.
The FA has asked him to step up from his current job in charge of the England Under 21s side.
Lee Carsley has been appointed as manager of the England men's national...
Lancashire Police say further arrests will also be made as investigations continue
A further 10 people have been arrested, five of whom have since been charged...
Set for an big reunion
Just a month after EastEnders revealed Tracy-Ann Oberman would be returning to...
He's a fan favourite on the show!
As well as being one of the best quizzers in the UK, showing off his...
π All the children hurt in the Southport knife attack have now been released from hospital.
Their families have thanked the 'extraordinary' efforts of doctors and nurses:
All the children who were injured during the stabbings in Southport on Monday...
The documentary film will be in cinemas soon
Following the release of the live studio album 'One Hand Clapping', back in...
The man tried to turn off the train's brakes at Preston Station
Detectives investigating a report of someone endangering people on the railway...
Two more have been added to the line-up
The eighth and ninth celebrities have been unveiled for the upcoming series of...
The line-up has been announced!
Ever since BBC bosses confirmed they were filming a celebrity special of...
You Bet! will be back on our screens!
With reboots of shows such as Gladiators, Big Brother and Deal or no Deal in...
It will be great to see her on the show
The announcements for this year's Strictly Come Dancing are coming in thick...
They've released a short statement
Journey have cancelled their entire UK and Ireland tour with special guests...
The first season aired this year
Back in January 2024, Jeopardy! presented by Stephen Fry was shown on ITV/STV...
Including the show's first ever blind contestant
Despite all of the controversy surrounding Strictly Come Dancing right now,...
Police dealt with disorder in Blackpool, Preston and Blackburn.
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The body of Lancashire teenager Jay Slater has been returned to the UK, four weeks after he was first reported missing in Tenerife.
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The body of Jay Slater has been returned to the UK, following a large-scale...
Police across the UK are being deployed to monitor multiple far-right protests across the region, following violence in Sunderland last night.
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Cities across the UK are bracing themselves for potential violence as a number...
The Prime Minister's made a second visit to Southport following Monday's fatal stabbings and Tuesday's riots.
Sir Keir Starmer's set out a support package for the town.
The Prime Minister has made a second visit to Southport following Monday's...
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TV legends Ant & Dec are patrons of Cash for Kids, our charity here at Greatest Hits Radio. Ahead of their final ever Saturday Night Takeaway this evening, they've sent this special message. Cash for Kids Day is on Thursday 2nd May and you can find out more about it at greatesthitsradio.co.uk/cfkday
A great big 45 picked by Mark Goodier on Friday. He's back on drive this evening too, what will today's big 45 be? π§
Two servings of #Popmaster in one day?! π€― Will you be watching your favourite radio quiz on the telly tonight?
THIS is what goes on behind-the-scenes at GHR for the Drivetime Drama with Simon Mayo. π
Is Simon planning a summer holiday? If you see Matt dancing on the streets of Grantown-on-Spey, let us know. π³
We'd be happy if this song never ended! πͺ© Send your Soul Selection to [email protected]
Looks like Matt's ready for summer π€£βοΈ Listen to Drivetime with Simon Mayo weekdays 4-7pm
Some sound advice from Ken Bruce for surviving British rain this summer... π§ 1οΈβ£ Stand at the window (inside) 2οΈβ£ Put non-tea drinking hand on hip 3οΈβ£ Sip tea from mug 4οΈβ£ Mutter "look at that rain" 5οΈβ£ Save the outdoor cushions 6οΈβ£ Eat all the biscuits What do you think? Drop your suggestions below. π
We love a bit of soul on a Thursday (indeed we do). πͺ© Send your Soul Selections to: [email protected]
A βprivateβ Prince performance? π Our very own Ken Bruce and Martin Kemp celebrate Prince's birthday with an interesting Golden Years. π€£ Watch here: https://bit.ly/3CiqiGu
There's been a lot of jogging on lately... π€ΈββοΈ Don't give Simon and Matt the satisfaction, beat the Drivetime Drama!
Time for another week of Drivetime with Simon Mayo π (Table drumming not included) π₯
A great song, from a great movie! π½οΈπΆ Send your Monday Matinee's to [email protected]
That's one way to take a cigarette break. π³ What's the funniest thing your teacher did in school? Teachers get 'etched in gold' on Drivetime with Simon Mayo.
The Rocket Man has landed. π joined Ken Bruce this morning and shared his plans for the future.