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Now on-air: the soundtrack to Thatcher, yuppies and not-so-mobile phones

04Dec

If you like the sound of synths and the beat of a drum machine, or if you get a sense of melancholy when your hand accidentally brushes over the shoulder pads of that sequinned jacket you’ve sworn to the back of the cupboard, then you may want to tune in to Absolute 80s.
Dedicated to the [...]

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Posted by admin on December 4, 2009

The road from ‘V’ to ‘A’ – by James Curran

29Sep

Well the public have voted! And in what numbers ! It never ceases to amaze me how passionate our listeners are about music, whether in response to our invite to join our weekly playlists or to take part in public votes such as the one we ran over the last few days to find the [...]

Categories: Events Music 2

Posted by admin on September 29, 2008

Introducing David Meyer – by Tony Moorey

28Sep

Allow me to introduce someone that you will be hearing rather a lot of over the coming months. More in fact than Geoff Lloyd or Russ Williams. Greater still than Nick Jackson. He will be our most prolific broadcaster, with an audience that outstrips even Christian O’Connell’s.  It is not for dramatic purposes that this [...]

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Posted by admin on September 28, 2008

Team One – by Mark Bingham

05Aug

Hello One Golden Square,
It seems weeks ago since we all celebrated our win at this years Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards, picking up gold for our fantastic Virgin Mobile V Festival coverage.
What makes it even more special is that this award isn’t for just one specific person or presenter, this is completely a team effort. Every [...]

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Posted by admin on August 5, 2008

Dear friends and colleagues – by Andy Grumbridge

04Aug

What with the annual leave I had booked for August, Friday was my last day in the office as a member of staff.
I imagine everyone here is sick & tired of being told how wonderful they are, but I’d like to add my voice to that chorus and thank you all for your part in [...]

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Posted by admin on August 4, 2008