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Vera Weisfeld, retail pioneer and OBE, dies at 87

Vera Weisfeld OBE, co-founder of the iconic What Every Woman Wants fashion chain, has died aged 87. The retail pioneer transformed UK high streets, making fashion affordable for millions. Read her remarkable story.

Australian Radio Pioneer Nadya Anderson Dies Aged 73

Australian radio pioneer and artist Nadya Anderson has died aged 73 after a long battle with cancer. A key figure at Melbourne's 3RRR, she championed women on air and later forged a successful sculpture career. Read the full tribute.

Typography Pioneer Michael Twyman Dies Aged 91

Professor Michael Twyman, who founded the University of Reading's Department of Typography & Graphic Communication, has died. Discover his lasting legacy in design education.

BBC Radio 2 star Brian Hayes dies, aged 87

Tributes pour in for pioneering radio host Brian Hayes, who has died aged 87. The former BBC Radio 2 breakfast presenter revolutionised UK phone-in radio. Read the full story.

Ken Bruce reveals why he left BBC Radio 2

Veteran DJ Ken Bruce opens up about leaving the BBC after 46 years, his newfound happiness at Greatest Hits Radio, and how being an older dad keeps him young. Discover his story.

Radio Star Justin 'Jabba' Davies Dies Suddenly Aged 54

The entertainment world is mourning the sudden loss of beloved Australian radio personality Justin 'Jabba' Davies, who has passed away unexpectedly at age 54, leaving colleagues and listeners devastated.

Mix 102.3 breakfast hosts axed in shock radio shake-up

Adelaide's popular breakfast radio duo Jodie Oddy and Hayley Pearson have been abruptly removed from Mix 102.3's morning show, leaving presenters and listeners shocked by the sudden programming change.

Professor Jane Plastow: African Theatre Pioneer Dies

Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, whose pioneering work in African theatre transformed cultural understanding and educational practices across continents.

DJ Screw: Remembering The Hip-Hop Pioneer

The entertainment world mourns Floyd 'DJ Screw' Myers Jr, the pioneering Houston DJ who revolutionised hip-hop with his iconic slowed-down sound and left an indelible mark on music history.

Radio hosts' gross toilet paper challenge divides listeners

Australian radio hosts Carrie Bickmore and Tommy Little push boundaries with their revolting new challenge that's taking social media by storm. Discover the messy details that have listeners both horrified and entertained.

Pharmacy Visionary Robert Wilkinson Dies at 86

Tributes pour in for pioneering pharmacist Robert Wilkinson, whose groundbreaking work revolutionised NHS patient care and established new standards for community pharmacy across Britain.

Radio host's 'go home' rant to migrant sparks outrage

Brisbane radio presenter Phil Di Bella faces backlash after explosive on-air confrontation where he told a migrant caller 'if you don't like it, go home' in heated exchange about Australian values.

Dave Ball: Soft Cell's Unsung Synth Pioneer

New biography reveals how Dave Ball's experimental noise and technical genius shaped Soft Cell's iconic sound, moving him from 'bloke in the background' to electronic music visionary.

How pirate radio championed Black British music

Discover the untold story of pirate radio's crucial role in amplifying Black British voices and shaping the nation's musical landscape when mainstream media turned a deaf ear.

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