The business left its Piccadilly location to move to new studios at Castlefield in 1996, from where the stations Key 103 and Magic 1152 continue to broadcast. [5], The station was merged with The Hits Radio to provide a single national service across the UK on DAB, Freeview and online - as Hits Radio UK[6] In Manchester, Hits Radio continues to provide local news & information, traffic bulletins and advertising on its local platforms - 103 FM, DAB and online.[7]. Magic 1152, in line with the other 7 Magic AM stations in northern England, began networking 10am-2pm, and 7pm-6am with the London station Magic 105.4 providing the programmes - during these hours it was simply known asMagic, although there were local commercial breaks, and local news on the hour. 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Theres a unique sense of satisfaction in knowing that you are making a real difference in the lives of others, especially those close to home. Keep me up to date! The airport repeatedly drew criticism for its scenes of chaos for travellers this past summer with extended delays, unplanned flight cancellations, and queues so long that many were required to turn up hours in advance and, even then, still ended up missing their flights in the most unfortunate cases. ", Marks and Spencer shoppers SO horrified by 2 snack in stores they think 'it's April Fool's Day', "Nope. News of Umberto's passing surfaced on social media on Wednesday (23 December), with tributes pouring in to mourn the popular radio host. That first broadcast at 5am on April 2, 1974, was undertaken by Roger Day, with his first words to the Manchester audience: It gives me great pleasure for the very first time to say a good Tuesday morning to you Hit music for the North Westwe are Piccadilly Radio before spinning Good Vibrations. We apologise for any disruption and thank passengers for their patience, the statement concluded. Anstis, 52, took to social media on Tuesday morning to share his plight initially to advise fans that he was stuck on the Piccadilly Line . Police want to speak to this man after serious sex attack in Manchester, The attack happened after a night out on Canal Street, police said, When will it snow again? I lost touch with Carol after she got married so I didnt hear the tragic story of Ged until long after the event. Which prankster radio DJ is this? By Tim Stokes. Yesterday, friends and family gathered to celebrate the life of a truly remarkable individual. Tonys family and friends can be proud of his pioneering, on-air, precedent-setting achievements and perhaps above all, his kindly, accommodating demeanour. They also serve traditional pineapple buns, so named for their characteristic cracked golden yellow topping (so dont expect to find any pineapple in there), as well as tempting celebration cakes that look so good they have us wondering who in office has a birthday coming up next. Radio DJ Tony Anstis was forced to contact the police after finding himself stuck on a tube on the London Underground for one hour which resulted in a number of disgruntled commuters turning "aggressive". It was the first commercial radio station to broadcast in the city, and went on to launch the careers of a host of star DJs, the likes of Gary Davies, Chris Evans, Andy Peebles, Timmy Mallett, Mike Sweeney, Pete Mitchell, James Stannage, Steve Penk and James H Reeve. Performers taking part in a parade involving costumes, lion dances and floats for London's Chinese New Year celebrations, in central London. i'm breakfast on gb news with eamonn holmes. Keep tabs on all of the latest news, views and Man United transfer rumours with our dedicated blog updates. Manchester is a successful city, but there are many people that suffer. i'm isabel webster leading the news . Piccadilly started out in the 70s as Manchesters first Independent Local Radio station. Many of Britain's famous presenters started their careers at Piccadilly, includingChris Evans,Mike Sweeney,Steve Penk, Jeff Cooper,James H Reeve,Andy Peebles,Gary Davies,Tim Grundy,Timmy Mallett,Pete Mitchell,Chris Tetley,Geoff Lloyd,Mark Radcliffe,James StannageandKarl Pilkington. Originally known as Piccadilly Radio, the station commenced broadcasting from studios at Piccadilly Plaza in Manchester city centre at 5am on Tuesday 2 April 1974 - the fifth Independent Local Radio station to launch and the first of its kind in northern England. Please book ahead of your visit. Lord Tim Hudson was a friend of Tonys who sadly passed away last year. 1996-2023 Mike SHAFT. Piccadilly Magic 1152 (also known simply as Magic 1152), began broadcasting as Piccadilly Radio, which was Manchester's first commercial radio station. You can send story ideas to editorial@ilovemanchester.com. Manchesters Joseph Holt Trailblazer Stout comes out on top in blind taste test, Manchester neighbourhoods named as some of the coolest in the UK by Nomads Nation, We love it here! 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In the Spring of 1986, Piccadilly Radio's FM service moved from 97.0 to 103.0 MHz. Pete Reeves does drivetime on Trafford Sound a community station. it's bright pay. !, B&Q shoppers praise 7.50 dehumidifier that eradicates mould and condensation in 48-hours as temperatures plummet, "Condensation gone, black mould gone. Piccadilly Radio Aug 1975 - Mar 1976 8 months. If you have a story from the Piccadilly Radio days, just email piccadillyat50@gmail.com. Below this, it's too cold for your dog to swim. Graham's interest in music goes back to his schooldays when he learned . Short but sweet visit to Egypt for a filming shoot with the lovely crew from ITV. Aldi shoppers stock up on nostalgic 1.59 Special Buy that 'takes them straight back to childhood', "Just the smell of this takes me back to my childhood. He has been fortunate enough to travel on many of the world's cruiselines and is a well respected industry expert. as the hints at a new pay . good morning. Piccadilly started out in the 70s as Manchesters first Independent Local Radio station. They include three of Tonys interviews with musicians, recorded with his trusty Uher tape recorder, as well as two tapes of sound effects and one tape he made for a DJ friend. Simon Coyle Content editor. Even in moments of intense pressure, for me at least, fiddling with the carts during news bulletins, Tony would be utterly unfazed, with his engaging smile, just dealing with it, lining up his next 45. (BBC) Ken Bruce has announced he will leave his role at BBC Radio 2 in March after 31 years on air and will take up a new role at Greatest Hits Radio. A year later, the Government and the IBA began encouraging all ILR stations with multiple frequencies to provide split programming in order to increase listener choice and competition. The Key 103 branding was phased out from Friday 25 May 2018 as the station entered a transition period ahead of the launch of Hits Radio at 6am on Monday 4 June 2018. 39 Princess Street, M2 4FN[emailprotected], Copyright 2023 The Manc The Manc is a trademark of The Manc Creative Ltd, Manchester Airport security queues rank in the top five worst in the UK, Manchester Airport issues apology for unacceptable service as passengers wait HOURS for baggage, The big issues of earlier this year are behind us New Manchester Airport boss speaks out, All the January Manchester restaurant deals, discounts and offers you need in 2023, Where to find the best Chinese restaurants in Manchester. sex noises. He recalls: I was asked who would be a good local celebrity to have on the station on opening day and I suggested Bernard Manning. Dave's still going strong on Manchester's Magic 1152 at the weekends, and can be heard this Good Friday on BBC Radio Manchester from 10 a.m. Both packages continued to be used until about 87 when the Airfoce jingles "The Experience" jingles were used. In May 2016, two additional digital transmitters were launched at Littleborough and Saddleworth. Everything here is made, fresh with the bakehouse clearly visible from the shop. The book will tell the story of the presenters, journalists, producers, engineers and - most importantly - listeners, for which Piccadilly Radio became the soundtrack to their lives. The broadcaster has spent more than three decades hosting the 9.30am - midday weekday show, and has been on BBC radio for . On 9 January 1923 Edith Thompson and her lover Frederick Bywaters were executed for the murder of her husband, even though there was no evidence she knew he would be stabbed. please send to. For many people, Piccadilly Radio was the soundtrack to their lives, its iconic 261 logo and jingles quickly becoming part of the fabric of everyday life in the Northwest of England. Beloved local broadcaster Umberto has sadly passed away, it has been revealed this morning. The full list of routes with 50p, 1 or 1.50 tickets available in both directions include: Travellers can . In order to understand them properly we need to know why and how they were recorded, and what their creators were trying to accomplish. I would love to meet with you for a drink on my next trip over and catch up on the last forty-odd years (although sadly it probably wont be for a while due to COVID-19!). For many people, Piccadilly Radio was the soundtrack to their lives, its iconic 261 logo and jingles quickly becoming part of the fabric of everyday life in the Northwest of England. Hattie brightens up your weekday afternoon! He was a lovely man. Well worth the money. Two of the radio stations most famous personalities have collected a book of their memoirs - but want your help too. Colin was the founding Programme Controller, then later, Managing Director of Piccadilly Radio and changed the lives of so many individuals . In January 2003 after a sharp decline in listening, the station ceased networking with the London station,Magic 105.4, and a regional northern network was created with Magic 1152 at the hub at the weekend and the Newcastle station of the same name during the week. But, despite the airports new CEO claiming the big issues of earlier [last] year are behind us in his first interview upon stepping into the role las July, passengers travelling through Manchester Airport yesterday said they were left waiting in three-hour queues just to check-in, and it was all due what the airport called an an IT system outage. DJ NISH ( BBC RADIO PRESENTER ) . Fri Jan 20 2023 at 10:00 pm Hashtag Fridays Zoo Bar Student Sessions. Play over 265 million tracks for free on SoundCloud. [8] The following January, the Key branding was retired when the station rebranded as Greatest Hits Radio Manchester. Bauer Media Group consists of: Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number: 01176085; Bauer Radio Ltd, Company Number: 1394141; H Bauer Publishing, Company Number: LP003328 Registered Office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough. Umberto quit radio due to ill health .James H Reeve was last heard doing a sports show on Salford City Radio dont think he does it anymore . The station later opted for a more mainstream format with presenters from Piccadilly 1152 (later Piccadilly Gold) switching to the FM station, and in 1990, the station was rebranded as Piccadilly Key 103. Michael Frayn's multi-award-winning backstage comedy Noises Off is celebrating its 40th anniversary by returning to London's West End.. Coming along with it are an all-star cast that includes Felicity Kendal, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Matthew Kelly, Alexander Hanson, Joseph Millson, Sasha Frost, Pepter Lunkuse and Jonathan Coy. The last tape of Tonys recent deposit is a promo mix showcasing Lord Tims legendary radio career, produced by Tony in 1996. Presenter. It was fantastic. Susie will host a new Friday lunchtime show called "That Friday Feeling with . Presenter. Cheers. At 8.20am a Downing Street receptionist was transferring Steve Penk's call through to Tony Blair. 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Past PresentersRichard Allen, Norman Ashley,Matthew Rudd, Phil Wood, Dave Ward, Umberto,Chris Evans, Roger Day, Tony Emerson, James Stannage, Colin Cook, Becky Want, Dave Eastwood, Mike Shaft, Phil Sayer, Mike Sweeney, Pete Baker, Pete Reeves, Susie Mathis, Brian Beech, Ray Teret, Mike Day, John Bingham, Timmy Mallett, Harry Ogden, Richard Sinton, Scotty, Carl Shepard, Simon Cole, Mike Kiddey, Noddy Holder, Joe Patricks, Geoff George, Tommy Docherty, Norman Cook, Jools Holland, David Hamilton, Johnnie Walker, Wayne Dutton, Ian Royle, Julian Hotchkiss, Gillian Cowie, Janet Bentley, Bryce Cooke, Tony Gray, Mike Aherne,Stu Allan Danny Matthews, Past Newsreaders / SportHenry Matthews, David Vere, Chris Moore, Patrick Stenson, Abigail Bonnell, Ruth Hill, Jane Beckwith, Trevor Green, Matt Proctor, Jim Hancock, Tom Tyrrell, Brian Clarke, John Pickford, Kay Burley, Chris Roberts, Juliet Bremner,Stuart Pyke,John Gwynne. Who is TikTok boxer Salt Papi and what is his real name? Hi Everyone, Can anyone send me some studio quality Piccadilly Radio jingles. 2-min read. Umberto was a part of Manchester life back in the day, read one tribute. All Rights Reserved. Other presenters included Peter Baker, Adrian Bell, Tony Michealides, Stu Allan. Is falling number of female WSL managers a concern? Five minutes into this Soundcloud clip you will hear the Sue Manning . It turns out that the Independent Broadcasting Authority had a fund to support creative radio production. The presenters; the journalists; the producers; the engineers; and, most important of all, the listeners. He will be sadly missed. All registered in England and Wales. The station was branded as "Piccadilly 1152 - the magic of Manchester" during the transition. It is strictly cash only, and theres no wiggle room on that. 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Speaking of the cashiers, for our final word let us warn you: if you want your treats, make sure to bring cash. The late-night phone-in withJames Stannagebecame the most listened-to talk show outside London, whilst the Dave Ward and Umberto breakfast show helped the station to become one of the biggest broadcasting on AM. My favourite memories are the 74-hour Radio Marathon I did, broadcasting live from Manchester Uniteds hotel prior to the 1979 Cup Final and interviewing many stars. Opposite are the cashiers, their tills flanked by two glass cabinets brimming over with innumerable cakes and pastries. . Clips from interviews with Tony Hawkins published with permission. Cet htel victorien bnficie d'un emplacement idal dans le centre de Londres, seulement 100 mtres de Piccadilly Circus et de Trafalgar Square. Brexit is doomed, says Boris Johnson's favourite paper 'The project is probably now unsalvageable', says former PM's old employer. On the tape Lord Tim takes the listener on a trip through London and America in the 1960s with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, ending with his interview with John Lennon at Shea Stadium in August 1965. The Duke of Sussex's controversial memoir has become the fastest-selling non-fiction book in the UK since records began in 1998. If youve got memories of Piccadilly Radio, why not email in and let them know! 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