Daily Press Summary 23 February 2017

Daily Press Summary 23 February

All the winners from the BRITs 2017David Bowie Was Honoured, While The 1975, Little Mix And Rag’N’Bone Man Were Also Among The Big Winners.
Music Week

Five amazing moments from the 2017 BRIT Awards
On a night that featured showstopping performances and guest appearances aplenty.
Music Week

BBC to launch Scottish TV channel with hour-long news programme
Channel will go on air in autumn of 2018 with budget of about £30m, replacing Scottish shows currently shown on BBC2.
The Guardian

BBC splashes £50m in Scotland & Wales
It’s the biggest expansion for nations in 20 years.
Broadcast (£)

Radio and TV presenter Stephen Rhodes dies
Radio and television presenter Stephen Rhodes has died at the age of 66 from Motor neurone disease.
Radio Today

Jennie & Foxy lined up for Signal 1 Breakfast
The new hosts of Signal 1’s breakfast show are Signals’ Jennie Longdon and Free Radio Birmingham’s John Fox.
Radio Today

Shortlist announced for the IRN Awards 2017
The nominations for the 2017 IRN Awards in association with Sky News have been announced today.
Radio Today

Clint Boon joins XS Manchester for Drivetime
Former XFM Manchester presenter Clint Boon is joining XS Manchester with a new afternoon drive show.
Radio Today

Ad blocking levels stabilise in the UK as more consumers understand ‘value exchange’, according to IAB
The proportion of British adults online currently using ad blocking software has remained at around 22% for the last year.
The Drum