Daily Press Summary 26 February 2016

Tony Blackburn to continue with kmfm radio show
Commercial radio station kmfm has confirmed to RadioToday that it will continue to broadcast Tony Blackburn’s weekend show after being sack from the BBC.
Radio Today

DJ Tony Blackburn sacked by BBC in advance of Savile findings
Former Radio 1 DJ Tony Blackburn, who rose to fame as the voice of several ‘pirate’ radio stations in the 1960’s, has been sacked by the BBC ahead of publication of a report into the activities of Jimmy Savile.
The Drum

Tony Blackburn: BBC presenter’s career spans six decades
From being the first DJ on Radio 1 in 1967 to winning I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! in 2002, he has been one of the UK’s best-known DJs
The Guardian

BBC Tees to air tribute to Ali Brownlee
A special tribute programme has been made for popular BBC Tees presenter and football commentator Ali Brownlee.
Radio Today

Radio Group Chair Peter Davies exits Ofcom
Peter Davies, Director of Content Policy at Ofcom, is leaving the regulator after 12 years.
Radio Today

BBC radio producers knew of Savile activity
Jimmy Savile’s producer at BBC Radio 1 was aware of his conduct, a report by Dame Janet Smith has said.
Radio Today

Tony Blackburn and BBC embroiled in row after Savile review published
Veteran DJ says the corporation has made him a scapegoat after he was sacked over his evidence to sexual abuse inquiry led by Dame Janet Smith
The Guardian

‘Serious failings’ at BBC let Jimmy Savile and Stuart Hall go unchecked
Dame Janet Smith report finds ‘climate of fear’ at BBC
The Guardian

Net neutrality: BBC urges Ofcom to protect iPlayer
ISPs could wield ‘gatekeeper power’ in conflict with public sector broadcasters unless regulation is modernised, it warns
The Guardian

BBC Radio 5 Live could go online-only in radical cost cuts
News and sport station could follow BBC3 in going off air, or even face closure to save its £66m budget – but any such move is likely to be controversial
The Guardian

Radio NOVA wants to extend across Ireland
Kevin Branigan, Chief Executive Officer & Programme Director of Radio NOVA wants to take the station to a wider area. He explains to RadioToday how and why.
Radio Today