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Advertising Packages in 2026Let Sunshine Radio help your business thrive in 2026 with Radio Airtime, Sponsorship and Digital packages available to suit your business. Contact us now for great rates to help your business stand out in the local area.
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Local Business DirectoryThe Sunshine Radio Local Business Directory is an easy way to find the local business you are looking for. Whether it is a business you have heard on air, seen on social media, or just a service you require- here is where you will find it.
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What's OnWhat's On is all about charity, not for profit and community events only. Please do not email us, all events must now be submitted on our What's On page. Your one stop page for seeing what's happening in the local area. To add an event you will need be a SUNSHINE VIP member.
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Win LEGO® Vouchers Worth £600 And A Family Day Out Celebrating World Play DayNever Stop Playing. June the 11th is World Play Day, so to celebrate we’ve teamed up with the masters of play, the LEGO Group, to give you the chance to win the ultimate LEGO prize! Find Out More.
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Win Your Way To Everywhere At Once FestivalThe National Lottery and Music Venue Trust are creating the UK’s biggest ever music festival on your doorstep - bringing together some of your favourite artists at grassroots venues across the UK. This is only made possible because of you, National Lottery players.
PODCASTS
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A Sunshine Radio PodcastInside Wildside Exotic Rescue: A One‑Off Special chat with founder Lindsay Mckenna
A one‑off special podcast taking you inside Wildside Exotic Rescue — the UK sanctuary caring for over 200 rescued wild, non‑native animals. Hear Lindsay’s story, the truth about the exotic pet trade, and the launch of Wildside’s first‑ever Open Days.
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A Sunshine Radio PodcastChris Blumer chats to Director and Founder of the Exotic Zoo, Scott Adams
Step inside the wild, wonderful world of Exotic Zoo as Sunshine Radio sits down with Scott, the heart and driving force behind one of Telford’s most loved attractions.
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A Sunshine Radio PodcastEchoGuide Theatre: The Tool Helping Young Performers Find Their Voice - Mark Edwards Meets Fliss Falconer from EchoGuide Theatre
Sunshine Radio’s Mark Edwards sits down with Fliss Falconer from EchoGuide Theatre to explore a groundbreaking new rehearsal tool designed to help young performers speak, read, and perform with confidence.— and what to expect at its Hereford launch on 16 May.
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A Sunshine Radio PodcastMark chats to David Edwards as he discusses his fears that growing crops in the UK could be unviable due to rising costs.
Mark chats to David Edwards as he discusses his fears that growing crops in the UK could be unviable due to rising costs.
ON AIR
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Breakfast with Nick JonesJoin Nick in the morning for the latest showbiz gossip, national and local news, the Sunshine Survey as well as great music including the Flashback, to keep you entertained on the drive to work.
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Lunchtimes with Mark EdwardsJoin Mark as he gives you his irreverent take on life and the news around us, and asks you to come up with a headline song title for the daily ‘What’s The Story’
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Drivetime with Chris BlumerChris has your drive home covered as he plays "Battle of The Bands" and gives you the latest travel updates and news. Plus you can join his Facebook Focus Group.
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Saturday Lunch with Leon OldmanLeon Oldman is back in the house and filling your Saturday lunchtimes with cool tunes and smooth vibes. ‘The 16 bit Song’ returns and he’ll have the tunes you choose to make your weekend sing! Hereford’s number one quizmaster make even throw in one or two trivial questions to test your brainpower. Don’t forget to get interactive on our socials
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Totally 80s with Gary KingGary will be here playing your favourite hits from the 80s and 90s with the odd celebrity guest.
Local News
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Calls for road safety studyCalls have been made for a road safety study to be carried out on a south Shropshire road.
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Thousands of NHS patients treated in hospital corridorsThousands of patients are still being treated in hospital corridors. In Worcestershire and Herefordshire, an average of 67 patients were treated in corridors each day in May.
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Village war memorial to be restored to its former gloryA parish council has been given permission to restore a war memorial back to its former glory.
UK News
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Why the Conservatives' by-election win over the SNP in Aberdeen South is significantThe SNP defended two Westminster seats vacated by politicians joining Holyrood this week.
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Makerfield by-election: Crunching the numbers - why Burnham's win is so significantThe result lived up to the hype. An unprecedented contest ended in a seismic result, as Andy Burnham was announced as the new Labour MP for Makerfield with 55% of the vote, more than 20 points ahead of his defeated Reform opponent Robert Kenyon.
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Man arrested after toddler ended up in crocodile enclosure 'not fit for interview' and releasedA 30-year-old man from Norfolk, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a boy ended up in a zoo's crocodile enclosure, has been released on bail after being declared not fit for interview.
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Tories and SNP win Scottish by-elections - as Labour come fourth in both racesThe Scottish Conservatives have won the Aberdeen South by-election - taking the seat from the SNP.
Showbiz and Music News
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Daveigh Chase, star of Lilo & Stitch and The Ring, dies aged 35Daveigh Chase, the voice of Lilo in Disney's animated film Lilo & Stitch, has died aged 35.
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BBC to cut hundreds of jobs and review programmes as part of major downsizingThe BBC is to cut about 550 roles and review broadcast TV and radio programmes - as well as the positions of its chief news presenters - in the first phase of a major downsizing plan.
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Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' prostate cancer diagnosisJeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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Naomi Campbell asks for 'respect' at hearing to appeal her charity banNaomi Campbell says she had been "deceived" as she gave evidence to appeal a five-year ban on being a charity trustee.