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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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Cats Protection Hosts Family Summer Event in AllensmoreHerefordshire families are being encouraged to head over to the Herefordshire Cat Centre in Allensmore this June as Cats Protection hosts its much‑loved Summer Charity Event, a community favourite packed with activities, treats, and of course, plenty of feline charm.
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Litter stats at marketBroken glass and a soiled duvet are just some of the issues Ludlow Town Council (LTC) has had top deal with as it continues to monitor waste and litter being left around.
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Traveller family pitch near busy Shropshire A-road approved despite objectionsA family’s two-pitch gypsy and traveller site can stay near a busy Shropshire A road despite objections from the parish council, planners have decided.
UK News
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'Prototype' Stonehenge discoveredA 5,000-year-old structure that may have served as an early "prototype" for Stonehenge has been found just three miles away from the famous site.
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Archbishop of Canterbury says 'shame is ours' as she apologises for Church of England role in forced adoptionsThe Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised for the "pain, trauma and stigma" caused by the Church of England's role in historical forced adoptions.
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Children vaccinated for HPV have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before age 30, study suggestsChildren who are vaccinated for HPV at age 12-13 have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before they are 30, a study estimates.
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World-famous Robin Hood oak tree has diedAn ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood has died.
Showbiz and Music News
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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.
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Trailblazing investigative reporter Roger Cook diesRoger Cook, the pioneering investigative reporter who built a career confronting criminals face-to-face on camera and challenging them on their own doorstep, has died aged 83.