The Latest Breaking News from BBC Radio Foyle

BBC NI journalists to strike on election count day over 'cuts' to Radio Foyle

BBC Radio Foyle's flagship news programme has been cut from two hours and the NUJ has warned of possible job losses

Belfast Live · May 12, 2023

BBC NI staff vote to strike over Radio Foyle cuts

The NUJ say there is a risk of redundancies but BBC bosses insist 'no reduction in headcount'

Belfast Live · May 5, 2023

'Poignant' final BBC Radio Foyle Breakfast Show signs off with thanks, highlights, and The Undertones

The two-hour flagship news programme is being axed in favour of a 30-minute slot

Belfast Live · Apr 21, 2023

Radio Foyle flagship breakfast news show to be cut to 30 minutes

The BBC made the announcement on Thursday afternoon

Belfast Live · Mar 9, 2023

'Save Radio Foyle' campaign heats up ahead of public meeting with council next month

"BBC Radio Foyle is a vital part of the local media landscape."

Belfast Live · Dec 30, 2022

Campaigners say potential running down of Radio Foyle "a slap in the face for Derry"

"We will fight this decision all the way."

Belfast Live · Dec 9, 2022

Radio Foyle proposed cuts will leave station 'unsustainable', says Colum Eastwood

A protest against the proposed changes was taking place outside Radio Foyle studios

Belfast Live · Nov 30, 2022

BBC planning deep cuts to Northern Ireland coverage

Radio Foyle to be reduced to skeleton service in move that could centralise regional coverage in Belfast

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

BBC NI to cut up to 40 jobs as part of drive to save money

The Radio Foyle Breakfast programme and Inside Business programme are to end as part of the changes.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022

BBC NI: Up to 40 jobs at risk and flagship programme cancelled

The cuts are being proposed as part of cost-saving measures across the BBC

Belfast Live · Nov 29, 2022