The Latest Breaking News from Radio Foyle

MBE ‘the icing on top of my radio cake’, says broadcaster

Helen Mark started working with the BBC at Radio Foyle in 1987, and has since presented a range of programmes.

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

BBC Northern Ireland journalists take to picket lines as council votes counted

Several flagship radio shows including Good Morning Ulster and the Nolan Show were off air amid the journalists’ strike.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

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 Radio Foyle cuts 'political' and 'attempt to close station by stealth', rally told

A rally was held outside the station on Friday afternoon

Belfast Live · Mar 10, 2023

NUJ to ballot for industrial action over BBC Radio Foyle breakfast news cut

The morning news programme on BBC Radio Foyle is to be cut from two hours to 30 minutes

Belfast Live · Mar 9, 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

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