Big Al
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RIP Andy Kershaw
Posted by Alan Nield at Friday, 17 April 2026 14:58
A Northern Voice That Changed Radio: Remembering Andy Kershaw
One man and his dog!
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The Opening Night Of The Loom, Oldham.
Posted by Alan Nield at Tuesday, 14 April 2026 22:26
There are nights in your career that feel like work… and then there are nights that feel like you’ve somehow wandered into a moment that will quietly sit in your memory forever, occasionally tapping you on the shoulder saying, “remember this?”
Big Al (Alan Nield) on-stage at the opening event of The Loom, Oldham.
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Houston, we have a problem....
Posted by Alan Nield at Monday, 13 April 2026 18:50
...well, not really. I mean, everything went perfect for the trip to the moon, right?
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RIP James Stannage
Posted by Alan Nield at Wednesday, 1 April 2026 09:13
This week, Manchester didn’t just lose a radio presenter… it lost a force of nature!
James Stannage wasn’t just behind the mic, he owned it. Rules meant nothing, silence didn’t stand a chance, and if a studio door stayed closed, it was only because he hadn’t kicked it open yet.
In this week’s blog, I share some of the madness, the laughter, and what it was really like working with the man who turned radio into organised chaos.
James Stannage
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Modern Life: A Tragicomic Horror Show (And Why We’re All Losing Our Minds)
Posted by Alan Nield at Monday, 23 March 2026 10:38
Big Al's take on the dangers of modern life...
Sensory Overload!
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DAB+ and the Guru you've never heard of!
Posted by Alan Nield at Friday, 13 March 2026 09:14
Ever wondered what makes Nifty UK Radio sound so incredible on DAB? It’s more than just great music and top presenters… discover how Rashid Mustapha MBE helped pave the way for local stations like ours to shine, and why radio in the UK has never been more exciting. 🎙️✨
Rashid Mustapha MBE
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Turning Up the Volume: Nifty UK Radio Reaches a New Milestone
Posted by Alan Nield at Tuesday, 10 March 2026 08:05
The difference in 12 months is almost unrecognisable...
How I think I look and how I actually look are two totally different things!
