Operational Awards and Commendations for BFBS

Staff from BFBS Radio, TV and Technology have been recognised for their support to operational deployments undertaken by the British Forces during the last 13 years. Brigadier Nick Orr, Head of Media and Communications (Army) presented the... More information

BFBS Takes RAF Brize Norton ‘To Another Level’

BFBS Brize Norton has been blazing a trail since it became the first BFBS station on an RAF base in the UK. And now the Station Commander, Group Captain Simon Edwards, has officially... More information

Your Festive Favourites 24 Hours a Day

BFBS Radio has launched an exclusive ‘limited edition’ station for lovers of Christmas classics and seasonal songs. From 00:01hrs on Monday 1st December until midnight on Christmas Day, our... More information

WIN tickets to the Invictus Games Opening Ceremony

BFBS Radio listeners have the chance to win two pairs of tickets to the Invictus Games Opening Ceremony on the evening of Wednesday 10th September. An audience of... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Me and Thirteen Tanks: The Tales of a Cold War Spy

Former Director of BFBS publishes witty memoirs of life as a Forces Broadcaster Peter McDonagh’s colourful career with BFBS spanned thirty years, as he entertained troops in exotic outposts such as Singapore, Kathmandu and... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

EastEnders now want to include a military storyline

The soap EastEnders has so far not included the Armed Forces, but that is about to change. The producers now want to include a storyline involving a soldier returning from... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

7 year old opens RAF museum in his bedroom

A seven-year-old from Norfolk has turned his bedroom into a RAF museum to raise money for service personnel in need.  Sam Boore has filled his room with forces memorabilia, show visitors around and donates all the money he raises to... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Mothering Sunday and Mothers-in-Law

This weekend is of course Mothering Sunday when we show our appreciation for that special person in our lives, our Mum’s. However, that relationship can sometimes be strained, especially when it comes to Mothers-in-Law. Cat Williams is a... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

On the airwaves for personnel in Canada

BFBS Radio Canada has a talented new Breakfast Show presenter to entertain troops and families based at the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS). 30-year-old Aimee Dewitt, who... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

BFBS Brize Norton about to launch On Air

Brize Norton is set to be the first RAF station in the UK to have its very own British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) radio station. From Mon 3 Mar 14 BFBS Brize Norton will be... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Showcasing RAF careers in the North West

The interactive skills fair in Manchester is aimed at 15 to 24 year olds and is the largest event showcasing careers, jobs and skills to the next generation... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Ed Miliband in Afghanistan

Ed Miliband talks to BFBS's Cassandra Allwood in Afghanistan. He said: "The military operation may be drawing to an end but the job here is not yet... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

RAF Voyager fleet temporarily grounded

The MoD’s has taken the decision to temporarily ground the RAF Voyager fleet after an incident on 9 Feb 14. In a statement the MoD told BFBS: "The MoD can confirm that a Voyager aircraft suffered an... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Inquest hears of concerns over ejection seat

The inquest into the death of Flt Lt Sean Cunningham has heard of concerns about the ejection seat parachute system.... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Change of Command at RAF Akrotiri

Gp Capt Chas Kennett has taken over as Stn Cdr of RAF Akrotiri from Gp Capt James Linter. In an interview with Carla Prater of... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

RAF Festival of Motorsports from Goodwood.

The RAF Motor Sports Association (RAFMSA) has been active since 1961 and encourages participation in motor sports events at local, Inter-Service, national and international level. The Goodwood race circuit in... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Why should the RAF engage with the Armed Forces Covenant?

When Patrick Eade of BFBS visited units at Tidworth, Colchester, Ballykinler and Herford it become obvious to him that a large percentage of the forces and their families hadn’t... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

A special Facebook Group for Parents of those in the RAF

On Forces Life on BFBS with Patrick Eade, Patrick speaks with Bill Mahon, Director of the RAF Families Federation, about the special Facebook group that the Federation hosts for parents of... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

The Future is NEM - so please get involved

Patrick Eade of BFBS with Forces Life…has been chatting with Bill Mahon, the Director of the RAF Families Federation. It’s a time of great change for all three... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

The Word from Cyprus

A team from the RAF Families Federation and Forces Life on BFBS, have been in Cyprus – taking soundings in Episkopi, Dhekelia, Ay Nik and Akrotiri. Before heading back to... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link