FINALLY, after weeks of dodgy vocals, sub-standard singing and egos as inflated as their unnatural quiffs, controversial pop duo Jedward have given the public what it desperately deserves – an apology.

ACCORDING to reports, the takeover of British radio group, GCAP Media — which owns XFM, Capital Radio and Classic FM — by the JP McManus, John Magnier and Dermot Desmond-backed Global Media, is likely to be concluded on Wednesday.

The race for control of Virgin Radio took a new twist today after it was reported that Malaysia’s largest media company had entered the fray.

The FTSE 100 Index lost ground today after a nervous start in US markets unsettled London’s blue chips.

The FTSE 100 Index clawed back some lost ground today despite retail stocks wobbling ahead of key trading updates due later this week.

The London market staged a rally in afternoon trading today, recouping some of its losses from earlier in the session following falls in China overnight.

After hitting the headlines for the wrong reasons following an acrimonious split from his wife, Chris Tarrant is returning to the airwaves.

Capital Radio and Classic FM parent group GCap Media today confirmed it had hired former Virgin Radio head Fru Hazlitt as it struggles to turn its fortunes around.

British Radio group Gcap Media painted a gloomy picture today as it posted plummeting profits and admitted the advertising market remained tough.

Chris Tarrant suffered a heart scare during a 60th birthday fishing holiday to Scotland, his spokesman revealed.

Birmingham chairman David Gold wants Karren Brady to remain at the club amid speculation linking her with the position of managing director at Capital Radio in London.

High street clothes store Next leapt to the top of the FTSE 100 Index leaderboard today as the London market ended the week on the front foot.

The London market ended the week on the front foot after a broker upgrade for insurer Prudential offset a slide among mining stocks today.

Investors received a shot in the arm today after the FTSE 100 Index followed the lead of US markets to rise by more than 100 points.

Shares in London plunged back into the red today as the markets failed to build on strong gains in the previous session.

Shares in London were back in negative territory today as the markets failed to build on strong gains in the previous session.

The UK’s biggest commercial radio broadcaster today said its decision to slash the number of adverts on flagship station Capital Radio contributed to a sharp fall in profits.

Mining stocks dragged the FTSE 100 back below 6100 today as oil and copper prices fell and investors looked to cash in on their recent rally.

The London market basked at a level not seen for five years today as investors brushed aside worries about the latest rise in oil prices.

The FTSE 100 Index pressed on towards another four-year high today despite an exodus of investors from catering giant Compass.

THE U2 and Sir Paul McCartney Live 8 performance of ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ has been rushed out on general release.

The U2 and Sir Paul McCartney Live 8 performance of ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ has been rushed out on general release.

London shares ended today in the red after a rise on Wall Street failed to offset the impact of gloomy UK economic and media sector news.

Scottish Radio Holdings told its biggest shareholder today that any takeover offer must value it at more than £350m (€509.5m).

Chris Evans is returning to British radio after more than three years.

Chris Evans is returning to radio after more than three years.

Capital Radio, Britain’s biggest commercial radio broadcaster, has agreed to buy GWR Group for about £341 million to reduce costs and boost advertising revenue.

Classic FM owner GWR and Capital Radio are to merge in a deal creating a company with a 36% share of the UK commercial radio audience.

BRITISH commercial radio giants GWR and Capital Radio were yesterday reported to be in advanced merger talks.

A group headed by Bob Geldof is among five contenders who will battle it out for the new lucrative rock radio station licence for Dublin, it emerged today.

FRIENDS of an Irish journalist shot dead in Saudi Arabia paid tribute last night to a man who was bigger than life and a joy to be around.

ULSTER Television has entered the fray for the latest radio licence to become available in Dublin.

The Irish Competition Authority has approved the acquisition by Scottish Radio Holdings PLC of Capital Radio Productions Ltd, Scottish Radio has said.

London's leading shares have moved back into positive territory as the benchmark FTSE 100 Index rebounded from yesterday's seven-week low.

TODAY FM owner Scottish Radio Holdings’s Irish businesses are not performing as well as its British assets, where full year sales are expected to rise 18% for the full year.

Early hopes that the FTSE 100 Index could end the month clear of the 4200 level had evaporated by the time trading closed today – more than 66 points off its morning high.

London’s leading shares looked set for a gloomy end to the week today after surrendering early gains.

London’s FTSE 100 Index gave back early gains today as the top flight once more settled near the 4200 mark.

The UK’s biggest mortgage lender Halifax launched a Pop Idol-style competition to find two bands for its latest advert, it emerged today.

London’s FTSE 100 Index of leading shares was stuck in the red today after losing hold of some of the sharp rise seen yesterday.

An investigation was launched today into claims of vote rigging on TV talent show Popstars: The Rivals.

Britain’s biggest companies enjoyed their best day in the City for over a month today as the FTSE 100 Index climbed back towards the 4000 barrier.

Star DJ Chris Tarrant has signed a new deal with Capital Radio to continue presenting its breakfast show, it was announced today.

Chart stars Shania Twain, Enrique Iglesias and Anastacia are among the experts who will give masterclasses to pop wannabes for the BBC’s new talent hunt Fame Academy, it was announced today.