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Could Olivia Dean's appearance on SNL earlier this week translate into a surge in streams midweek - ahead of this weekend's UK Top 40 chart countdown?

Who's leading the midweek charge on streaming services and radio play?

Who are currently making waves on streaming services and radios across the UK this week - ahead of the UK Top 40 chart countdown?

Who are the UK Top 40 contenders at the midway point this week?

Has Taylor Swift continued her dominance on streaming services in the UK midweek, or are some new challengers stepping up to the throne?

The Midweek Chart: The songs are battling for pole position this week

Greg James. Pic: Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James

BBC announces change to ‘essential’ service - as petition launched

Is there a certain number of combined sales needed to guarantee a good shot at becoming a UK Christmas Number 1 single?

Explainer UK Christmas Number 1: How many sales are needed to top the chart?

The UK singles midweek chart has been revealed, but who this close to Christmas is set to become the 2024 Christmas Number 1 winner?

Who in the midweek chart could be crowned the 2024 Christmas Number 1?

Woman listening to Christmas music.

Watch: Full list of every UK Christmas number one since records began

11 artists have been revealed as this year's nominees for the BBC Sound of 2025 award.

BBC Sound of 2025: the 11 acts nominated on this year's longlist

Is today the day that James Blunt hereby becomes known as Blunty McBluntface?

What are the betting odds James Blunt has to change his name?

Could Oasis be this year's Christmas number 1 over Wham! Maybe, but not definitely according to OLBG.

Are Oasis set to be the Christmas number 1 this year?

Tent hurtles across sky as Storm Lilian hits Leeds Festival.

Watch: Tent hurtles across sky as Storm Lilian hits Leeds Festival

BBC Radio 1 presenter Arielle Free has been suspended after criticising her colleague’s choice of music on air. (Getty Images)

BBC Radio 1 host Arielle Free suspended after clash with DJ on air

Adele Roberts

Breaking DJ confirms she will leave BBC Radio 1 after eight years

Thirty Seconds To Mars have been forced to postpone their first UK show in four years

30 Seconds To Mars postpone first UK show in 4 years

Lewis Capaldi performing live in 2019 (Photo: Manny Carabel/Getty Images)

BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2023 line-up announced

Greg James has been out for a run in Edinburgh city centre

Greg James excites fans after posting video in Capital
BBC Radio 1 host Greg James has excited fans in Edinburgh after he posted a video while out for a run in the city centre.
Rhoda Morrison

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Häagen-Dazs ice cream truck and big summer party to come to Edinburgh

Scott Mills, right, is to leave BBC Radio 1 this summer and he roped in Lewis Capaldi, left, to break the news.

Lewis Capaldi reveals Scott Mills is leaving Radio 1

Edinburgh: Greg James describes ‘ridiculous’ viral moment he met fan on train from Edinburgh. (Picture credit: Greg James)

Greg James describes viral moment he met fan on train from Edinburgh

Edinburgh singer-songwriter Bonnie Kemplay performs on BBC Radio One's Live Lounge.

Watch Edinburgh teen perform on Radio 1

BBC Radio 1 will play an edited version of The Pogues track this year, which is sung by Shane MacGowan and Kirsty MacColl (Getty Images)

This is why the lyrics of Fairytale of New York are considered offensive in 2020

Fairytale of New York lyrics will be edited on BBC radio this year - here's why

Shane MacGowan and Kirsty MacColl perform Fairytale of New York on the BBC (screengrab).

BBC bosses edit lyrics of Fairytale of New York

Edinburgh-born singer Bow Anderson is tipped for huge success this year.

Elton John-endorsed singer Bow Anderson on how she's coping with lockdown

Five of the best music shows to enjoy from home in the coming days

Here's when we'll find out who's representing the UK at Eurovision 2020 - and ho...

Vukovi

Annie Mac favourites Vukovi play The Mash House, Edinburgh
SCOTTISH-BASED Vukovi have been getting extensive airplay across BBC Radio 1 courtesy of Annie Mac and others.
Liam Rudden

Nick Grimshaw is to step down from the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show.

Nick Grimshaw to step down from Radio 1 Breakfast Show

Tony Blackburn will be returning to the station as part of the celebrations. Picture; PA

Celebrations planned as BBC Radio 1 turns 50

Pick of the clubnights

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Gary Flockhart: Auld Reekie at last has a music scene to rival best

Local Buzz: Night Noise Team, Paws

Use The Subways

17-year-old Edinburgh singer Nina Nesbitt rides high in charts

Local Buzz: Discopolis, The Spook School

Pick of the club nights

Dance troupe eye talent title months after their first gig

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Interview: Andrew Rankine, ABAGA label owner, musician, producer, DJ

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