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Black Diamond FM is hosting a charity Quiz Night and you are invited! Gather your team of pals (maximum 5 people) and put your general knowledge to the ultimate test, whilst helping us raise funds for Midlothian Community Media Association (the charity that runs Black Diamond FM). There's lots of prizes to be won, including £50 cash and a bottle of wine! Under 18s are allowed entry with adult supervision […]

Joker Out are a Slovenian indie rock band and are representing their country at this year's Eurovision Song Contest. I met up with the guys at last weekend's London Eurovision Party and discovered that this week sees the release of a new track from the boys called "New Wave", an exciting collaboration with Elvis Costello. Listeners to Weekend Works will this Saturday join an expectant international audience in listening to […]

THE BREAKFAST SHOW WITH ALAN THOMSON On Wednesday's Breakfast Show, Alan chats to pupils from Roslin Primary School about their work as Roslyn Chapel. They've been acting as Junior Tour Guides, so they're the best people to ask about the secrets of the stunning building. Find out all about this inspiring initiative on Wednesday's Breakfast Show at 9:30am. Listen on 107.8 & 100.7 FM or via our website on Wednesday […]

Black Diamond FM invites you to our charity Race Night at The Dean Tavern on Friday 17 March 2023. Join us for an evening of entertainment hosted by our presenters and volunteers, plus take part in pig racing (not real ones!), disco and fabulous raffles, all whilst helping us raise funds for Midlothian Community Media Association (the charity that runs Black Diamond FM). Under 18s are allowed entry with adult […]

MID MORNING WITH GEOFF RUDERHAM Nobby Clark is the original singer and a founding member of the Bay City Rollers. He's known for the early hit songs including Remember (Sha La La), Keep On Dancing, We Can Make Music, Manana and Saturday Night. His new single with West End star Jeff Leyton 'One In A Million' is out now. Listen to Geoff's chat with Nobby below. Black Diamond FM · […]

Pupils from Newtongrange and Stobhill Primary Schools took over the Wednesday Sport’s programme for a Christmas extravaganza! There was a mix of discussion, festive jokes, pre-recorded singing from the school choirs and dedications read out by the youngsters. Special surprises included a visit by Santa, the chance to visit Dalkeith Fire Station and free tickets for the National Mining Museum and Ryze.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER COMPETITION This competition has now closed and the winners have been announced. December is finally here and we are feeling in the festive spirit. We have two fabulous hampers filled with goodies to give away to two of our listeners! (1 per person)To enter the competition simply: 1. Answer the following question with "true" or "false": Jingle Bells is the most recorded song. 2. Email the answer, your […]

Children from Burnbrae Primary School will be singing Christmas songs on the Breakfast Show with Alan on Tuesday 13 December at 9:30am. This programme is now finished. Listen again is available below. Alan Thomson · The Black Diamond FM Breakfast Playlist- Christmas 2022