Bauer Media last week formally appointed Steve King, previously the boss of its Kerrang! and Q radio services, to the job of MD North West, overseeing the media firm's local radio stations in North West England.

King has actually been doing the job since late last year, taking over from Michelle Surrell, who left Bauer last October, however he was only formally appointed to the role last week. He will continue to head up the Kerrang! and Q services as well as the North West pop stations.