A popular radio presenter has hit out after her breakfast show was axed, as she said "what a journey". , formerly Radio City, will stop broadcasting the show this summer as it is set to be replaced by a national show.

Leanne Campbell - who has co-hosted breakfast on Radio City and Hits Radio in Liverpool for more than 10 years - and her current presenting partner Joel Ross will vanish from their 6am-10am when the changes take effect. Parent company Bauer Media confirmed that it will scrap local and regional breakfast shows on all of its Hits Radio stations for the whole of England and Wales from June 9, in a statement.

Posting to , the Scouse presenter shared with fans: "I know what you know. Our show will be replaced by a national show."

She continued with a more hearfelt message, adding: "To every single one of you who has woken up with me in Liverpool for over 22 years, thank you from the bottom of my heart. It has been the greatest privilege to be part of your mornings, to share the laughter, the stories, our lives and all the moments that have made this job so special THANK YOU!

"Your support has always meant the world to me and without it we wouldn't have smashed those glass ceilings together.
What a journey! The scouse 'travel girl' is forever grateful for what we achieved! X"

Both Hits Radio and Greatest Hits Radio will continue to broadcast local news, including traffic and travel information, as well as support disadvantaged young people in the local regions through Bauer Media Group's charity, Cash for Kids.

In tandem with these programming changes, Bauer Media announces that it will streamline its operations by consolidating its production capabilities into seven key centres located in London, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Belfast. This strategic move is designed to enhance operational efficiency while continuing to deliver high-quality content to listeners nationwide.

Simon Myciunka, CEO of Bauer Media Audio UK, commented: "We continually evolve to meet audience behaviours and advertiser needs and by launching one single national Breakfast show across Hits Radio, we are supercharging our efforts to provide a more unified, engaging experience across the entire schedule while also retaining local news and information.

"I'd like to extend my thanks to our Hits Radio Breakfast teams in England and Wales as they embark on their final run of shows. Their significant contribution has played a hugely important part of the Hits Radio story so far and we wish them well for the future."