A FORMER BBC radio journalist is the new presenter of a drive time show on Drystone Radio.

Yorkshire born James Proctor, has returned to his roots and is now living in Bradley after several years in France.

Now, the former presenter on Radio 5 Live's weekend world news programme, Global, and Radio 4's Crossing Continents, will present the 5pm to 7pm slot every Wednesday on the Cowling-based community radio station.

James, who is also a travel writer, and whose books include the Rough Guide to Sweden, says it will be a music based programme, although he is likely to bring his vast experience of world news and current affairs to the show.