Top RAJAR Stories

RAJAR: The ups and downs of local radio

RAJAR: The ups and downs of local radio

May 17, 2012 | Comments (1)

Launch figures for Free, Tindle flying high and The Breeze takes a dip.

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RAJAR: Evans widens the gap on Moyles

RAJAR: Evans widens the gap on Moyles

May 17, 2012 | Comments (1)

For those watching the figures – Chris Moyles drops as Chris Evans is up.

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RAJAR: Capital FM still London’s biggest

RAJAR: Capital FM still London’s biggest

May 17, 2012 | Comments (0)

Chart format network has a great book, while Classic and XFM see listener numbers fall.

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RAJAR: Steady book for Real and Smooth

RAJAR: Steady book for Real and Smooth

May 17, 2012 | Comments (1)

GMG Radio’s brands rise slightly, with Real Yorkshire the star performer.

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RAJAR: Record for talkSPORT shows

RAJAR: Record for talkSPORT shows

May 17, 2012 | Comments (1)

talkSPORT and Juice FM posting record listening figures for UTV Radio.

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RAJAR: Absolute network hits 3m listeners

RAJAR: Absolute network hits 3m listeners

May 17, 2012 | Comments (1)

Absolute Radio is down this quarter but the network is up year-on-year to 3m.

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Top Industry Stories

BBC Trust approves revised DQF plans

BBC Trust approves revised DQF plans

May 16, 2012 | Comments (20)

A new all-England evening show will air from 7pm till 10pm weekdays, with opt-outs.

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Sony Awards – Beryl and Betty take Gold

Sony Awards – Beryl and Betty take Gold

May 15, 2012 | Comments (0)

The oldest awards to be given out at the Sonys go to Beryl and Betty!

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Sony Awards – 6 wins Station of the Year

Sony Awards – 6 wins Station of the Year

May 15, 2012 | Comments (0)

A big night for 6 Music, Kiss, Betty and Beryl and Nicholas Parsons.

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Sony Awards 2012 – full list of winners

Sony Awards 2012 – full list of winners

May 14, 2012 | Comments (17)

See the full list of winners from the 2012 Sony Radio Academy Awards

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Sony Radio Awards take place tonight

Sony Radio Awards take place tonight

May 14, 2012 | Comments (0)

Industry prepares for its biggest awards night of the year in London.

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Dancing radio hamster does it for Free

Dancing radio hamster does it for Free

May 11, 2012 | Comments (5)

A caged dancing hamster says Set Yourself Free in the Midlands.

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Around The Stations

Absolute Radio gives you more Skinner

Absolute Radio gives you more Skinner

May 16, 2012 | Comments (0)

2012 Sony Bronze winner Frank Skinner gets an extra hour on his Saturday show.

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Real takes over Tramlines from Hallam FM

Real takes over Tramlines from Hallam FM

May 14, 2012 | Comments (0)

GMG’s Yorkshire station announces deal to partner Sheffield music festival.

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Ken Livingstone makes return to LBC 97.3

Ken Livingstone makes return to LBC 97.3

May 11, 2012 | Comments (0)

The former Mayor of London re-joins David Mellor from Saturday 12th May on LBC.

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Stars support Radio 1 & 1Xtra Academy

Stars support Radio 1 & 1Xtra Academy

May 10, 2012 | Comments (0)

Singers Leona Lewis, Plan B and Labrinth to support Radio 1 and 1Xtra Academy.

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Ofcom explains Radio Ceredigion decision

Ofcom explains Radio Ceredigion decision

May 9, 2012 | Comments (2)

Regulator says Town and Country’s financial plan was realistic.

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Absolute to broadcast Coldplay gig live

Absolute to broadcast Coldplay gig live

May 9, 2012 | Comments (0)

Geoff Lloyd’s Hometime Show gets special access for Emirates concert

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Who's Doing What

Moyles to play King Herod in Superstar

Moyles to play King Herod in Superstar

May 16, 2012 | Comments (0)

Chris Moyles goes on tour with Mel C in Jesus Christ Superstar!

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BBC Radio 2′s Lewis Carnie makes TV move

BBC Radio 2′s Lewis Carnie makes TV move

May 8, 2012 | Comments (3)

Network to have temporary Head of Programmes for rest of the year.

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Former Real jock Wiggy runs Bro Radio

Former Real jock Wiggy runs Bro Radio

May 7, 2012 | Comments (1)

Steve Wiggins adds Station Manager role to his community radio breakfast show job.

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Gary Andrews named BBC Radio Stoke boss

Gary Andrews named BBC Radio Stoke boss

May 4, 2012 | Comments (2)

BBC Radio Derby’s Assistant Editor takes over from Sue Owens at Stoke.

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Heart’s Jason Donovan joins Smooth FM

Heart’s Jason Donovan joins Smooth FM

May 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

Singer and actor to do show for new stations in Sydney and Melbourne.

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Luke Smith joins Heart Thames Valley drive

Luke Smith joins Heart Thames Valley drive

April 30, 2012 | Comments (1)

Former Capital FM presenter starts weekday show for Global Radio in Reading.

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The Latest on Digital Radio

Digital radio named top in-car gadget

Digital radio named top in-car gadget

May 10, 2012 | Comments (7)

Survey of drivers finds DAB is more wanted than reversing cameras.

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BBC radio airs water polo and taekwondo

BBC radio airs water polo and taekwondo

May 4, 2012 | Comments (1)

5 live Sports Extra covers sports it never has before as part of Olympics build-up.

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Union Jack set marks Pure Evoke at 10

Union Jack set marks Pure Evoke at 10

May 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

Special British flag designed digital radio to celebrate company’s 10th birthday.

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Redstone FM to launch as online station

Redstone FM to launch as online station

May 1, 2012 | Comments (2)

Surrey station to start programmes on the web ahead of MuxCo DAB service going live.

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Ex-Smiths drummer starts Beatwolf Radio

Ex-Smiths drummer starts Beatwolf Radio

April 30, 2012 | Comments (2)

Jo Good and Vic McGlynn are among presenter roster for online station from Salford.

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2nd pop-up Olympics station for London

2nd pop-up Olympics station for London

April 25, 2012 | Comments (0)

Switzerland to operate pop-up DAB station in capital during the games.

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Community Radio News

Four more radio licences for South West

Four more radio licences for South West

May 4, 2012 | Comments (2)

Three groups in Cornwall and one in Devon are given community radio licences.

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Seven directors resign from Chorley FM

Seven directors resign from Chorley FM

May 3, 2012 | Comments (8)

More than half of board quits Lancashire community radio station.

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Nostalgia station Angel Radio has 60s day

Nostalgia station Angel Radio has 60s day

May 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

South coast community station plays post-1959 tracks for first time!

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Seven of new stations can’t sell ads

Seven of new stations can’t sell ads

May 2, 2012 | Comments (13)

Many of new community radio licences won’t be able to have commercial income.

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Anything Goes for Bishop FM except F-word

Anything Goes for Bishop FM except F-word

April 25, 2012 | Comments (2)

Durham station gets second Ofcom warning on bad language.

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Agapao breach for Rossendale Radio licence

Agapao breach for Rossendale Radio licence

April 25, 2012 | Comments (0)

Charity closed Lancashire station but kept licence for six weeks.

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Also going on..

RAJAR: Listening remains static for Q1

RAJAR: Listening remains static for Q1

| May 17, 2012 | Comments (0)

FIgures are static this quarter but are down from last year’s record high.

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RAJAR: Kiss posts highest ever reach

RAJAR: Kiss posts highest ever reach

| May 17, 2012 | Comments (0)

Magic is London’s commercial number one based on market share.

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RAJAR: More listeners for BBC Locals

RAJAR: More listeners for BBC Locals

| May 17, 2012 | Comments (1)

The cutbacks proposed for BBC Local Radio has helped grow the audience.

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