Gaydio to air LGBTQ+ podcast takeover shows on Boxing Day
Some of the biggest LGBTQ+ podcasts in the UK will feature in a series of special shows airing on Gaydio on Boxing Day.
Pure West Radio launches Pure X-Mas on DAB
Pure West Radio has launched Pure X-Mas, a dedicated Christmas music station, on DAB.
Better Media highlights concerns with community radio consultation
Better Media has raised urgent concerns about the consultation process for the proposed Community Radio Order.
Bauer stations take part in special broadcast for Mission Christmas
Absolute Radio, Hits Radio, Greatest Hits Radio and Magic Radio all broadcast live from Mission Christmas warehouse in Manchester on Wednesday.
Boom Radio rebrands with new jingles from TM Studios and remembers Kenny Everett this Christmas
New jingles are now on-air at Boom Radio, and the station remembers Kenny Everett and Radio Luxembourg this Christmas
BBC Radio 4 Extra to air special series Kenny Everett at 80
To mark what would have been Kenny Everett’s 80th birthday, BBC Radio 4 Extra is to air a week of programmes on the late broadcaster.
Ofcom opens consultation on changes to regulation of commercial radio
A new consultation on local commercial radio licence renewals has been published by Ofcom.
BBC Radio 1 to feature 27 new presenters over festive period
From Boxing Day until New Year’s Eve, BBC Radio 1 is giving 27 new presenters and DJs the chance to broadcast on the station.
Coast and County Radio gets increase in licensed area approved
Ofcom has approved a request from Coast and County Radio to extend its official coverage area to include neighbouring Ryedale in addition to Scarborough Town and Whitby.
Advertising restrictions for community stations to be relaxed
Media Minister Stephanie Peacock will table amendments to the Community Radio Order in Parliament later today which will relax advertising restrictions.
Gavin and Stacey to host Takeover of BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show
A Gavin and Stacey Takeover of the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show will be presented by Ruth Jones and James Corden live on Monday 23rd December.
Crispin Hunt replaces Michelle Escoffery as President of the PRS Members’ Council
Crispin Hunt has been elected new President of the PRS Members’ Council, taking on this new role from 1st January 2025
Nation Broadcasting to turn off four FM transmitters
Nation has surrendered two FM licences in Scotland and will turn off two transmitters in Wales next year.
Ken Bruce swaps PopMaster for PupMaster as he helps Dogs Trust charity
A partnership between Greatest Hits Radio and the Dogs Trust charity means a new dog feature has been introduced during Ken Bruce's morning show.
Channel 103 raises more than £60,000 in charity radio auction
The annual Christmas Charity Appeal radio auction on Channel 103 has raised more than £60,000