Schedule changes at Radio Essex as Harvey Lee joins
Former Heart Essex weekend presenter Harvey Lee is joining Radio Essex to host weekday afternoons starting on 7th October.
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Radio Matryoshka in breach for offensive language
Russian language service Radio Matryoshka has been found in breach of Ofcom rules for offensive language in a song.
BBC Radio 5 Live appoints Heidi Dawson as Controller
Heidi Dawson has been appointed as the new Controller of BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Live Sports Extra.
Rock Radio Gibraltar signs up for Radio News Hub
Gibraltar's independent commercial radio station, Rock Radio, has signed up Radio News Hub to receive a tailored local news and weather service.
Rutland Radio presenter gets on his bike to raise money
Rutland Radio’s Rob Persani has cycled 40 miles to raise money for charity.
Podcast: BBC Radio 2 presenters Live at Hyde Park
This week we’re at Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park, chatting to presenters OJ Borg, Rev Kate Bottley, Trevor Nelson, Craig Charles and Jeremy Vine.
Kiss 102 25th reunion party planned in Manchester
A reunion to celebrate 25 years since Kiss 102 launched in Manchester has been planned.
7digital secures further funding of £1.88 million
7digital has conditionally raised gross proceeds of £1.88 million through a subscription of 937,900,000 new ordinary shares.
Applications submitted for Cumbria DAB radio multiplexes
Ofcom has received two applications for the DAB digital radio multiplexes covering North Lancashire, Cumbria and parts of South West Scotland.
John Humphrys signs off after 32 years on Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 Today Programme presenter John Humphrys has hosted his final edition of the programme, with guests including former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and David Cameron as well as the BBC…
BBC Radio Lancashire recognises local unsung heroes
A team of Coastguard volunteers, Morecambe’s ‘Sooty man’ and a headteacher who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent are among the 10 winners of the BBC Radio Lancashire Community Heroes Awards 2019.
BMW starts using RadioDNS technology in new cars
BMW is the latest automotive manufacturer to announce that it has integrated the RadioDNS open standards into its vehicles.
Erewash Sound superheroes raise money for charity
A group of presenters dressed as superheroes to take on a fundraising assault course challenge has raised over £300.
Mike Shaft to open Community Media Conference 2019
Presenter Mike Shaft will give the opening address at the 2019 Community Media Conference at MediaCityUK in Salford on Saturday 28th September.
Latest ReelWorld Radio Academy 30 under 30 revealed
The Radio Academy and ReelWorld have unveiled this year’s 30 under 30 list.
Fix Radio plans to give out free cash in the streets
Fix Radio is planning to hand out twenty-pound notes in celebration of National Tradesman’s Day this week.
BBC Radio Scotland to simulcast Debate Night from TV
BBC Radio Scotland is to simulcast the weekly television discussion show Debate Night followed by a new discussion programme, Debate Night Extra.
RadioWorks Group hires new Chief Commercial Officer
Radio and digital audio advertising specialist RadioWorks Group has appointed Richard Dennis-Jones as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Absolute Radio’s Hometime expands across network
Absolute Radio’s Hometime show is to be shared across the other Absolute-branded stations, with 7 separate playlists.
Podcast: Gary Davies previews BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park
Gary Davies talks to RadioToday about Radio 2 Live In Hyde Park this weekend as well as his ‘accidental’ return to national BBC Radio over the last couple of years.
Q Radio’s Stephen Clements joins BBC Radio Ulster
Former Q Radio Breakfast Show presenter Stephen Clements is joining BBC Radio Ulster to host the mid-morning slot.
Absolute Radio named national station of the year at Bauer Awards
Bauer has crowned Absolute Radio as the National Station of the Year at its annual awards event in London.
Connect FM given Ofcom go-ahead to merge with Smooth
Ofcom has approved the request from Communicorp UK's Connect FM to share all programmes with Smooth Radio East Midlands.
Opinion: The Power of the North by Gary Stein
Gary Stein, Group Programme Director, Hits Radio Network, explains for RadioToday why the North of England is fast becoming ad land’s new sweet spot.
Jimmy and Summaya pair up for BBC Radio Leicester Drive
Jimmy Carpenter and Summaya Mughal are joining up to present a brand new Drive show together on BBC Radio Leicester from Monday 16 September.
US radio exec Caroline Beasley lined up for Drive to Digital
CEO of the Beasley Broadcast Group, Caroline Beasley, is lined up to speak at this year's Drive to Digital event.
New programmers appointed for Hits Radio Network
Bauer is moving James Brownlow to Manchester to oversee programming on the Hits Radio Network in the North West, with David Salt replacing James in the West Midlands.
Christmas comes early for Stray FM and Harrogate
Stray FM’s “How Big Is Your Bauble?” has returned to the station bringing together local people and businesses to raise money for the town’s Christmas lights.
New regular programmes and presenters at BBC Radio 3
There are four new regular programmes being added to the BBC Radio 3 schedule, whilst new presenters are also joining the station.
Love Sport Radio to broadcast nationally on DAB
Kelvin MacKenzie's London sports station Love Sport Radio has announced it will broadcast nationally via SDL by the end of the year.
DAX signs exclusive deal with Endemol Shine Group
DAX has signed an exclusive advertising agreement with content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group across its self-produced and self-funded podcasts.
Monty Panesar signs up for weekly show on Panjab Radio
Monty Panesar is joining Panjab Radio for a new show each weekend.
talkSPORT 2 launches dedicated women’s football show
talkSPORT has launched its first dedicated women’s football show and the only dedicated weekly women’s football show on commercial radio.
Overnight changes at talkRADIO and talkSPORT
There's a new addition to the talkRADIO weeknight schedule as Darryl Morris takes over from Paul Ross, who moves to talkSPORT.
BBC Local Radio starts search for New Voices
Open auditions are to take place across England and the Channel Islands for BBC local radio’s new talent search.
Union JACK introduces live breakfast radio show with Adam English
Union JACK is launching a live breakfast show each weekday morning with Student Radio Awards winner Adam English.
The Stephanie Hirst Show on Radio Leeds heads to Ibiza
Stephanie Hirst is to broadcast her BBC Radio Leeds show live from Café Mambo in Ibiza this Friday.
Matt Baker covers Magic Breakfast with Harriet Scott
BBC Television presenter Matt Baker is covering Breakfast on Magic this week for Ronan Keating.
Christian Smith returns to Global from Virgin Radio
Christian Smith is to re-join Global from Virgin Radio and Al Smith has been appointed Managing Editor at Capital XTRA.
Podcast: Roundtable with Trevor Dann and a panel of indies
Trevor Dann hosts the RadioToday Roundtable for September 2019 with guests Caroline Raphael (AudioUK) Chloe Straw (We Are Grape) and Nicky Birch (BBC and Rosina Sound).
Mike Walsh announces departure from Radio X
Radio X Head of Music and Deputy Programme Director Mike Walsh is leaving the station later this month, after 18 years with the same company.
BBC Radio Manchester to broadcast from a shop front
BBC Radio Manchester is to broadcast live from a high street shop in Wythenshawe for a week in September.
MD Mark Mahaffy leaves Bauer Northern Ireland
The Regional Managing Director for Bauer’s radio stations in Northern Ireland, Mark Mahaffy is leaving the business after twelve years.
Tony Dibbin gets weekday mornings on Absolute Radio 70s
Former Gold breakfast presenter Tony Dibbin is joining Absolute Radio 70s for a new morning show.
BBC iPlayer for Radio app to close this month
The BBC will withdraw the iPlayer for Radio app this month in a bid to move users over to the newer BBC Sounds platform.
Switzerland on track to switch off FM radio by 2024
The Swiss radio industry is planning to gradually phase out analogue radio broadcasting via FM by the end of 2024 at the latest.
Weekday schedule shuffle at BBC Radio Scotland
It's all change at BBC Radio Scotland with new presenters on weekday breakfast, lunchtime and drivetime.
Critic Giles Coren joins talkRADIO for weekly show
talkRADIO has hired fellow News UK employee Giles Coren to host a show every Sunday evening from 7-10pm.
Howard Donald joins line-up for Radiocentre’s Tuning In North
Take That singer Howard Donald has joined the line-up of speakers for Radiocentre’s upcoming event in Manchester.
New senior programming appointments made at Global
Global has made a series of senior programming appointments following its announcement that James Rea is to become its new Director of Broadcasting.
Special episode of You, Me and The Big C released
A special episode of the podcast You, Me and The Big C has been released to mark the first anniversary of the death of Rachael Bland.
Drive to Digital event to be hosted by Penny Smith
Scala Radio presenter Penny Smith will Chair this year's Drive to Digital event at the British Library.
James Grove made Group Head of Music at Virgin Radio
Virgin Radio’s James Grove has been promoted to Group Head of Music.
James Rea replaces Richard Park as Director of Broadcasting at Global
James Rea has been promoted to Director of Broadcasting at Global, replacing Richard Park who stepped down due to health issues recently.
Tributes paid to radio presenter and DJ Les Adams
Tributes have been paid to current United DJs presenter Les Adams who died suddenly yesterday.
BBC operations exec Adam Mart joins Wisebuddah Studios
Wisebuddah has appointed BBC operations exec Adam Mart to the role of MD Studio Operations.
Absolute Radio returns to London Palladium for comedy night
Absolute Radio will promote Holiday Inn & Holiday Inn Express ahead of the station's upcoming comedy night at the London Palladium.
Hits Radio weekend show for Fleur East, Greg Burns and James Barr
Fleur East, Greg Burns and James Barr are to host a new Saturday morning show across the Hits Radio Network in England.
Quidem enters brand licensing agreement with Global
A number of possible redundancies and a new partnership with Global have been announced at Quidem stations in the Midlands today.
Smooth Radio regional Breakfast presenters confirmed
Smooth Radio is launching its national Drive show with Angie Greaves this week as a number of regional presenters leave the network.
Ben Weston fronts new Virgin Radio Stars in Beirut
British radio presenter Ben Weston is co-hosting Breakfast on a new Virgin Radio branded station in Lebanon.
The end of the line for The Arrow rock radio
One of Global's lesser-known radio services, The Arrow, has quietly closed down and played its last track.
Smooth Chill to replace Chill on DAB in London
Smooth Chill is the latest new radio station from Global - replacing the almost 15-year-old Chill service.
Smooth Country goes DAB with Eamonn Kelly
Global's country music playlist Smooth Country is getting upgraded and going on DAB in a number of places across the UK.
Asda FM Live rebranded as Asda Radio under new contract
ASDA has changed the supplier of its in-store radio stations from KVH Studios to Mood Media.
Podcast: Live from Radiodays Asia in Kuala Lumpur!
James Ross talks to speakers at RadioDays Asia which has been taking place in Kuala Lumpur this week.
Ken Bruce to host Popmaster Live at Radio Academy event
Radio folk are invited to take part in a special edition of Popmaster with Ken Bruce in London.
Global to launch Capital XTRA Reloaded across the UK
Capital XTRA is to get its own spin-off station on Monday as Capital XTRA Reloaded goes national on DAB digital radio.
Tony Blackburn to open BBC Proms in the Park 2019
BBC Proms in the Park will once again be opened by BBC Radio 2 presenter Tony Blackburn to warm up the crowd.
Heart presenter Danny Matthews returns with online station
Danny Matthews, former breakfast show presenter at The Bay and Heart North Lancashire & Cumbria, has joined an online station for Morecambe.
David Lloyd joins Audio Content Fund panel
David Lloyd has been announced as the newest member of the Audio Content Fund’s independent funding panel.
Heart 70s to launch on national DAB digital radio
Global will launch Heart 70s on national DAB digital radio tomorrow with former Smooth and Heart presenter Carlos on Breakfast.
BBC Radio 2 plans Beatles pop-up radio station
BBC Radio 2 will celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ Abbey Road album with Radio 2 Beatles, a four-day pop-up DAB radio station.
Whipps Cross Hospital Radio celebrates 50 years
Whipps Cross Hospital Radio in east London is marking 50 years of providing entertainment to patients this September.
LBC escapes 26 complaints about content standards
Twenty-six separate complaints about LBC's output in the last month have been dismissed by Ofcom because they did not raise issues warranting investigation.
Station put on notice for not fulfilling its commitments
EAVA FM in Leicester has been found in breach of its Key Commitments for not serving its intended audience during the month of Ramadan.
Heart 90s to launch on national DAB digital radio
Global is transforming its Heart 90s playlist service into a full national radio station on DAB, with Kevin Hughes hosting breakfast.
Pat Sharp hosts a week of shows on Channel 103
Channel 103 has hired Pat Sharp for a week of warm-up shows ahead of the Jersey Weekender Festival where he is appearing.
Gold removes Blue Mink song after complaint
Global has taken the decision to remove a song from the Gold playlist after a complaint was made to Ofcom.
Maria Williams appointed first Podcast Editor at Bauer
Bauer Media has appointed former BBC and Wisebuddah producer Maria Williams as Podcast Editor.
Sam FM Bristol in breach for offensive language
Sam FM Bristol has been found in breach of the Ofcom Code for airing a song with a swear word in it.
First Radiodays Asia conference gets underway in Malaysia
Over 300 radio and audio professionals are gathering at the Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today and tomorrow for the first-ever Radiodays Asia.
David Lloyd releases new Radio Secrets book
A new insider's guide to presenting and producing powerful content for broadcast and podcast has been written by David Lloyd.
Triple M Coffs Coast to broadcast Breakfast from London
Triple M in Coffs Coast Australia is heading to London for a special week of broadcasting.
Radio Academy event to highlight Women in Radio
The next Radio Academy event by the Scotland Branch will look at the careers of some of the creative and inspiring women who work in the radio industry in Scotland.
Channel 103 gets listeners back on the road
Jersey-based Channel 103 has helped listeners obtain the use of a new car after they saw theirs had been written off.
Communicorp launches Sport Social for Smart Speakers
A new audio content service from Communicorp-owned Voiceworks is offering updates from all 20 Premier League Clubs on smart devices.
CMA rejects Bauer’s proposal to run First Radio Sales
Bauer's response to the Competitions & Markets Authority to try and avoid its current investigation going to Phase 2 has been made public by the CMA.
Bob Harris returns to BBC Radio 2 Country Show
Bob Harris will be back on BBC Radio 2 to host his country show from September 19th 2019.
More Radio supports children’s charity with local events
A donation of £1,275.41 has been made to a children's charity by More Radio.
Rachel Chew heads to Oman for Hi FM Drive
Former Nation Radio breakfast co-host and Jack FM presenter Rachel Chew has been hired by Hi FM in Oman to team up with Chris Birks on Drive.
Audio Production Awards return for 10th year
Entries are now open for this year’s Audio Production Awards ahead of a gala awards evening at BFI Southbank on 28th November.
Yinka and Shayna Marie to take over Capital XTRA Breakfast
Capital XTRA is putting Yinka Bokinni and Shayna Marie Birch-Campbell on weekday breakfast.
Claire Lawson joins kmfm weekend schedule
Former Heart Kent weekend presenter Claire Lawson is joining kmfm to host two weekend shows.
Local Drag Queens to takeover BBC Radio Manchester
Four drag queens are taking over BBC Radio Manchester for one day to celebrate Manchester Pride.
Dave Brown exits Smooth Radio after 15 years
Ahead of network changes at Smooth Radio, one of the station's longest-serving presenters has left.
Celebrating four years of small-scale DAB in Portsmouth
Four years after launching a small-scale DAB multiplex in Portsmouth, Ash Elford writes for RadioToday about the experience so far.
Podcast: RadioToday looks at the plans for the ARIAS 2020
Sam Bailey, Chair of the ARIAS 2020, tells us about the plans for the return of the Radio Academy’s annual awards ceremony in London early next year.
Interim programming appointments made at KISS
Bauer has made some changes to its programming team at KISS following the sudden departure of Andy Roberts.
Chorley FM has closed down after surrendering licence
Chorley FM has closed down and handed its community radio licence back to Ofcom after almost 20 years of operating.