Bauer’s Mission Christmas raises £16.9 million for children
Bauer's Mission Christmas raised £16.9 million this year, supporting nearly 319,000 children across the UK through radio-backed community fundraising
Students take Christmas Day slot on Radio Exe
Exeter students from Xpression FM will host a Christmas Day takeover on Radio Exe, bringing student-made music and features to listeners across Devon
Hello Carol – BBC Radio Manchester hosts live Carol Concert
BBC Radio Manchester has hosted a live Carol Concert at a shopping centre, sung only by women called Carol (and a Carole).
Ryan Tubridy ends Virgin Radio show – moves to Times and TalkSPORT
Ryan Tubridy is stepping away from weekday Virgin Radio show to focus on new speech-led projects for Times Radio, TalkSPORT and YouTube
The Voice radio toy appeal delivers thousands
Local radio stations The Voice and The Voice 2 have delivered more than 2,000 donated toys to causes across North Devon
Jason Rosam to launch new Westminster new radio station
A new student and community radio station is being prepared for launch in West London with Jason Rosam appointed to lead the project
Welsh broadcasting devolution options put under review
New Welsh Government funded research will explore five options for devolving broadcasting powers in Wales, with radio and public service media under review
STV Radio confirms January launch and schedule
STV Radio confirms it will launch nationwide on Wednesday 7 January with Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey leading a full Scottish presenter line-up
Kai Widdrington hosts Magic Radio Christmas shows
Kai Widdrington is hosting two Christmas specials on Magic Radio, sharing festive favourites, ballroom memories and family traditions across shows on 21 and 24 December
Fix Radio appoints Josh James for drive show
Fix Radio reveals comedian Josh James will front a new weekday drive show from January, joined by Chris White, as part of a refreshed schedule
Podcasting secures seat on creative industries council
Podcasting and audio have secured a dedicated seat on the Creative Industries Council, giving the fast-growing sector a direct voice in UK creative policy discussions
Sound growth keeps commercial audio booming
RAJAR MIDAS shows commercial audio listening has climbed to a record 707 million hours a week, with radio still dominant and digital driving growth
Record PRS payout highlights radio royalty strength
Radio airplay helped drive PRS for Music’s record £274.9m royalty payout this year, with millions paid to songwriters from UK broadcasts and first time payments for hundreds of creators
Commercial radio urges BBC ad funding ruled out
Commercial radio has urged government to rule out advertising as a funding option for BBC radio during the Charter Review, warning of serious harm to the wider audio sector
Frisk Radio appoints Danny Coucill as station manager
Frisk Radio has appointed Danny Coucill as Station Manager and Executive Producer