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Roy Martin is the owner and founder of RadioToday and reports daily on radio industry news and events for the UK and Ireland.

Elis and John go commercial with BBC podcast

Elis James and John Robins podcast opens commercial advertising feed
March 12, 2026 - 3:35 pm

Central FM presenter plans 45-hour charity broadcast

Central FM’s Brad Yule will broadcast live for 45 hours to support Strathcarron Hospice
March 12, 2026 - 2:34 pm

Better Media welcomes government focus on local media

Better Media has welcomed the government’s focus on social cohesion and the role local and community media can play in supporting it
March 12, 2026 - 12:30 pm
Radio 1 confirms spring Friday early breakfast duo

Radio 1 confirms spring Friday early breakfast duo

Cai Sherlock and Emma Millen are the next presenters stepping into Radio 1’s Friday early slot
March 12, 2026 - 11:20 am

Wynne Evans to host weekly show on Dragon Radio

Wynne Evans joins Dragon Radio Wales for special Easter Sunday programme
March 12, 2026 - 9:01 am
Liza Tarbuck steps down from BBC Radio 2 show

Liza Tarbuck steps down from BBC Radio 2 show

Liza Tarbuck is stepping down from her Saturday evening programme on BBC Radio 2 after more than a decade in the slot
March 12, 2026 - 7:47 am

Audio Academy mentoring scheme reveals 2026 cohort

Twenty two people working across the UK radio and audio sector have been selected for the 2026 Audio Academy Mentoring Programme
March 11, 2026 - 7:02 pm

Radio industry sends wishlist to BBC review

Radio industry bodies outline priorities for BBC Charter Review including funding, partnerships and distinctive content
March 11, 2026 - 2:23 pm
Four DAB radio multiplex licences awarded

Four DAB radio multiplex licences awarded

Four new areas receive small-scale DAB licences as rollout reaches 100 multiplex milestone
March 11, 2026 - 2:00 pm

Leanne Campbell joins BBC Radio Merseyside

Leanne Campbell joins BBC Radio Merseyside to host a new Friday mid-morning programme from April
March 10, 2026 - 2:39 pm

Bauer to sell podcast ads for BBC Studios

Bauer Media Audio to sell advertising for BBC podcasts across seven European markets
March 9, 2026 - 3:48 pm
Preston community radio station in breach for third time

Preston community radio station in breach for third time

A community radio station has been found in breach of its licence for not providing any local content, whilst 17 others have been found in breach over payment issues
March 9, 2026 - 1:17 pm
Zac Goldsmith backs new sports radio station plans

Zac Goldsmith backs new sports radio station plans

A new sports radio station backed by former Conservative minister Zac Goldsmith is preparing to launch ahead of the men’s football World Cup this summer
March 9, 2026 - 11:05 am

Survey launched on smart speaker access for radios

Community radio groups launch survey to gather evidence on smart speaker access ahead of Ofcom code
March 9, 2026 - 10:06 am

Global brands race in Sky Sports F1 promotion

Global teams from Heart, Capital and Radio X compete at Silverstone in new Sky Sports Formula 1 campaign
March 7, 2026 - 11:44 am
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