Digital Radio News

Liverpool's radio broadcasters gathered on Tuesday evening to celebrate the rise of digital radio in the area.

Exeter's Radio Exe has been added to two DAB digital radio multiplexes to reach a wider audience across what it calls “the best bits” of Devon.

The small-scale DAB trial in Manchester operated by Niocast is to carry at least 28 radio stations by the end of the month, and it still won't be full.

It's a substantial change in its broadcasting strategy but many of the regular programmes will continue.

Speakers included Caroline Martin, lunchtime host of BBC West Midlands and Ed James, host of Heart West Midlands’ Heart Breakfast with Ed & Gemma.

A special switch-on event has taken place in Telford on Wednesday morning to switch on new DAB transmitters in Wolverhampton & Shropshire.

It will provide the means for a huge expansion of local and community stations on DAB, marking an historic day for UK radio.

Fix Radio, the new London DAB station aimed at tradespeople, has been launched by Charlie Mullins, the world's richest plumber.

A new digital radio station has launched today allowing users to create and upload their own radio programmes.

The radio station featured in BBC 1 comedy Car Share has been brought to life by Steve Penk.

The expansion of digital radio coverage means that many listeners can now receive six further radio stations.

The station will launch at 7am on Wednesday 26th April and will give away 20,000 bacon butties over the first 40 days of broadcasting.

Newly confirmed to speak at the event are Caroline Martin, lunchtime host of BBC West Midlands and Amy Southall, Midlands Officer, Student Radio Association.

There are now three national DAB multiplexes and 53 local DAB multiplexes across the UK.

New figures have been released from WorldDAB showing over 50 million DAB Digital Radio receivers have now been sold.

The team behind MKFM is launching two new radio stations later this year.

One of BBC Radio 2's annual pop-up stations is coming back on March 9th for four days.

Forces radio station BFBS will come off the national digital radio multiplex Digital One in March after carrying out analysis over the costs.

Glasgow’s digital radio scene will be celebrated at a special radio event - Doing the DAB - from Digital Radio UK in partnership with RadioToday.

100% Digital - By Laurence Harrison, Market Development Director, Digital Radio UK