Community stations get their awards call for 2026
Entries are open for the 2026 Community Radio Awards as the event marks ten years since launching in Birmingham
Community radio pops into Westminster
Community radio leaders meet MPs to press case for funding, FM certainty and local impact
New significant podcast company launched
Significant Productions has launched - bringing together Elis James, John Robins and long-time producer Dave Masterman
RAJAR Q4 2025 observations – 50 million are listening
RAJAR Q4 2025 observations - 50 million are listening to the radio every week and consuming over a billion hours
Alan Davies fronts new BBC Radio 4 podcast series
Alan Davies explores a world without everyday essentials in new Radio 4 series
BBC World Service launches emergency radio for Iran
Emergency BBC radio service boosts news access in Iran
Times Radio shows for Jane Mulkerrins and Ryan Tubridy
Chloe Tilley and Alexis Conran make way for Jane Mulkerrins and Ryan Tubridy, whilst Rosie Wright joins Breakfast at Times Radio
Former BBC and BFBS radio presenter Richard Nankivell dies
Former BBC Radio Cumbria presenter Richard Nankivell has died after a short illness
North Ayrshire DAB network launches local multiplex
New local DAB coverage is now available across North Ayrshire and parts of West Renfrewshire
Paul Gambaccini to finish America’s Greatest Hits
Paul Gambaccini steps down from America’s Greatest Hits after five years on Greatest Hits Radio
BBC announces plans for BBC Radio 6 Music “Indie”
Stand by for BBC Radio 6 Music “indie” stream
Ireland’s regional DAB+ radio multiplex trial to go national
Ireland’s DAB+ trial coverage is expanding from the Greater Leinster area to reach over 85% of the population.
Schedule shuffle at Radio Ninesprings in Somerset
New breakfast host and programme boss confirmed at Yeovil community station
Bournemouth small-scale DAB radio mux goes live
The Bournemouth and Boscombe scale DAB digital radio multiplex has launched
Ones To Watch Winners 2026 announced across industries
The winners of the Ones To Watch Awards 2026 have been revealed, celebrating emerging talent across radio, television, online media, comedy, podcasting and the wider creative industries.
