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Sky signs World Cup ad deal with News UK
Community stations get their awards call for 2026
Ofcom issues reminder over adverts and news together
KISS hires James Hall for its evening show
Aled Jones to host Classic FM weekday mornings
Whisper hires Chris Hatton for global sales growth
KISS presenter Tyler West starts podcast with Molly
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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

Cheshire’s Mix 56 partners with UK’s largest gas distribution network

Cheshire’s Mix 56 partners with UK’s largest gas distribution network

Cheshire’s Mix 56 has partnered with Cadent Gas Distribution Network to spotlight its programme of community engagement across Cheshire.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve January 23, 2026 - 1:45 pm
K107FM launches brand-new weekday show Alex In The Afternoon

K107FM launches brand-new weekday show Alex In The Afternoon

Local broadcaster Alex Airnes is joining K107FM to host a new weekday afternoon show from Monday 26th January.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve January 22, 2026 - 4:44 pm
Magic Classical celebrates screen romances with new Soundtracking series

Magic Classical celebrates screen romances with new Soundtracking series

Magic Classical is marking the release of the new Wuthering Heights movie with a new series exploring the music behind some historical and period romances from film and television.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve January 22, 2026 - 10:45 am
On-Air Content to launch new music research product for stations

On-Air Content to launch new music research product for stations

On-Air Content is launching On-Air Research, a new music research product for smaller stations.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve January 22, 2026 - 8:41 am

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Radiocentre sets out audio priorities in public service media debate

Radiocentre sets out audio priorities in public service media debate

Radiocentre has outlined its key priorities for UK audio as the sector faces an important year in public service media discussions.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve January 21, 2026 - 1:04 pm
New book lifts lid on Steve Wright in the Afternoon radio legacy

New book lifts lid on Steve Wright in the Afternoon radio legacy

A new memoir has been published offering an insider account of the making of Steve Wright in the Afternoon and its long-running impact on British radio.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve January 21, 2026 - 10:42 am
BBC Radio 2 to repeat Wogan tribute marking ten years since his death

BBC Radio 2 to repeat Wogan tribute marking ten years since his death

BBC Radio 2 is repeating its special programme Wogan: In His Own Words to commemorate Terry Wogan’s passing on 31st January 2016.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve January 20, 2026 - 4:27 pm
BBC Local Radio is giving away hundreds of smart speakers

BBC Local Radio is giving away hundreds of smart speakers

BBC Local Radio giving away hundreds of smart speakers across England and the Channel Islands this month.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve January 20, 2026 - 12:06 pm
Podsqueeze introduces standalone tool for quick audio cleanup

Podsqueeze introduces standalone tool for quick audio cleanup

Podsqueeze has launched Audio Enhancer, a new standalone app for podcasters to improve audio quality quickly without needing technical knowledge or editing experience.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve January 20, 2026 - 11:14 am
Decentered Media reviews small-scale DAB impact on local radio

Decentered Media reviews small-scale DAB impact on local radio

Decentered Media has published a briefing paper examining outcomes of the small-scale DAB programme and its implications for local and independent radio services across the UK.

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Posted by Avatar photo Steve January 20, 2026 - 8:34 am
Zoe Ball fronts new Eras podcast and BBC Radio 2 series on Phil Collins

Zoe Ball fronts new Eras podcast and BBC Radio 2 series on Phil Collins

Zoe Ball is hosting a new series of the BBC podcast Eras for Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, focusing on the life and career of Phil Collins as he approaches his 75th birthday later this month.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve January 19, 2026 - 3:06 pm
Claire Sturgess to host weekday Mellow Magic Breakfast show

Claire Sturgess to host weekday Mellow Magic Breakfast show

Claire Sturgess has been announced as the new host of Mellow Magic Breakfast, weekdays 7am – 10am.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve January 19, 2026 - 1:19 pm
Audio Always to produce Sara Cox podcast Teen Commandments

Audio Always to produce Sara Cox podcast Teen Commandments

Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton’s hit podcast The Teen Commandments will be produced by Audio Always from today.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve January 19, 2026 - 12:45 pm
Bedford Radio to hold an open day during Community Radio Week

Bedford Radio to hold an open day during Community Radio Week

Bedford Radio is holding a special open day for its local community as part of Community Radio Week.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve January 19, 2026 - 11:51 am
BBC Asian Network Represents returns looking for new presenters

BBC Asian Network Represents returns looking for new presenters

BBC Asian Network is looking for brand-new presenters for the return of Asian Network Represents.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve January 19, 2026 - 8:32 am
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