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
Global takes majority stake in The Overlap
Global has taken a majority stake in Gary Neville’s The Overlap, bringing the football-led brand into its growing radio, podcast and video strategy
YO1 Radio appoints Nick Hancock as MD
Nick Hancock has been appointed Managing Director of YO1 Radio and Media
Made in Kent Radio to close citing PRS increases
Made in Kent Radio’s parent company has ceased trading, citing business rates and a sharp rise in music licensing costs, with programmes continuing while new ownership is explored
Changes at Virgin Radio as Huey Morgan and Geoff Lloyd join
Virgin Radio UK confirms a refreshed schedule with Geoff Lloyd returning and Huey Morgan launching a new live weekend morning show
Jenny Collins remembered as Radio Merseyside pioneer
Tributes paid to Radio Merseyside pioneer Jenny Collins, a founding voice of the station whose career spanned presenting, producing and programme leadership
Sir Bryn Terfel hosts new Classic FM series
Sir Bryn Terfel is hosting a new four-part Classic FM series exploring opera’s most infamous villains, starting Friday 9th January at 9pm
Wolf Alice named Radio X record winner
Radio X listeners vote Wolf Alice’s The Sofa as Record of the Year, topping a list that mixes new indie releases with familiar Britpop names
The Archers turns 75 with Radio 4 celebrations
Radio 4 marks 75 years of The Archers with special dramas, podcasts and a recreated opening scene as Ambridge celebrates its broadcasting milestone
Early commercial radio pioneer Stewart Francis has died
Commercial radio pioneer Stewart Francis has died aged 74, with tributes recalling his role at LBC, Pennine Radio and the launch of Hereward Radio
John Pickford receives MBE after 46-year career
John Pickford has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List in recognition of his services to broadcasting and local news
BBC Sounds posts record audio listening year
BBC Sounds records more than 2.5 billion plays this year, with podcast listening up 15 per cent and Newscast topping the most played shows list
NLive Radio appeal delivers gifts for local families
NLive Radio’s Christmas Present Appeal has collected more than 2,000 gifts, now being shared with families across Northamptonshire thanks to community generosity
Rewind Radio toy appeal delivers thousands
Nearly 4,000 toys donated through Cornwall’s Rewind Radio Christmas Toy Appeal are reaching children across the Duchy after a huge community response
DevonAir Radio ends secret sound with charity gift
DevonAir Radio has revealed its long-running Secret Sound and donated the £1,000 prize to a children’s hospital ward in Exeter
Martin Kelner returns to music radio with Mansfield 103.2
Oui! Martin Kelner is back on music radio with a special Christmas Eve programme on Mansfield 103.2 this year
