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
Bauer’s Mission Christmas raises £16.9 million for children
Bauer's Mission Christmas raised £16.9 million this year, supporting nearly 319,000 children across the UK through radio-backed community fundraising
Students take Christmas Day slot on Radio Exe
Exeter students from Xpression FM will host a Christmas Day takeover on Radio Exe, bringing student-made music and features to listeners across Devon
Hello Carol – BBC Radio Manchester hosts live Carol Concert
BBC Radio Manchester has hosted a live Carol Concert at a shopping centre, sung only by women called Carol (and a Carole).
Nation Radio Yorkshire goes local all day
Nation Radio Yorkshire will switch to an entirely local daytime programming line-up in the new year
Ryan Tubridy ends Virgin Radio show – moves to Times and TalkSPORT
Ryan Tubridy is stepping away from weekday Virgin Radio show to focus on new speech-led projects for Times Radio, TalkSPORT and YouTube
Fred Dinenage gets Christmas Day show on Nation Radio
Fred Dinenage returns to South Coast radio with a Christmas Day special on Nation Radio South, on air from 10am to 1pm
The Voice radio toy appeal delivers thousands
Local radio stations The Voice and The Voice 2 have delivered more than 2,000 donated toys to causes across North Devon
Jason Rosam to launch new Westminster new radio station
A new student and community radio station is being prepared for launch in West London with Jason Rosam appointed to lead the project
Welsh broadcasting devolution options put under review
New Welsh Government funded research will explore five options for devolving broadcasting powers in Wales, with radio and public service media under review
STV Radio confirms January launch and schedule
STV Radio confirms it will launch nationwide on Wednesday 7 January with Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey leading a full Scottish presenter line-up
New presenters join BBC World Service Newshour
BBC World Service programme Newshour confirms Leila Nathoo and Rajini Vaidyanathan will join the presenting team in the new year, bringing wide international experience
Kai Widdrington hosts Magic Radio Christmas shows
Kai Widdrington is hosting two Christmas specials on Magic Radio, sharing festive favourites, ballroom memories and family traditions across shows on 21 and 24 December
Fix Radio appoints Josh James for drive show
Fix Radio reveals comedian Josh James will front a new weekday drive show from January, joined by Chris White, as part of a refreshed schedule
Podcasting secures seat on creative industries council
Podcasting and audio have secured a dedicated seat on the Creative Industries Council, giving the fast-growing sector a direct voice in UK creative policy discussions
