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Radio Platfform marks 10 years developing talent
Americast enters UK top ten podcasts list
Local Radio Day returns to “Showcase and Shine”
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Local Radio Day returns to “Showcase and Shine”



Community radio station AIR 107.2 saved from closure

Good news for Weymouth and Portland as community station AIR 107.2 has been saved from closure, with founder Carl Greenham returning to lead the service
Posted by Avatar photo Roy November 27, 2025 - 10:07 am

Tony Blackburn launches new weekly soul show on BBC Sounds

Tony Blackburn OBE will present a new weekly programme called Tony Blackburn’s Sounds of Soul, airing every Saturday from 1 to 2am on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve November 27, 2025 - 9:34 am

Bauer launches new training scheme for future creative talent

Bauer Media UK has introduced a new training scheme supporting emerging talent and making careers across the creative industries more accessible.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve November 26, 2025 - 10:05 am

Radio 1 Dance announces new line-up of The Residency DJs

Radio 1 Dance has confirmed a new line-up of DJs for The Residency, beginning on 4th December and running through to March next year.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve November 25, 2025 - 10:55 am

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BBC Open Music returns nationwide to discover new creative talent

BBC Radio and Music's Open Music training scheme will return for a third edition in 2026.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve November 25, 2025 - 9:59 am

Lyca Radio expands across the Midlands launching on DAB

Lyca Radio has expanded its reach across the Midlands, with transmission now live in Coventry, Derbyshire, Wolverhampton and Shropshire, on DAB.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve November 25, 2025 - 8:25 am

In Demand stations pull a festive cracker for charity

In Demand Radio and In Demand Decades join forces on Crackers for Christmas to support Alder Hey Children’s Charity through a festive fundraising campaign
Posted by Avatar photo Roy November 24, 2025 - 11:24 am

Global launches WSQK The Squawk for Stranger Things fans

WSQK The Squawk is here - from Global
Posted by Avatar photo Roy November 24, 2025 - 9:08 am

Radio host John Lipscombe publishes children’s book

BBC Radio Cumbria’s John Lipscombe releases Jack and the Big Fridge, raising funds for Jigsaw children’s hospice
Posted by Avatar photo Reporter November 24, 2025 - 8:08 am

Switch Media prepares UK launch to boost radio revenue

The Netherlands-based Switch Media is preparing to bring its radio advertising network to the United Kingdom early next year
Posted by Avatar photo Roy November 21, 2025 - 3:29 pm

DAB+ drives discussions in digital direction

WorldDAB Summit hears how digital radio use continues to grow across Europe with new data, launches and research driving further DAB+ progress
Posted by Avatar photo Roy November 21, 2025 - 12:52 pm

Jo Lloyd joins Dune Radio as station unveils new sound

Jo Lloyd joins Dune Radio’s weekend line up as the station launches a new sound from TM Studios across the North West Coast
Posted by Avatar photo Roy November 20, 2025 - 2:46 pm

Eastbourne Youth Radio marks milestone broadcast year

Eastbourne Youth Radio marks twenty five years with a four day broadcast featuring shows created by schools, colleges and youth groups across the town
Posted by Avatar photo Roy November 20, 2025 - 1:24 pm

Humber Wave Radio’s breakfast presenter Chris King has died

Humber Wave Radio has paid tribute to breakfast host Chris King, known as Steve Smith, who has died
Posted by Avatar photo Roy November 20, 2025 - 12:47 pm

Nation Player app celebrates seven million weekly hours

Nation Player now delivers seven million weekly hours as more stations and publishers join the Xperi powered app
Posted by Avatar photo Reporter November 20, 2025 - 11:33 am
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