A timely reminder of commercial radio’s public value
When it comes to entertainment, we’re all faced with a myriad of choices, writes Michael Ireland, Radiocentre Director of External Affairs
LNER launches on-board podcast for kids travelling by train
LNER launches fun and educational podcast just for kids, now available onboard trains and podcast apps
Talk Radio pays tribute to James Whale following his death at 74
Sad news today as Talk presenter James Whale has died aged 74, following a long illness. He had been living with cancer for several years.
Paul Ogletree joins CountryLine Radio as new weekend presenter
CountryLine Radio has announced that Paul Ogletree is joining its on-air team to host a new weekend show
Welsh Coast Radio launches on 106.5 FM from Tircoed Village
A new community station has launched from Tircoed Village near Swansea from the ashes of SA Radio Live and Radio Tircoed
Graham Norton returns to Virgin Radio for live Edinburgh show
Graham Norton returns to Virgin Radio live from Edinburgh’s Commons Club Bar during the final weekend of the festival
Christian O’Connell breakfast show to go national across Australia
Christian O’Connell’s GOLD FM breakfast show to air nationwide from 2026 – a first for commercial radio in Australia with ARN expanding its national content offering
Signal Radio founding presenter Doug Wood has died aged 69
Signal Radio original presenter Doug Wood has died, aged 69, after over 40 years in broadcasting across Staffordshire
Time 107.5 to close today as Nation Radio London takes over
Outta Time - Nation Broadcasting has bought Time 107.5 and is switching it to Nation Radio London from 2pm today
BBC to reduce news quotas on Asian Network and Radio Foyle
Ofcom has approved the BBC’s request to reduce its news and current affairs quotas for both BBC Radio Foyle and BBC Asian Network, following a consultation earlier this year.
RAJAR Q2 2025: Commercial radio’s audience share hits new record
RAJAR Q2 2025 - Commercial radio has reached its highest ever share of UK radio listening..
Ofcom report shows podcast rise as radio and streaming revenues ease
Podcasts continue to grow while both commercial radio and digital streaming face revenue slowdowns, according to Ofcom’s latest Media Nations report.
Radio 1’s Residency set for rebrand as it returns with new DJs
Radio 1’s Residency will return from Thursday 7th August with a new line-up of DJs to Radio 1 and Radio 1 Dance.
River Radio secures FM return for Bangor with licence approval
River Radio has confirmed that Ofcom has approved the licence transfer for 107.9FM, clearing the way for the return of community radio to Bangor.
Coast Radio Scotland’s Chris Duke to broadcast from Edinburgh Fringe
Chris Duke will broadcast his Coast Radio Scotland morning show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe every weekday throughout August.
