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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
UK producers win at New York Radio Awards 2026
BBC adds more news for Hungarian and Romanian services
PRS fund launches summer support for music parents
The Vapors plug into Stereo Underground’s first gig
Gaydio bags another gong for European roaming
Devote Radio to launch across Walsall on DAB radio
BBC local radio presenter Emma Britton has died
All the winners from the ARIAS 2026 in London
Bauer invests in new Manchester software development hub
Audio Always appoints new Non-Executive Chair as audience doubles
Radio Caroline announces the death of King Charles
Bauer named in Campaign’s Best Places to Work 2026
The Podcast Show ready to open its doors for 2026
WorldDAB releases global guide for DAB+ rollout
Global expands YouTube advertising sales offering
Rescheduled dates announced for Radio 2 in the Park
Prince William invites Heart Breakfast to Isles of Scilly
BBC Scotland reveals radio plan for World Cup fans
Vassos Alexander runs District line for Track Radio
McLaren deal announced on Heart and Capital Breakfast
BBC Radio 2 repeats Elaine Paige on Sunday audio
New radio stream sounds a bit funny
Matthew Biggs signs off from Radio 4 show
Kirsty Corbett joins Derby ONE weekends
Laura Pittson returns to Peterborough radio
Manx Radio licence speech rules under investigation
RAJAR Q1 2026 – RadioToday observations facts and figures
Sandie Shaw gets presenter slot on Boom Radio
IBC opens registration for Amsterdam 2026 show
Local radio couple take ownership of Mansfield 103.2
Dashboard debates head to Frankfurt with WorldDAB
Dana gives Eurovision another spin on Boom Radio
Have you heard the Learn Cornish podcast for BBC Sounds?
Greatest Hits Radio backs music mental health week
Plymouth’s Ocean City Radio closes after funding strain
Tim Burgess joins Virgin Radio for mixtape show
KISS turns up the chaos across London
BBC sets June date for Radio 4 long wave closedown
FCA proposals to simplify audio financial promotions welcomed
AIR Radio opens new Weymouth studios in town centre
Smooth Country joins Country Calling festival stage
talkSPORT’s Alan Brazil says recent surgery saved his life
Audio and podcasting gain official UK classification status
BBC Radio Tees presenter Dave Llewellyn has passed away
Three Mobile announced as headline partner of KISS Ibiza
Radio Ready gains global momentum as South Africa Joins initiative
Take That latest band added to Capital Summertime Ball 2026
Radiocentre promotes Sarah Gregory to PR lead
Wigan One to close after council funding ends
Wynne Evans to host extra weekend Show on Dragon Radio Wales
Audio Always hires Lisa Solman as sales director
Six more areas to get small-scale DAB multiplexes
Global sets out plans for 2026 election coverage
Careless Whisper tops Smooth’s All Time Top 500 chart
Go Radio offers £25,000 in Lipton trophy hunt push
Blog: Wifi killed the BBC radio car
BBC Radio Cornwall launches new Learn Cornish pod
New pathway backs UK mid-career audio creators
Erewash Sound presenter joins £20m funding board
Craven small-scale DAB digital radio multiplex launches
Nottinghamshire station returns to run Edinburgh joke award
Kirsten O’Brien leaves BBC Radio Berkshire for Radio 2 job
Ant and Dec set Guinness World Record with Bauer’s music quiz
ROI research and partnerships feature at Tuning In North 2026
Niall Gray joins Hits Radio as Owen Warner steps back from shows
PRS payouts rise as more music earns royalties
Date change for BBC Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling
Bauer unveils study on attitudes to audio advertising
David Potts joins Gaydio to host special show
Cool FM leaves Kiltonga for City Quays studios
GlitterBeam expands 30 Hours for a Rainbow charity radiothon
Emma Bunton reflects on radio life in Global podcast
Scammers using Shine Radio to target authors
Capital announces date for this year’s Summertime Ball
US clears iHeartMedia foreign ownership review
Wales Community Radio Network produces Senedd Election programme
Jeremy Vine still unclear over Scott Mills exit
Ofcom clears BBC 6 Music stream for launch
BFBS secures 10 year Ministry of Defence contract for forces media
I’ve been waiting in the wings for my dream job – Sara Cox
Sara Cox to host Radio 2 breakfast show
Bob Harris targets BBC Radio 2 return after treatments
BBC Radio Scotland changes presenting line-up for weekday shows
Global’s audio brands now available to advertisers using Amazon DSP
Richard Bacon returns behind mic for interview podcast series
ARIAS 2026 nominees announced for Roundhouse event
Radio Caroline comes second in Britain’s most iconic trademarks poll
Radiocentre presses MPs over BBC advertising plans
Global unveils 3D outdoor campaign for F1 podcast Up to Speed
Radiocentre report reveals ROI advantage of Multiplatform Audio
Community radio champion gets well deserved nod
Alex Dyke’s Bubble Gum and Cheese returns with Isle of Wight Radio Retro
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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

Steve Priestley gets weekly chilled show on Planet Rock

Former Greatest Hits Radio presenter Steve Priestley is back at Bauer to host a weekly show on Planet Rock
Posted by Avatar photo Roy April 24, 2025 - 7:21 pm

Sara Cox returns to Eurovision presenting line-up for BBC Radio 2

Sara Cox is returning to the presenting line-up for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest on BBC Radio 2.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve April 24, 2025 - 1:56 pm

GB News extends distribution partnership with Arqiva

GB News has extended its distribution agreement with Arqiva, to help meet its aim of reaching every TV and radio device in the UK.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve April 24, 2025 - 9:24 am

Leona Graham celebrates her Absolute Radio silver jubilee

Leona Graham is marking a milestone this month as she celebrates 25 years on air at Absolute Radio.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve April 23, 2025 - 7:28 pm

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Radio consultant and engineer Ian Hickling has passed away

Ian Hickling, who was a radio consultant, engineer and owner of Transplan UK, has died at the age of 85 following an illness
Posted by Avatar photo Steve April 23, 2025 - 5:29 pm

Brooklands Radio to commemorate 80th anniversary of VE Day

Brooklands Radio is to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with a week of special programming beginning Monday 5th May.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve April 23, 2025 - 1:50 pm

Bauer and Fonix sign new exclusive mobile interactivity partnership

Mobile payments and messaging solutions provider, Fonix has entered an exclusive two-year partnership extension with Bauer Media.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve April 23, 2025 - 10:15 am

AIBs 2025 entries open for journalism and factual productions

Entries are now open for the AIBs 2025 – the awards for factual journalism and production across audio, video, and digital platforms.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve April 23, 2025 - 9:24 am

NLive Radio launches new weekly heritage show hosted by local historian

Northampton’s NLive Radio is launching a new weekly show celebrating the heritage of the town and wider county.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve April 23, 2025 - 7:44 am

BCfm and Ujima Radio receive £20,000 grant from Bristol City Council

Community stations, BCfm Radio and Ujima Radio, have been jointly awarded a £20,000 grant from Bristol City Council’s Community Resilience Fund.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve April 18, 2025 - 2:57 pm

New presenter to host Kids Live at 5 show on Cheshire’s Mix 56

Kids Live at 5, the weekly kids show on Cheshire’s Mix 56, has a new host Melita, who at the age of 10 years old, is the youngest presenter on the station.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve April 18, 2025 - 12:46 pm

Wisebuddah creates new jingle package for Germany’s Radio ffn

Wisebuddah has unveiled a new sound for ffn in Germany, with a brand-new 20-cut jingle package now live on air.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve April 18, 2025 - 8:56 am

Robyn Richford is the new co-host of Capital Scotland breakfast show

Robyn Richford is joining Fat Brestovci as the new co-host of the Capital Scotland breakfast show.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve April 17, 2025 - 4:45 pm

Former BBC Radio 2 presenter and newsreader Colin Berry has died

Colin Berry, who was with the BBC for more than 30 years, has passed away at the age of 79.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve April 17, 2025 - 4:03 pm

Former Bauer Sales Director joins Your Harrogate Radio

Your Harrogate has hired Martin Smith to head up its sales operation in the Yorkshire Dales.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve April 17, 2025 - 7:52 am
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