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Americast enters UK top ten podcasts list
Local Radio Day returns to “Showcase and Shine”
New football station Rock and Goal Radio to launch
Sky signs World Cup ad deal with News UK
Community stations get their awards call for 2026
Ofcom issues reminder over advert placements
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
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PRS fund launches summer support for music parents
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Devote Radio to launch across Walsall on DAB radio
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Audio Always appoints new Non-Executive Chair as audience doubles
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WorldDAB releases global guide for DAB+ rollout
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KISS turns up the chaos across London
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FCA proposals to simplify audio financial promotions welcomed
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Audio Always hires Lisa Solman as sales director
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Erewash Sound presenter joins £20m funding board
Craven small-scale DAB digital radio multiplex launches
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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
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Ofcom clears BBC 6 Music stream for launch
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Radio and TV comedy writer and producer Bill Dare has died

Radio and TV comedy writer and producer Bill Dare has passed away following an accident while abroad.
Posted by Avatar photo Steve March 4, 2025 - 2:59 pm

Ten-year-old Fun Kids listener crowned first ever Young Astronomer

Fun Kids has crowned its first ever Young Astronomer, with 10-year-old Federica Plewa-Baici taking the title
Posted by Avatar photo Roy March 4, 2025 - 7:00 am

Konnect Radio launches week-long fundraising challenge for its birthday

Konnect Radio is marking its 4th birthday with a week of special programming, live music, guests, and a fundraising challenge to help secure its future
Posted by Avatar photo Roy March 3, 2025 - 7:31 pm

Community radio stations offered free three-hour Vietnam war special

Community radio stations across the UK are being offered a three-hour programme, Vietnam: 50 Years On, to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War on April 29th
Posted by Avatar photo Roy March 3, 2025 - 1:28 pm

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Bro Radio supercharges its support for Welsh language music

Bro Radio is doing more with Welsh Language Music with a new commitment through its sister service, Bro Radio Xtra
Posted by Avatar photo Roy March 3, 2025 - 12:12 pm
Absolute Radio, KISS, KISSTORY, and Magic Radio to change to DAB+

Absolute Radio, KISS, KISSTORY, and Magic Radio to change to DAB+

Bauer Media Audio UK is moving Absolute Radio, KISS, KISSTORY, and Magic Radio to DAB+ from the end of March
Posted by Avatar photo Roy March 3, 2025 - 9:24 am

GB News wins judicial review against Ofcom following broadcasting breaches

Ofcom must pay GB News’ legal costs and remove two breaches it made against the station and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, following a High Court ruling.
Posted by Avatar photo Roy March 3, 2025 - 7:11 am

Absolute Radio revives The Band of Mum & Dad for a second shot at stardom

Absolute Radio has once again turned musical dreams into reality by forming ‘The Band of Mum & Dad,’ giving five listeners the opportunity to relive their rockstar ambitions
Posted by Avatar photo Roy March 3, 2025 - 3:03 am
Rode introduces 24 hour phone support in English for worldwide users

Rode introduces 24 hour phone support in English for worldwide users

RØDE has announced the launch of 24/7 global customer call support for users of its audio equipment including radio microphones and mixers.
Posted by Avatar photo Roy March 2, 2025 - 8:13 pm

Chief Content Officer Charlotte Moore to leave the BBC later this year

BBC Chief Content Officer Charlotte Moore, the senior Executive responsible for all the BBC’s radio and network TV output, is leaving later this year
Posted by Avatar photo Roy February 27, 2025 - 10:29 am

Former radio presenter and television host Henry Kelly has died aged 78

Broadcaster Henry Kelly has died at the age of 78 after a short illness
Posted by Avatar photo Roy February 26, 2025 - 7:24 pm

Adventures in Radio owner and former Humberside presenter Tim Jibson has died

Tim Jibson, known to many in radio as the owner of Adventures in Radio, has passed away suddenly but peacefully over the weekend
Posted by Avatar photo Roy February 26, 2025 - 6:08 pm

Scott Mills confirmed for exclusive Radiodays Europe session in Athens

BBC Radio 2 breakfast presenter @Scott_Mills is flying to Athens for an exclusive one-on-one session at @RadiodaysEurope 2025
Posted by Avatar photo Roy February 26, 2025 - 1:11 pm

BBC releases £3.3m report on Tim Westwood – saying sorry to those affected

The BBC has released the findings of a long-awaited review into how it handled complaints against former Radio 1 and 1Xtra DJ Tim Westwood and apologised to those affected
Posted by Avatar photo Roy February 25, 2025 - 7:41 pm

Most BBC radio stations to become unavailable for international users

A new BBC audio website and app will replace BBC Sounds for users outside the UK later this year
Posted by Avatar photo Roy February 25, 2025 - 1:26 pm
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