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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”
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
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
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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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Rescheduled dates announced for Radio 2 in the Park
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BBC Scotland reveals radio plan for World Cup fans
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Tim Burgess joins Virgin Radio for mixtape show
KISS turns up the chaos across London
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Wynne Evans to host extra weekend Show on Dragon Radio Wales
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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ROI research and partnerships feature at Tuning In North 2026
Niall Gray joins Hits Radio as Owen Warner steps back from shows
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Date change for BBC Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling
Bauer unveils study on attitudes to audio advertising
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Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball will be live on Global Player and TikTok once again this year

Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball is taking place this weekend and the whole event will once again be live on Global Player and TikTok.
Posted by Avatar photo Roy December 5, 2024 - 12:15 pm

The News Agents Live on Stage add more venues and dates for 2025

New tour days for The News Agents Live on Stage have been announced for Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh in 2025.
Posted by Avatar photo Roy December 5, 2024 - 5:12 am

Sunny Govan Community Radio opens its doors for Winter Warmer sessions in Glasgow

Sunny Govan Community Radio is bringing back its Winter Warmer events to support the local community during the colder months.
Posted by Avatar photo Reporter December 4, 2024 - 11:34 pm

WorldDAB Summit videos are now available to watch online

Presentations from the WorldDAB Summit are now available to watch online free of charge.
Posted by Avatar photo Roy December 4, 2024 - 1:36 pm

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BBC Radio 6 Music Festival is returning to Greater Manchester in 2025

The next 6 Music Festival will take place in its new permanent city of Manchester, Nick Grimshaw has announced.
Posted by Avatar photo Roy December 4, 2024 - 10:33 am

Mansfield 103.2 Managing Director Tony Delahunty gets lifetime achievement award

Mansfield 103.2’s Managing Director Tony Delahunty was recognised for his work in local radio and throughout the local area at the Chad Business Excellence Awards 2024.
Posted by Avatar photo Roy December 3, 2024 - 9:41 pm

Five more small scale DAB licences awarded in Round Six

Five more small-scale DAB licences have been awarded for Round Six - in Halifax, Huddersfield, South Craven, Sunderland and Wigan
Posted by Avatar photo Roy December 3, 2024 - 1:09 pm

Seahaven FM in East Sussex announces closure plan due to lack of funding

Seahaven FM in East Sussex has announced that it may close down in the new year due to lack of funding.
Posted by Avatar photo Reporter December 3, 2024 - 12:03 pm

Nation adds local breakfast and mornings to Nation Radio South with more former Wave presenters

Nation Radio South is moving Steve Power to breakfast and has hired Mark Collins for the mid-morning show.
Posted by Avatar photo Roy December 2, 2024 - 4:58 pm

Gilly returns with a Christmas show on Red Rose Radio

Gilly joins Red Rose Radio!
Posted by Avatar photo Roy December 2, 2024 - 4:15 pm
talkSPORT asks to turn off seven of its 18 AM radio transmitters across the UK

talkSPORT asks to turn off seven of its 18 AM radio transmitters across the UK

National speech radio station talkSPORT wants to turn off seven of its 18 transmitters.
Posted by Avatar photo Roy December 2, 2024 - 11:16 am

Jazz FM’s Sarah Ward leaves weekly show on Jazz FM after seven decades on the radio

Jazz FM’s Sarah Ward has decided to step back from her weekly show on Jazz FM at the end of the year after seven decades on the radio.
Posted by Avatar photo Roy December 2, 2024 - 10:49 am

Community radio station off air following equipment theft

Oxford community radio station First FM is currently off-air following the theft of some equipment.
Posted by Avatar photo Roy December 2, 2024 - 10:45 am

New Nifty radio station for Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside, and Stockport to launch

A new radio station for Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside, and Stockport is launching on Monday morning called Nifty Radio...
Posted by Avatar photo Reporter November 30, 2024 - 1:21 pm

Max 80s returns on Newcastle small-scale DAB radio multiplex

Former Manchester digital station Max is relaunching this weekend playing 80s music on DAB in Newcastle.
Posted by Avatar photo Roy November 29, 2024 - 10:32 am
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