Hundreds of new local stations now on air
Media regulator Ofcom has issued a progress update on the roll out of small-scale DAB multiplexes across the UK.
Smooth 80s and Capital Anthems among 12 new digital stations
New digital radio stations from Classic FM, Capital, Heart, Radio X and Smooth will launch tomorrow.
BBC Radio 5 Live set for all day coverage of Paris Olympics
BBC Radio 5 Live will broadcast 12 hours of consecutive coverage a day.
Multiplex licences awarded for London and South East
Ofcom has awarded the ’round five’ small-scale DAB multiplex licences.
Ofcom responds to BBC Sounds stream proposals
The BBC can proceed with Radio 1 and Radio 3 proposals, but public interest test required for Radio 2 extension.
Scala Radio will become Magic Classical
Scala Radio and Magic Chilled will be renamed this September but the line-ups will remain the same.
Pure’s new audio companion designed for restful sleep and mindful moments
Pure’s new ‘audio companion’ combines DAB+/FM radio, Bluetooth connectivity, natural sounds and a dimmable light.
Classic FM to switch to DAB+ on digital radio
National radio station Classic FM will switch from DAB to DAB+ in January 2024.
Planet Rock, Absolute Radio and other stations removed from Sky and Freesat
Ten digital radio stations have been removed from the Sky platform, while three are no longer available on Freesat.
Planet Rock, Absolute 80s and others to switch to DAB+ as Kerrang! and heat return
Digital radio stations Absolute 80s, Absolute Radio 90s, Mellow Magic, Planet Rock and Scala Radio will switch from DAB to DAB+ this Autumn.