New talk and music stations for UK in 2016
The UK’s media regulator has announced Sound Digital will operate the second national DAB multiplex. Ofcom made the announcement today after two competing bids were submitted in January.
New digital radio stations to be launched
Plans to launch new digital radio stations have been unveiled today. The stations would be available across the UK from spring next year.
Smooth Christmas to return this month
A popular station which plays only Christmas music is preparing to launch across the UK on digital radio.
New sport series starts with Olympic snowboarder Jenny Jones
A new extreme sport show hosted by Jenny Jones, the medal-winning Olympic snowboarder, starts on BBC Radio 5 Live tomorrow. The series is set to interview adrenalin-fuelled sport stars, giving fans an insight into what it takes to compete in their field. Events organised in the UK and around the world will also be covered. … Read more
Pure launch Evoke D6 radio with Bluetooth
Radio manufacturer Pure has launched its latest version of the popular Evoke digital radio. The new Evoke D6 comes with stereo front speakers, Bluetooth for wireless streaming and can receive DAB, DAB+ and FM stations – earning it the new ‘digital tick’ mark. A touch sensitive SnoozeHandle, two alarms, 30 presets and an aux-in port … Read more
The Archers tops BBC podcast list
Ten years since the BBC made Radio 4’s In Our Time available as a podcast it has released a list of the most popular downloads. The Friday Night Comedy podcast tops the list with more than 70 million downloads, whilst The Archers was the most downloaded this August. Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo’s Film podcast … Read more
More cars come with digital radio as standard
New figures announced by Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey today reveal that 58% of new cars registered in September came with digital radio as standard. More than a fifth of radio listening happens in the car, but take up of in-car digital radio has been slow. Whilst digital radios are available for cars they are … Read more
Weekly ‘news chart’ to begin on BBC Radio 5 live
From next month a new programme on BBC Radio 5 Live will reveal “the UK’s first comprehensive weekly news chart”. The 5 live Hit List will be presented by Emma Barnett of the Daily Telegraph and Radio 4’s Women’s Hour. The programme will count down the top 40 stories online and on social media, covering … Read more
Classic FM records charity single in a day
Classical music performers and Classic FM presenters have teamed up to record a charity single. The piece, titled ‘Steadfast’, was composed by Howard Goodall and recorded at Air Studios on Thursday. It features Katherine Jenkins, Alfie Boe and Laura Wright, whilst presenter Myleene Klass plays piano and John Suchet is heard on trombone. Proceeds from … Read more
Stars join Heart, Capital FM and LBC to make some noise
Stars of music, film and television have helped raise more than £1.1m for charity Make Some Noise. The celebrities dropped in to Heart, Capital FM, Classic FM, XFM, LBC and Smooth to take part in challenges and answer phone calls. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg took on former tennis player Andrew Castle who now hosts … Read more