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Bay Broadcasting is preparing to launch Energy Dance on DAB across Dublin
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Bay Broadcasting to launch Energy Dance on DAB digital radio
Bay Broadcasting is preparing to launch Energy Dance on DAB across Dublin
https://radiotoday.ie/2025/09/bay-broadcasting-to-launch-energy-dance-on-dab-digital-radio/
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Central FM has confirmed two new senior appointments as part of its leadership team
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Central FM strengthens leadership with two senior appointments
Central FM has confirmed two new senior appointments as part of its leadership team
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/central-fm-strengthens-leadership-with-two-senior-appointments/
about 4 hours ago
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Audio Always launches new podcasts with Joe Thomas, James Buckley, Jack Remmington and more alongside new Salford studios and leadership team
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Audio Always expands with new leadership, studios and podcasts
Audio Always launches new podcasts with Joe Thomas, James Buckley, Jack Remmington and more alongside new Salford studios and leadership team
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/audio-always-expands-with-new-leadership-studios-and-podcasts/
about 6 hours ago
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John Bowman, Fr. Brian D’Arcy and Scott Williams join the IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame this year, celebrating their lasting impact on Irish broadcasting
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IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame welcomes three new inductees
John Bowman, Fr. Brian D’Arcy and Scott Williams join the IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame this year, celebrating their lasting impact on Irish broadcasting
https://radiotoday.ie/2025/09/imro-radio-awards-hall-of-fame-welcomes-three-new-inductees/
about 7 hours ago
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Heat Mallorca’s Bring a Euro To Work Day saw schools, businesses and even Ryanair crew unite across the island to raise money for local charities
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Heat Mallorca unites island with Bring a Euro To Work Day
Heat Mallorca’s Bring a Euro To Work Day saw schools, businesses and even Ryanair crew unite across the island to raise money for local charities
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/heat-mallorca-unites-island-with-bring-a-euro-to-work-day/
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Over 300 people and groups celebrated by BBC local radio in the Make a Difference Awards for acts of kindness, resilience and community spirit
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BBC honours over 300 unsung heroes in Make a Difference Awards
Over 300 people and groups celebrated by BBC local radio in the Make a Difference Awards for acts of kindness, resilience and community spirit
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/bbc-honours-over-300-unsung-heroes-in-make-a-difference-awards/
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Ofcom has awarded small-scale DAB licences in seven more areas, including Worcester, Weston-super-Mare, Enniskillen and the Western Isles
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Ofcom awards seven new small-scale DAB licences across UK
Ofcom has awarded small-scale DAB licences in seven more areas, including Worcester, Weston-super-Mare, Enniskillen and the Western Isles
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/ofcom-awards-seven-new-small-scale-dab-licences-across-uk/
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BFBS Radio has launched a refreshed station sound with new jingles and themes produced by TM Studios, now airing across 16 countries
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BFBS launches new station sound created by TM Studios
BFBS Radio has launched a refreshed station sound with new jingles and themes produced by TM Studios, now airing across 16 countries
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/bfbs-launches-new-station-sound-created-by-tm-studios/
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The Times and The Sunday Times launch The State of It, a new weekly podcast giving insider political reporting from Westminster’s top journalists
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The Times and Sunday Times launch new political podcast
The Times and The Sunday Times launch The State of It, a new weekly podcast giving insider political reporting from Westminster’s top journalists
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/the-times-and-sunday-times-launch-new-political-podcast/
1 day ago
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Radio Nova’s PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe will brave the Irish Sea in Skerries on 8th November for The Dickie Dip men’s cancer fundraiser
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Radio Nova’s PJ and Jim return for The Dickie Dip fundraiser
Radio Nova’s PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe will brave the Irish Sea in Skerries on 8th November for The Dickie Dip men’s cancer fundraiser
https://radiotoday.ie/2025/09/radio-novas-pj-and-jim-return-for-the-dickie-dip-fundraiser/
1 day ago
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Heart Xmas officially switched on today across the UK, joined by the return of Smooth Christmas on London DAB.
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Heart Xmas and Smooth Christmas launch on DAB digital radio
Heart Xmas officially switched on today across the UK, joined by the return of Smooth Christmas on London DAB.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/heart-xmas-and-smooth-christmas-launch-on-dab-digital-radio/
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Community Radio Awards finalists announced ahead of 10th annual ceremony in Bradford this October
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Finalists revealed for 2025 Community Radio Awards
Community Radio Awards finalists announced ahead of 10th annual ceremony in Bradford this October
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/finalists-revealed-for-2025-community-radio-awards/
7 days ago
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Radiocentre research shows audio outperforms other media for ROI, with digital audio returning ÂŁ5.20 and radio ÂŁ5 per pound spent
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New study shows audio delivers higher profit ROI for advertisers
Radiocentre research shows audio outperforms other media for ROI, with digital audio returning ÂŁ5.20 and radio ÂŁ5 per pound spent
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/new-study-shows-audio-delivers-higher-profit-roi-for-advertisers/
7 days ago
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Central FM says farewell to Ann Marie Miller, Alan Edwards and Tony McQue after decades of broadcasting success and big audience moments
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Central FM announces leadership changes with key departures
Central FM says farewell to Ann Marie Miller, Alan Edwards and Tony McQue after decades of broadcasting success and big audience moments
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/central-fm-announces-leadership-changes-with-key-departures/
7 days ago
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Coimisiún na Meán has launched a €300,000 Sponsorship Scheme to fund Irish media events, with applications open until 21 October
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Funding available for media events through new sponsorship round
Coimisiún na Meán has launched a €300,000 Sponsorship Scheme to fund Irish media events, with applications open until 21 October
https://radiotoday.ie/2025/09/funding-available-for-media-events-through-new-sponsorship-round/
7 days ago
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Asian Network Certified heads to XOYO Birmingham with Dr Zeus headlining alongside DJs including AJD, Dipps Bhamrah, Manara and more
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Asian Network Certified returns to Birmingham with live DJ sets
Asian Network Certified heads to XOYO Birmingham with Dr Zeus headlining alongside DJs including AJD, Dipps Bhamrah, Manara and more
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/asian-network-certified-returns-to-birmingham-with-live-dj-sets/
7 days ago
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BBC 5 Live’s Matt Chorley has interviewed Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey while riding the zip line from Bournemouth Pier @mattchorley @BBC5live
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Matt Chorley interviews Ed Davey on Bournemouth Pier zip line
BBC 5 Live’s Matt Chorley has interviewed Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey while riding the zip line from Bournemouth Pier @mattchorley @BBC5live
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/matt-chorley-interviews-ed-davey-on-bournemouth-pier-zip-line/
8 days ago
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An interview about carnivorous plants took over the output of KISSTORY on Monday afternoon after a studio switching error
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Technical error puts carnivorous plants interview on KISSTORY
An interview about carnivorous plants took over the output of KISSTORY on Monday afternoon after a studio switching error
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/technical-error-puts-carnivorous-plants-interview-on-kisstory/
8 days ago
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Ofcom has found Churnet Sound in breach of its licence after ruling it failed to deliver promised community service commitments
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Ofcom rules Churnet Sound in breach of licence commitments
Ofcom has found Churnet Sound in breach of its licence after ruling it failed to deliver promised community service commitments
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/ofcom-rules-churnet-sound-in-breach-of-licence-commitments/
8 days ago
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Rightmove partners with Hits Radio for Sam Thompson’s weekend shows, with on-air promotions and social content across three months
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Rightmove sponsors Sam Thompson shows on Hits Radio
Rightmove partners with Hits Radio for Sam Thompson’s weekend shows, with on-air promotions and social content across three months
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/rightmove-sponsors-sam-thompson-shows-on-hits-radio/
8 days ago
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Europe’s Biggest Dance Show returns on 26 Sept with BBC Radio 1 and twelve other stations across Europe for its biggest broadcast yet
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Europe’s Biggest Dance Show returns with record number of stations
Europe’s Biggest Dance Show returns on 26 Sept with BBC Radio 1 and twelve other stations across Europe for its biggest broadcast yet
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/europes-biggest-dance-show-returns-with-record-number-of-stations/
8 days ago
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Colson Smith starts a new Saturday show on BBC Radio Yorkshire from 20 September, while Nick Ahad moves to Sundays
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Craig from Corry gets BBC Local Radio show in Yorkshire
Colson Smith starts a new Saturday show on BBC Radio Yorkshire from 20 September, while Nick Ahad moves to Sundays
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/craig-from-corry-gets-bbc-local-radio-show-in-yorkshire/
11 days ago
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Sara Cox takes on five marathons in five days to carry Pudsey to Pudsey for BBC Children in Need this November
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Sara Cox takes on Radio 2’s longest Children in Need challenge
Sara Cox takes on five marathons in five days to carry Pudsey to Pudsey for BBC Children in Need this November
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/sara-cox-takes-on-radio-2s-longest-children-in-need-challenge/
11 days ago
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Alex Duffy and Emma Jones are reuniting on Nation Radio Yorkshire this weekend
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Alex Duffy and Emma Jones reunite on Nation Radio Yorkshire
Alex Duffy and Emma Jones are reuniting on Nation Radio Yorkshire this weekend
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/alex-duffy-and-emma-jones-reunite-on-nation-radio-yorkshire/
11 days ago
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Broadcaster Pete Murray is returning to Boom Radio to celebrate his 100th birthday today
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Pete Murray returns to Boom Radio on his 100th birthday
Broadcaster Pete Murray is returning to Boom Radio to celebrate his 100th birthday today
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/pete-murray-returns-to-airwaves-on-his-100th-birthday/
11 days ago
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Lincs Sound goes live on DAB this Lincolnshire Day with shows broadcast from Sleaford, Lincolnshire Showground, Brigg and Skegness
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Lincs Sound launches on DAB across Lincolnshire on 1 October
Lincs Sound goes live on DAB this Lincolnshire Day with shows broadcast from Sleaford, Lincolnshire Showground, Brigg and Skegness
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/lincs-sound-launches-on-dab-across-lincolnshire-on-1-october/
12 days ago
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Jenny Hanley and Trevor McDonald lead Boom Radio’s 70 years of ITV special on Sunday 21 September from 8pm
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Jenny Hanley and Trevor McDonald front ITV anniversary show on Boom Radio
Jenny Hanley and Trevor McDonald lead Boom Radio’s 70 years of ITV special on Sunday 21 September from 8pm
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/jenny-hanley-and-trevor-mcdonald-front-itv-anniversary-show-on-boom-radio/
12 days ago
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€750,000 Sound and Vision funding will support 39 new radio projects including Clare FM’s Poetic Keys, Radio Kerry’s Lessons in Awe and Irish Music Month 2025
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Sound and Vision funding backs 39 new radio projects
€750,000 Sound and Vision funding will support 39 new radio projects including Clare FM’s Poetic Keys, Radio Kerry’s Lessons in Awe and Irish Music Month 2025
https://radiotoday.ie/2025/09/sound-and-vision-funding-backs-39-new-radio-projects/
12 days ago
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The Radio Academy will abandon its radio name roots and become The Audio Academy from January, saying it wants to reflect the growth of podcasts, leaving us without a dedicated radio industry academy
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Radio Academy abandons historic radio name in favour of Audio
The Radio Academy will abandon its radio name roots and become The Audio Academy from January, saying it wants to reflect the growth of podcasts, leaving us without a dedicated radio industry academy
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/radio-academy-abandons-historic-radio-name-in-favour-of-audio/
13 days ago
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New York Festivals 2026 Radio Awards now open for entries with a brand new Video Podcast category added for the first time
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New York Festivals 2026 Radio Awards open with new category
New York Festivals 2026 Radio Awards now open for entries with a brand new Video Podcast category added for the first time
https://radiotoday.ie/2025/09/new-york-festivals-2026-radio-awards-open-with-new-category/
13 days ago
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New York Festivals 2026 Radio Awards now open for entries with a brand new Video Podcast category added for the first time
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New York Festivals 2026 Radio Awards open with new category
New York Festivals 2026 Radio Awards now open for entries with a brand new Video Podcast category added for the first time
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/new-york-festivals-2026-radio-awards-open-with-new-category/
13 days ago
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Rewind Radio’s Richard Woods and Shaun Ford drive 3,500 miles to Italy and back for HD Livin’, raising funds for a new respite centre in Cornwall
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Cornwall’s Rewind Radio sets off on 3,500-mile charity rally
Rewind Radio’s Richard Woods and Shaun Ford drive 3,500 miles to Italy and back for HD Livin’, raising funds for a new respite centre in Cornwall
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/cornwalls-rewind-radio-sets-off-on-3500-mile-charity-rally/
14 days ago
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The All-Ireland Podcast Awards entry deadline has been extended to 19 September, ahead of the Sound.Waves. summit in Adare
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All-Ireland Podcast Awards entry deadline extended
The All-Ireland Podcast Awards entry deadline has been extended to 19 September, ahead of the Sound.Waves. summit in Adare
https://radiotoday.ie/2025/09/all-ireland-podcast-awards-entry-deadline-extended/
14 days ago
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Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden join the Tuning In 2025 line-up to share their story of building Heart Breakfast into the UK’s biggest commercial show
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Global’s Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden to speak at Tuning In
Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden join the Tuning In 2025 line-up to share their story of building Heart Breakfast into the UK’s biggest commercial show
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/globals-jamie-theakston-and-amanda-holden-to-speak-at-tuning-in/
14 days ago
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Busted, Tinie Tempah and Pixie Lott join Radio 1 Anthems Live in Bradford this November with DJ sets from Charlie Hedges and Dean McCullough
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Busted, Tinie Tempah and Pixie Lott for Radio 1 Anthems Live
Busted, Tinie Tempah and Pixie Lott join Radio 1 Anthems Live in Bradford this November with DJ sets from Charlie Hedges and Dean McCullough
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/busted-tinie-tempah-and-pixie-lott-for-radio-1-anthems-live/
14 days ago
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BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Fee Mak has become Patron of Newham homelessness charity Your Place, saying she’s “honoured to support vital work empowering people”
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Fee Mak becomes patron of Newham homelessness charity
BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Fee Mak has become Patron of Newham homelessness charity Your Place, saying she’s “honoured to support vital work empowering people”
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/fee-mak-becomes-patron-of-newham-homelessness-charity/
14 days ago
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Community station West Kent Radio has applied to extend its FM coverage to include the town of Sevenoaks
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West Kent Radio seeks FM coverage extension into Sevenoaks
Community station West Kent Radio has applied to extend its FM coverage to include the town of Sevenoaks
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/west-kent-radio-seeks-fm-coverage-extension-into-sevenoaks/
15 days ago
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Irish regulator Coimisiún na Meán has set new rules for Presidential Election coverage, replacing the moratorium with an “Additional Care Requirement” for broadcasters
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New guidelines issued for Irish broadcasters ahead of election
Irish regulator Coimisiún na Meán has set new rules for Presidential Election coverage, replacing the moratorium with an “Additional Care Requirement” for broadcasters
https://radiotoday.ie/2025/09/new-guidelines-issued-for-irish-broadcasters-ahead-of-election/
15 days ago
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More than 100 former staff came together in Bradford on Saturday to mark 50 years since the launch of Pennine Radio
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Bradford radio reunion marks Pennine’s 50th anniversary
More than 100 former staff came together in Bradford on Saturday to mark 50 years since the launch of Pennine Radio
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/bradford-radio-reunion-marks-pennines-50th-anniversary/
15 days ago
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Absolute Radio Live returns to the London Palladium on 16 November with Jon Richardson, Matt Forde and a stellar comedy line-up in support of Prostate Cancer UK
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Absolute Radio Live returns to London Palladium this November
Absolute Radio Live returns to the London Palladium on 16 November with Jon Richardson, Matt Forde and a stellar comedy line-up in support of Prostate Cancer UK
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/absolute-radio-live-returns-to-london-palladium-this-november/
15 days ago
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Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch will host a monthly phone-in on LBC, starting tomorrow at 8pm
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Kemi Badenoch to host monthly phone-in on LBC
Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch will host a monthly phone-in on LBC, starting tomorrow at 8pm
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/kemi-badenoch-to-host-monthly-phone-in-on-lbc/
15 days ago
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BBC adds Radio 1 Dance, Radio 1 Anthems and Radio 3 Unwind to DAB+ for the first time, expanding choice for listeners across the UK
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BBC officially launches three new music stations on DAB+ radio
BBC adds Radio 1 Dance, Radio 1 Anthems and Radio 3 Unwind to DAB+ for the first time, expanding choice for listeners across the UK
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/bbc-officially-launches-three-new-music-stations-on-dab-radio/
19 days ago
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Bauer Media Audio Ireland has appointed Nathan Murphy as the new Managing Editor of Today FM, replacing Fyona Smith
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Nathan Murphy appointed as Today FM Managing Editor
Bauer Media Audio Ireland has appointed Nathan Murphy as the new Managing Editor of Today FM, replacing Fyona Smith
https://radiotoday.ie/2025/09/nathan-murphy-appointed-as-today-fm-managing-editor/
19 days ago
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Ofcom rules Castledown FM breached election rules after candidate Brian Pratt presented two shows during the local election period
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Castledown FM found in breach over election broadcasts
Ofcom rules Castledown FM breached election rules after candidate Brian Pratt presented two shows during the local election period
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/castledown-fm-found-in-breach-over-election-broadcasts/
19 days ago
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RTÉ is heading back to the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore from 16th to 18th September with three days of live radio and entertainment
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RTÉ brings live radio shows to national ploughing 2025
RTÉ is heading back to the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore from 16th to 18th September with three days of live radio and entertainment
https://radiotoday.ie/2025/09/rte-brings-live-radio-shows-to-national-ploughing-2025/
19 days ago
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Commercial radio in Ireland to share €3m from new journalism fund as part of Coimisiún na Meán’s €10m support package for news reporting
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Coimisiún na Meán opens €10 million journalism support fund
Commercial radio in Ireland to share €3m from new journalism fund as part of Coimisiún na Meán’s €10m support package for news reporting
https://radiotoday.ie/2025/09/coimisiun-na-mean-opens-e10-million-journalism-support-fund/
19 days ago
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BBC Introducing LIVE will tour nine cities in October with events recorded for broadcast across local and national BBC radio
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BBC Introducing LIVE to be broadcast on local and national radio
BBC Introducing LIVE will tour nine cities in October with events recorded for broadcast across local and national BBC radio
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/bbc-introducing-live-to-be-broadcast-on-local-and-national-radio/
19 days ago
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Paul Griffiths, known to listeners as Griffo, is heading to YorkMix Radio with a new Sunday show from 4pm to 7pm.
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Paul Griffiths returns to YorkMix Radio on Sundays
Paul Griffiths, known to listeners as Griffo, is heading to YorkMix Radio with a new Sunday show from 4pm to 7pm.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/paul-griffiths-returns-to-yorkmix-radio-on-sundays/
19 days ago
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Superstars returns to Greatest Hits Radio on 14 September, starting with David Bowie, including archive interviews, rare recordings and music from across his career
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Greatest Hits Radio launches new Superstars season with Bowie special
Superstars returns to Greatest Hits Radio on 14 September, starting with David Bowie, including archive interviews, rare recordings and music from across his career
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/greatest-hits-radio-launches-new-superstars-season-with-bowie-special/
20 days ago
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Ofcom has opened applications for the final round of small-scale DAB multiplex licences, covering 40 new areas and re-advertising 10 others across the UK
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Small-scale DAB licences open for final round of applications
Ofcom has opened applications for the final round of small-scale DAB multiplex licences, covering 40 new areas and re-advertising 10 others across the UK
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/small-scale-dab-licences-open-for-final-round-of-applications/
20 days ago
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