Cheshire’s Mix 56 has partnered with Cadent Gas Distribution Network to spotlight its programme of community engagement across Cheshire.

Local broadcaster Alex Airnes is joining K107FM to host a new weekday afternoon show from Monday 26th January.

Dave Kelly steps up to oversee programming across Bay Broadcasting’s growing radio portfolio

Magic Classical is marking the release of the new Wuthering Heights movie with a new series exploring the music behind some historical and period romances from film and television.

On-Air Content is launching On-Air Research, a new music research product for smaller stations.

Radiocentre has outlined its key priorities for UK audio as the sector faces an important year in public service media discussions.

A new memoir has been published offering an insider account of the making of Steve Wright in the Afternoon and its long-running impact on British radio.

A temporary FM radio service is broadcasting across large parts of Leinster, bringing presenter-led music radio back to the band.

BBC Radio 2 is repeating its special programme Wogan: In His Own Words to commemorate Terry Wogan’s passing on 31st January 2016.

BBC Local Radio giving away hundreds of smart speakers across England and the Channel Islands this month.

Podsqueeze has launched Audio Enhancer, a new standalone app for podcasters to improve audio quality quickly without needing technical knowledge or editing experience.

Decentered Media has published a briefing paper examining outcomes of the small-scale DAB programme and its implications for local and independent radio services across the UK.

Zoe Ball is hosting a new series of the BBC podcast Eras for Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, focusing on the life and career of Phil Collins as he approaches his 75th birthday later this month.

Claire Sturgess has been announced as the new host of Mellow Magic Breakfast, weekdays 7am – 10am.

Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton’s hit podcast The Teen Commandments will be produced by Audio Always from today.

Bedford Radio is holding a special open day for its local community as part of Community Radio Week.

BBC Asian Network is looking for brand-new presenters for the return of Asian Network Represents.

Maxxwave Ltd says it has solved a long-standing technical limitation affecting small-scale DAB multiplexes across the UK.

Former BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Nick Bright is joining KISS to host the weekday afternoon show, 4pm – 7pm.

Amol Rajan to leave Radio 4’s Today programme but remain with the BBC on other projects

PrepPad 2.0 launches to help speed up radio show prep from Radio Essentials

80’s Heaven to launch with classic DJs and a huge 80s playlist

Global Player now streams natively in BMW and MINI infotainment systems

Bauer and RCUK join forces to boost CPR and defibrillator access

Radio 2’s Piano Room returns in February with 16 live sessions from Maida Vale Studios across Vernon Kay’s show

Abi Paterson returns to talkSPORT as Head of Podcasts, leading new visualised shows and on-demand content ahead of the FIFA World Cup coverage

Commercial Radio News Awards extend entry deadline to Monday 19 January, with new eligibility rules for smaller teams and students this year

British Gas has signed on as the new sponsor of Absolute Radio Hometime, launching a year-long partnership with Bauer Media’s weekday drivetime show

Community radio leaders want Ofcom to set out clear plans for new FM licences, arguing many communities still rely on free local broadcasting alongside digital radio

Nation Broadcasting is expanding its partnership with Bauer Media, switching to Bauer-produced local news bulletins and rolling out Make Me A Winner across its stations

Bauer Media brings beauty and lifestyle podcast Nip Tuck into its audio portfolio

Ofcom publishes 21 applications for 50 small-scale DAB licences in round eight, with decisions expected in the coming months

ITV and Global team up on The Birthday Draw, a new weekly national prize draw combining radio and TV promotion with personalised entries and a £1 million jackpot

Clyde 1 is leaving Clydebank…

The UK Community Radio Network is to launch Community Radio Week, a new nationwide celebration of community broadcasting.

Boomerang Radio is preparing to launch on DAB across Cambridgeshire this year

Lyca Radio Network has launched one of its largest listener competitions, offering holidays to the Maldives across its stations this year.

Entries have opened for the Audio and Radio Industry Awards this year

North London’s U.DAB multiplex has launched with 26 stations, expanded transmitter coverage and a fully licensed service

Radiocentre confirms spring and autumn dates for its Tuning In events, with Scotland, the North and London all set to host radio and audio advertising sessions

Radiocenter CEO Matt Payton looks ahead to 2026 for commercial radio and its evolution in the audio landscape

Michael Barton, the first managing editor of BBC Radio Sheffield, has died aged 94 following a fall outside his home in London

Local news, weather and traffic are now available on Hits Radio UK in Scotland, following changes by Bauer

Global reports a £120m loss despite higher UK radio and outdoor revenues, extending a run of losses even as audio advertising continues to grow

WorldDAB has confirmed the international events and conferences it will attend during the first half of this year

Taunton’s Apple FM is appealing for help to find a new home after being asked to leave its long-standing studios at Musgrove Park Hospital

STV promised a radio miracle.. and delivered, as Scotland’s new national station STV Radio launched with Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey live from Glasgow

Global has taken a majority stake in Gary Neville’s The Overlap, bringing the football-led brand into its growing radio, podcast and video strategy

Nick Hancock has been appointed Managing Director of YO1 Radio and Media

Made in Kent Radio’s parent company has ceased trading, citing business rates and a sharp rise in music licensing costs, with programmes continuing while new ownership is explored