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Cheshire’s Mix 56 has partnered with Cadent Gas Distribution Network to spotlight its programme of community engagement across Cheshire.
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Cheshire’s Mix 56 partners with UK’s largest gas distribution network
Cheshire’s Mix 56 has partnered with Cadent Gas Distribution Network to spotlight its programme of community engagement across Cheshire.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/cheshires-mix-56-partners-with-uks-largest-gas-distribution-network/
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Local broadcaster Alex Airnes is joining K107FM to host a new weekday afternoon show from Monday 26th January.
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K107FM launches brand-new weekday show Alex In The Afternoon
Local broadcaster Alex Airnes is joining K107FM to host a new weekday afternoon show from Monday 26th January.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/k107fm-launches-brand-new-weekday-show-alex-in-the-afternoon/
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Dave Kelly steps up to oversee programming across Bay Broadcasting’s growing radio portfolio
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Dave Kelly promoted to group programme director at Bay
Dave Kelly steps up to oversee programming across Bay Broadcasting’s growing radio portfolio
https://radiotoday.ie/2026/01/dave-kelly-promoted-to-group-programme-director-at-bay/
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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.
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Magic Classical celebrates screen romances with new Soundtracking series
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.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/magic-classical-celebrates-screen-romances-with-new-soundtracking-series/
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On-Air Content is launching On-Air Research, a new music research product for smaller stations.
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On-Air Content to launch new music research product for stations
On-Air Content is launching On-Air Research, a new music research product for smaller stations.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/on-air-content-to-launch-new-music-research-product-for-stations/
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Radiocentre has outlined its key priorities for UK audio as the sector faces an important year in public service media discussions.
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Radiocentre sets out audio priorities in public service media debate
Radiocentre has outlined its key priorities for UK audio as the sector faces an important year in public service media discussions.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/radiocentre-sets-out-audio-priorities-in-public-service-media-debate/
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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.
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New book lifts lid on Steve Wright in the Afternoon radio legacy
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.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/new-book-lifts-lid-on-steve-wright-in-the-afternoon-radio-legacy/
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A temporary FM radio service is broadcasting across large parts of Leinster, bringing presenter-led music radio back to the band.
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Lazer Hits brings veteran radio voices back to FM across Leinster
A temporary FM radio service is broadcasting across large parts of Leinster, bringing presenter-led music radio back to the band.
https://radiotoday.ie/2026/01/lazer-hits-brings-veteran-radio-voices-back-to-fm-across-leinster/
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BBC Radio 2 is repeating its special programme Wogan: In His Own Words to commemorate Terry Wogan’s passing on 31st January 2016.
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BBC Radio 2 to repeat Wogan tribute marking ten years since his death
BBC Radio 2 is repeating its special programme Wogan: In His Own Words to commemorate Terry Wogan’s passing on 31st January 2016.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/bbc-radio-2-to-repeat-wogan-tribute-marking-ten-years-since-his-death/
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BBC Local Radio giving away hundreds of smart speakers across England and the Channel Islands this month.
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BBC Local Radio is giving away hundreds of smart speakers
BBC Local Radio giving away hundreds of smart speakers across England and the Channel Islands this month.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/bbc-local-radio-is-giving-away-hundreds-of-smart-speakers/
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Podsqueeze has launched Audio Enhancer, a new standalone app for podcasters to improve audio quality quickly without needing technical knowledge or editing experience.
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Podsqueeze introduces standalone tool for quick audio cleanup
Podsqueeze has launched Audio Enhancer, a new standalone app for podcasters to improve audio quality quickly without needing technical knowledge or editing experience.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/podsqueeze-introduces-standalone-tool-for-quick-audio-cleanup/
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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.
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Decentered Media reviews small-scale DAB impact on local radio
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.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/decentered-media-reviews-small-scale-dab-impact-on-local-radio/
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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.
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Zoe Ball fronts new Eras podcast and BBC Radio 2 series on Phil Collins
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.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/zoe-ball-fronts-new-eras-podcast-and-bbc-radio-2-series-on-phil-collins/
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Claire Sturgess has been announced as the new host of Mellow Magic Breakfast, weekdays 7am – 10am.
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Claire Sturgess to host weekday Mellow Magic Breakfast show
Claire Sturgess has been announced as the new host of Mellow Magic Breakfast, weekdays 7am – 10am.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/claire-sturgess-to-host-weekday-mellow-magic-breakfast-show/
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Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton’s hit podcast The Teen Commandments will be produced by Audio Always from today.
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Audio Always to produce Sara Cox podcast Teen Commandments
Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton’s hit podcast The Teen Commandments will be produced by Audio Always from today.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/audio-always-to-produce-sara-cox-podcast-teen-commandments/
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Bedford Radio is holding a special open day for its local community as part of Community Radio Week.
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Bedford Radio to hold an open day during Community Radio Week
Bedford Radio is holding a special open day for its local community as part of Community Radio Week.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/bedford-radio-to-hold-an-open-day-during-community-radio-week/
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BBC Asian Network is looking for brand-new presenters for the return of Asian Network Represents.
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BBC Asian Network Represents returns looking for new presenters
BBC Asian Network is looking for brand-new presenters for the return of Asian Network Represents.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/bbc-asian-network-represents-returns-looking-for-new-presenters/
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Maxxwave Ltd says it has solved a long-standing technical limitation affecting small-scale DAB multiplexes across the UK.
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Maxxwave increases extra capacity for small-scale DAB multiplexes
Maxxwave Ltd says it has solved a long-standing technical limitation affecting small-scale DAB multiplexes across the UK.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/maxxwave-increases-extra-capacity-for-small-scale-dab-multiplexes/
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Former BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Nick Bright is joining KISS to host the weekday afternoon show, 4pm – 7pm.
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Nick Bright joins KISS to present weekday afternoon show
Former BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Nick Bright is joining KISS to host the weekday afternoon show, 4pm – 7pm.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/nick-bright-joins-kiss-to-present-weekday-afternoon-show/
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Amol Rajan to leave Radio 4’s Today programme but remain with the BBC on other projects
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Amol Rajan to leave Today later this year
Amol Rajan to leave Radio 4’s Today programme but remain with the BBC on other projects
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/amol-rajan-to-leave-today-later-this-year/
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PrepPad 2.0 launches to help speed up radio show prep from Radio Essentials
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PrepPad 2.0 launches to speed up radio show prep
PrepPad 2.0 launches to help speed up radio show prep from Radio Essentials
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/preppad-2-0-launches-to-speed-up-radio-show-prep/
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80’s Heaven to launch with classic DJs and a huge 80s playlist
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New 80’s Heaven station set for launch by Shaun Tilley
80’s Heaven to launch with classic DJs and a huge 80s playlist
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/new-80s-heaven-station-set-for-launch-by-shaun-tilley/
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Global Player now streams natively in BMW and MINI infotainment systems
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Global Player arrives in BMW and MINI dashboards
Global Player now streams natively in BMW and MINI infotainment systems
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/global-player-arrives-in-bmw-and-mini-dashboards/
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Bauer and RCUK join forces to boost CPR and defibrillator access
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Bauer and RCUK partner to boost CPR awareness
Bauer and RCUK join forces to boost CPR and defibrillator access
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/bauer-and-rcuk-partner-to-boost-cpr-awareness/
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Radio 2’s Piano Room returns in February with 16 live sessions from Maida Vale Studios across Vernon Kay’s show
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Radio 2 Piano Room month confirmed with 16 acts live UK
Radio 2’s Piano Room returns in February with 16 live sessions from Maida Vale Studios across Vernon Kay’s show
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/radio-2-piano-room-month-confirmed-with-16-acts-live-uk/
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Abi Paterson returns to talkSPORT as Head of Podcasts, leading new visualised shows and on-demand content ahead of the FIFA World Cup coverage
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Abi Paterson joins talkSPORT to lead podcast expansion
Abi Paterson returns to talkSPORT as Head of Podcasts, leading new visualised shows and on-demand content ahead of the FIFA World Cup coverage
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/abi-paterson-joins-talksport-to-lead-podcast-expansion/
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Commercial Radio News Awards extend entry deadline to Monday 19 January, with new eligibility rules for smaller teams and students this year
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Commercial radio news awards entry deadline extended
Commercial Radio News Awards extend entry deadline to Monday 19 January, with new eligibility rules for smaller teams and students this year
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/commercial-radio-news-awards-entry-deadline-extended/
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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
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British Gas sponsors Absolute Radio Hometime with Bush and Richie
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
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/british-gas-sponsors-absolute-radio-hometime-with-bush-and-richie/
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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
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Community radio group presses Ofcom on future FM licensing
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
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/community-radio-group-presses-ofcom-on-future-fm-licensing/
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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
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Nation Broadcasting returns to Bauer for local news content
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
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/nation-broadcasting-returns-to-bauer-for-local-news-content/
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Bauer Media brings beauty and lifestyle podcast Nip Tuck into its audio portfolio
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A tidy tuck for Bauer’s podcast plans
Bauer Media brings beauty and lifestyle podcast Nip Tuck into its audio portfolio
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/a-tidy-tuck-for-bauers-podcast-plans/
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Ofcom publishes 21 applications for 50 small-scale DAB licences in round eight, with decisions expected in the coming months
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Ofcom publishes applications for small-scale DAB Round 8
Ofcom publishes 21 applications for 50 small-scale DAB licences in round eight, with decisions expected in the coming months
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/ofcom-publishes-applications-for-small-scale-dab-round-8/
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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 ÂŁ1 million jackpot
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ITV and Global launch new national weekly birthday draw
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 ÂŁ1 million jackpot
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/itv-and-global-launch-new-national-weekly-birthday-draw/
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Clyde 1 is leaving Clydebank…
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Clyde 1 on the move back to Glasgow city centre studios
Clyde 1 is leaving Clydebank…
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/clyde-1-on-the-move-back-to-glasgow-city-centre-studios/
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The UK Community Radio Network is to launch Community Radio Week, a new nationwide celebration of community broadcasting.
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UK Community Radio Network launches first Community Radio Week
The UK Community Radio Network is to launch Community Radio Week, a new nationwide celebration of community broadcasting.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/uk-community-radio-network-launches-first-community-radio-week/
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Boomerang Radio is preparing to launch on DAB across Cambridgeshire this year
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Boomerang Radio to launch on Cambridgeshire DAB
Boomerang Radio is preparing to launch on DAB across Cambridgeshire this year
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/boomerang-radio-to-launch-on-cambridgeshire-dab/
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Lyca Radio Network has launched one of its largest listener competitions, offering holidays to the Maldives across its stations this year.
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Maldives giveaway returns to Lyca Radio network
Lyca Radio Network has launched one of its largest listener competitions, offering holidays to the Maldives across its stations this year.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/maldives-giveaway-returns-to-lyca-radio-network/
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Entries have opened for the Audio and Radio Industry Awards this year
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Audio and Radio Industry Awards open for entries
Entries have opened for the Audio and Radio Industry Awards this year
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/audio-and-radio-industry-awards-open-for-entries/
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North London’s U.DAB multiplex has launched with 26 stations, expanded transmitter coverage and a fully licensed service
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U.DAB launches full North London DAB multiplex
North London’s U.DAB multiplex has launched with 26 stations, expanded transmitter coverage and a fully licensed service
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/u-dab-launches-full-north-london-dab-multiplex/
17 days ago
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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
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Radiocentre announces Tuning In events for 2026
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
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/radiocentre-announces-tuning-in-events-for-2026/
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Radiocenter CEO Matt Payton looks ahead to 2026 for commercial radio and its evolution in the audio landscape
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Blog: Amplifying the impact of audio with Radiocentre
Radiocenter CEO Matt Payton looks ahead to 2026 for commercial radio and its evolution in the audio landscape
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/blog-amplifying-the-impact-of-audio-with-radiocentre/
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Michael Barton, the first managing editor of BBC Radio Sheffield, has died aged 94 following a fall outside his home in London
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Former BBC Local Radio controller Michael Barton has died
Michael Barton, the first managing editor of BBC Radio Sheffield, has died aged 94 following a fall outside his home in London
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/former-bbc-local-radio-controller-michael-barton-has-died/
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Local news, weather and traffic are now available on Hits Radio UK in Scotland, following changes by Bauer
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Bauer adds local news to Hits Radio UK in Scotland
Local news, weather and traffic are now available on Hits Radio UK in Scotland, following changes by Bauer
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/bauer-adds-local-news-to-hits-radio-uk-in-scotland/
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Global reports a ÂŁ120m loss despite higher UK radio and outdoor revenues, extending a run of losses even as audio advertising continues to grow
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Global reports losses despite rising audio revenue
Global reports a ÂŁ120m loss despite higher UK radio and outdoor revenues, extending a run of losses even as audio advertising continues to grow
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/global-reports-losses-despite-rising-audio-revenue/
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WorldDAB has confirmed the international events and conferences it will attend during the first half of this year
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WorldDAB sets out international events schedule
WorldDAB has confirmed the international events and conferences it will attend during the first half of this year
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/worlddab-sets-out-international-events-schedule/
18 days ago
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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
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Apple FM searches for new Taunton base after hospital move
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
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/apple-fm-searches-for-new-taunton-base-after-hospital-move/
18 days ago
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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
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STV promised a radio miracle in Scotland.. and delivered
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
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/stv-promised-a-radio-miracle-in-scotland-and-delivered/
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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
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Global takes majority stake in The Overlap
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
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/global-takes-majority-stake-in-the-overlap/
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Nick Hancock has been appointed Managing Director of YO1 Radio and Media
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YO1 Radio appoints Nick Hancock as MD
Nick Hancock has been appointed Managing Director of YO1 Radio and Media
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/yo1-radio-appoints-nick-hancock-as-md/
19 days ago
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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
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Made in Kent Radio to close citing PRS increases
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
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/made-in-kent-radio-to-close-citing-prs-increases/
19 days ago
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