For the first time, an incumbent radio operator has lost its broadcasting license upon routine Ofcom re-advertisement. Ipswich FM will take over the license currently held by Town 102, to broadcast in Ipswich and the surrounding area. The current license expires on the 28th October 2018. Town 102 has been operating since 2006, and more…Read moreRead more
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Town 102 Loses FM License
Town 102 Loses Licence
BREAKING NEWS: Town 102 loses its licence to broadcast in Ipswich. Ipswich FM, backed by local DAB operator MuxCo Suffolk, has been awarded the licence. Ipswich FM will emphasise on locally produced programming. All programmes on Town 102 (owned by Celador) have been networked. Information from A516 Digital, via twitter (@a516digital).
08/06/2018: News Round-Up
Here is this weeks news round up: With Key103 becoming Hits Radio, Key 2 has changed its name to Key Radio. Absolute Classic Rock has joined the Manchester DAB multiplex, broadcasting in mono at 80kbps London DAB stations Thames Radio will rebrand to Nation Radio later this month, but will remain separate from the current…Read moreRead more
Alfie Joey and Don Carr to Attempt 3 Peaks Challenge
BBC Newcastle breakfast presenter Alfie Joey, and Don Carr are to attempt the National Three Peaks Challenge, to raise funds for The Sick Children’s Trust. On the 23rd and 24th of June, they will attempt to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike & Mount Snowdon in a period of 24 hours (including travelling time). The Just…Read moreRead more
Trial Glasgow Service Changes
There have been serveral service changes on the trial small scale DAB multiplex in Glasgow. Delite Radio, Matryoshka Radio, Asian Star, and London Greek Radio (LGreekR) have joined the multiplex. Antenna Radio (ceased broadcasting entirely), Blast!, Starpoint Soul, YOUR Radio, and Radio Telstar have left the multiplex. Timeless Radio has switched to DAB+, meaning the…Read moreRead more
Trial Bristol Service Changes
There have been several recent changes on the Trial Bristol small scale DAB multiplex. Sam FM has joined the multiplex, using the original format of DAB. Presumably, this is a simulcast of the local FM service, but I have yet to confirm this. Angel Vintage, BFBS Gurkha, and Hub Radio have switched to using DAB+,…Read moreRead more
News Round-Up (01/06/2018)
Recent stories from the radio world: Two new community radio licenses have been awarded. Radio Mac will broadcast to Bradford, and will be aimed at Muslim and other ethnic minority groups. Rush FM is aimed at younger audiences, and will broadcast to the Farnborough area of Hampshire. Greg James and Nick Grimshaw are to swap…Read moreRead more
Love Sport Requests Format Change
London station Love Sport, which broadcasts on 558 MW and DAB, has requested a format change from Ofcom. The move is to allow a greater focus on sports coverage. The request is to remove the requirement to cover business, finance and entertainment news, in order to provide a 24 hour speech service focussing on sport…Read moreRead more
BBC Local Radio to Take Part in Local Radio Day
All 39 BBC local radio stations are joining Local Radio Day, which takes place on the 25th May. The stations join a growing number of local commercial and community radio stations, in an initiative led by the small group UKRD. Local Radio Day is now in its third year, with more than 80 radio stations…Read moreRead more
Nation Broadcasting has Acquired Sun FM
Local commercial radio station Sun FM, covering Sunderland and Wearside, has been acquired by Nation Broadcasting. Nation Broadcasting own Nation Radio, and some local stations in Wales. Sun FM was previously owned by UKRD, who own a number of small local radio stations across England. The follows a period of expansion by Nation Broadcasting, who…Read moreRead more