Radio Caroline Joins DAB in London

Radio Caroline has added central London to the many areas the station now serves. The station has now joined the Trial London DAB multiplex, one of several trial small scale multiplexes that the station broadcasts on. Radio Caroline is using the newer DAB+ format (at 64kbps, stereo), meaning that not all DAB radios will receive…Read moreRead more

Ofcom Awards a Further Eight Community Radio Licences

Ofcom has announced a further eight new community radio licenses. One of these is a larger license for an existing community station, another is an expansion of a hospital radio station, whilst the remaining six are mix of new stations or FM extensions of existing online or DAB services. BE FM – Christian radio station…Read moreRead more

More Radio Joins DAB

More Radio, a local independently owned radio station, has has commenced DAB broadcasts. The station has joined the local Sussex multiplex, and is broadcasting at a low bit rate of 64kbps (mono). This service is broadcasting using ‘original flavour’ DAB, and should be available on all DAB radios in Sussex.

Sun FM to Celebrate 20th Years of the Simon Grundy Breakfast Show

Sun FM are celebrating 20 years of the Simon Grundy Breakfast Show with a night at the Roker Hotel on Friday 11th May from 7pm to 12am – with special guests We Love the 90’s. Tickets are on sale at https://www.sun-fm.com/shop/vouchers/i/sun-fm-party-at-the-roker/, for £10 inlcuding a welcome drink and buffet. Last year Sun FM celebrated another…Read moreRead more

Trial London Service is Renamed

NTS.LIVE operating on the Trial London DAB multiplex has been renamed Love Talk. The is assumed to be a sister station to the recently launched Love Sport. When Love Sport was first announced under the name Citi Sport, there were plans for a Citi Talk DAB station. More details will be posted here as and…Read moreRead more

Chelmsford to Gain a New Digital Radio Station

Chelmer Radio

Chelmsford in Essex is to gain a new digital radio station. Called Chelmer Radio, the station already has an on-line stream, and is planning a DAB service. Chelmer Radio is a actually a returning name. The original Chelmer Radio launched in 1998 as part of the Mid Essex Radio group. The station was taken over…Read moreRead more

Rathergood Radio to Go Advert Free at the Weekend

County Durham, Darlington, and North Yorkshire local radio station Rathergood Radio, are to go advert free on Fridays and Saturdays. Starting in April, adverts will no longer feature between 6pm and midnight.