Antenna Radio Ceases Transmission

Antenna Radio

DAB radio station Antenna Radio is believed to have ceased transmission. Their website (antennaradio.co.uk) is no longer accessible. The station was broadcast on the Manchester, Portsmouth, Aldershot and Woking, Glasgow and Norwich trial DAB multiplexes. The station has been completely removed from the Manchester trial multiplex.

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

Radio Clatterbridge to Hold Ken Dodd Tribute

Merseyside hospital radio station Radio Clatterbridge is to hold a tribute to Sir Ken Dodd, called Doddy Day, on Wednesday the 28th March. Listeners will hear the music and comedy of the highly respected comedian, who passed away recently. Ken Dodd was a long standing supporter of the station, and became a patron in 2004….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

Review: Sony XDR-S40DBP

This radio is a fairly portable DAB/DAB+/FM radio, which can run from 4AA batteries, or via the included mains adapter. Price is normally around £45, and is available in black, white, and red & grey. This radio is one of many that I own, and I have to say it’s one of the best. If…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.