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The Voice Radiothon raises record £9,175

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/the-voice-radiothon-raises-record-9175/

Published: September 21, 2026 13:53

More than 100 donated lots helped The Voice and The Voice 2 raise £9,175 during the stations’ fourth North Devon Radiothon

Octave starts selling audio ads on YouTube

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/octave-starts-selling-audio-ads-on-youtube/

Published: September 21, 2026 11:39

Octave is selling audio campaigns around talkSPORT podcasts and livestreams as it expands its YouTube advertising offer

Ellie Taylor covers BBC Radio 2 Saturday slot

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/ellie-taylor-covers-bbc-radio-2-saturday-slot/

Published: September 21, 2026 10:40

Ellie Taylor will cover Radio 2’s Saturday lunchtime programme while Emma Willis moves to the Strictly ballroom

CRFM gains royal recognition for rural work

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/crfm-gains-royal-recognition-for-rural-work/

Published: September 21, 2026 10:14

CRFM has received royal recognition for its programming, outside broadcasts and work with young people across Cumberland

BBC Proms sound joins IPS Pro Audio Show talks

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/bbc-proms-sound-joins-ips-pro-audio-show-talks/

Published: September 21, 2026 09:58

BBC producers will explain the sound journey behind the Proms, Blue Planet III and Earthsounds at the IPS show

Radiodays Europe secures Kyle Sandilands keynote

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/radiodays-europe-secures-kyle-sandilands-keynote/

Published: September 18, 2026 15:13

Kyle Sandilands will deliver the Monday morning keynote at Radiodays Europe 2027 in Palma, Mallorca

Ofcom proposes smart speaker rules for radio

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/ofcom-proposes-smart-speaker-rules-for-radio/

Published: September 18, 2026 12:56

New proposals would protect station access, stream choices and advertising when listeners request radio through voice assistants

DevonAir Radio marks 20 years since Bay FM debut

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/devonair-radio-marks-20-years-since-bay-fm-debut/

Published: September 17, 2026 13:35

DevonAir Radio is celebrating two decades since Bay FM first broadcast from Exmouth with a 10 watt transmitter

Alan Davies brings Life Without back to Radio 4

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/alan-davies-brings-life-without-back-to-radio-4/

Published: September 17, 2026 11:37

Alan Davies returns to BBC Radio 4 to explore the consequences of losing bats, memory, the Gulf Stream and more

Bauer opens media careers with Amplify

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/bauer-opens-media-careers-with-amplify/

Published: September 17, 2026 11:27

Sixteen apprentices will gain paid experience across Bauer Media through its new Amplify early careers programme

Sophie Berman appointed Managing Editor at LBC

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/sophie-berman-appointed-managing-editor-at-lbc/

Published: September 17, 2026 08:30

Sophie Berman moves from Deputy Managing Editor to take editorial responsibility for LBC across radio and digital

BBC teams up with Birmingham City University

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/bbc-teams-up-with-birmingham-city-university/

Published: September 16, 2026 14:42

Students will train with BBC specified technology at a new creative skills centre inside Birmingham’s Tea Factory

Vudio adds sales and proof of play tools

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/vudio-adds-sales-and-proof-of-play-tools/

Published: September 16, 2026 13:30

Vudio 3.0 combines campaign planning, trafficking, broadcast verification and revenue tools in one radio management system

Alfie Boe joins Magic’s West End Christmas

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/alfie-boe-joins-magics-west-end-christmas/

Published: September 16, 2026 12:29

Alfie Boe will join West End performers for Magic Radio’s annual Christmas concert at the London Palladium

Radio stations warned over rush to AI software

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/radio-stations-warned-over-rush-to-ai-software/

Published: September 16, 2026 11:12

Stations are being urged to consider support, security and maintenance before relying on AI generated broadcast software

Paul Oakenfold joins Virgin Radio for residency

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/paul-oakenfold-joins-virgin-radio-for-residency/

Published: September 16, 2026 08:16

Paul Oakenfold will present three hours of dance music and career stories each Friday on Virgin Radio UK

Andria Vidler completes Tuning In 2026 bill

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/andria-vidler-completes-tuning-in-2026-bill/

Published: September 16, 2026 07:24

Former radio exec Andria Vidler and executives from Global, PHD UK and the7stars complete the speaker line up for Radiocentre’s London event

BBC Radio Leeds honours local heroes

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/bbc-radio-leeds-honours-local-heroes/

Published: September 15, 2026 17:16

Eight West Yorkshire people and groups have been recognised for their community work by BBC Radio Leeds

BBC urged to share national DAB+ capacity

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/bbc-urged-to-share-national-dab-capacity/

Published: September 15, 2026 12:39

Consultation responses deliver a consistent message: small-scale DAB needs more freedom, stronger real-world coverage and quicker decisions from Ofcom

Ofcom to offer more FM and AM radio licences

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/ofcom-to-offer-more-fm-and-am-radio-licences/

Published: September 15, 2026 10:47

Ofcom has concluded the future of radio includes more new radio stations around the UK broadcasting on FM and AM

Global CCO Mike Gordon to step down in 2027

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/09/global-cco-mike-gordon-to-step-down-in-2027/

Published: September 15, 2026 08:19

Mike Gordon will move from Global’s commercial chief role to become an executive advisor while remaining on its board