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Bauer adds local news to Hits Radio UK in Scotland

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/bauer-adds-local-news-to-hits-radio-uk-in-scotland/

Published: January 6, 2026 16:56

Local news, weather and traffic are now available on Hits Radio UK in Scotland, following changes by Bauer

Global reports losses despite rising audio revenue

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/global-reports-losses-despite-rising-audio-revenue/

Published: January 6, 2026 15:31

Global reports a £120m loss despite higher UK radio and outdoor revenues, extending a run of losses even as audio advertising continues to grow

WorldDAB sets out international events schedule

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/worlddab-sets-out-international-events-schedule/

Published: January 6, 2026 15:21

WorldDAB has confirmed the international events and conferences it will attend during the first half of this year

Apple FM searches for new Taunton base after hospital move

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/apple-fm-searches-for-new-taunton-base-after-hospital-move/

Published: January 6, 2026 12:15

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

STV promised a radio miracle in Scotland.. and delivered

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/stv-promised-a-radio-miracle-in-scotland-and-delivered/

Published: January 6, 2026 10:01

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

Global takes majority stake in The Overlap

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/global-takes-majority-stake-in-the-overlap/

Published: January 6, 2026 09:46

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

YO1 Radio appoints Nick Hancock as MD

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/yo1-radio-appoints-nick-hancock-as-md/

Published: January 5, 2026 13:38

Nick Hancock has been appointed Managing Director of YO1 Radio and Media

Made in Kent Radio to close citing PRS increases

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/made-in-kent-radio-to-close-citing-prs-increases/

Published: January 5, 2026 11:32

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

Changes at Virgin Radio as Huey Morgan and Geoff Lloyd join

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/changes-at-virgin-radio-as-huey-morgan-and-geoff-lloyd-join/

Published: January 5, 2026 10:30

Virgin Radio UK confirms a refreshed schedule with Geoff Lloyd returning and Huey Morgan launching a new live weekend morning show

Jenny Collins remembered as Radio Merseyside pioneer

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/jenny-collins-remembered-as-radio-merseyside-pioneer/

Published: January 5, 2026 09:55

Tributes paid to Radio Merseyside pioneer Jenny Collins, a founding voice of the station whose career spanned presenting, producing and programme leadership

Sir Bryn Terfel hosts new Classic FM series

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/sir-bryn-terfel-hosts-new-classic-fm-series/

Published: January 5, 2026 09:17

Sir Bryn Terfel is hosting a new four-part Classic FM series exploring opera’s most infamous villains, starting Friday 9th January at 9pm

Wolf Alice named Radio X record winner

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/wolf-alice-named-radio-x-record-winner/

Published: January 1, 2026 15:59

Radio X listeners vote Wolf Alice’s The Sofa as Record of the Year, topping a list that mixes new indie releases with familiar Britpop names

The Archers turns 75 with Radio 4 celebrations

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/the-archers-turns-75-with-radio-4-celebrations/

Published: January 1, 2026 13:51

Radio 4 marks 75 years of The Archers with special dramas, podcasts and a recreated opening scene as Ambridge celebrates its broadcasting milestone

Early commercial radio pioneer Stewart Francis has died

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/01/early-commercial-radio-pioneer-stewart-francis-has-died/

Published: January 1, 2026 10:10

Commercial radio pioneer Stewart Francis has died aged 74, with tributes recalling his role at LBC, Pennine Radio and the launch of Hereward Radio

John Pickford receives MBE after 46-year career

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/12/john-pickford-receives-mbe-after-46-year-career/

Published: December 30, 2025 00:35

John Pickford has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List in recognition of his services to broadcasting and local news

BBC Sounds posts record audio listening year

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/12/bbc-sounds-posts-record-audio-listening-year/

Published: December 24, 2025 10:02

BBC Sounds records more than 2.5 billion plays this year, with podcast listening up 15 per cent and Newscast topping the most played shows list

NLive Radio appeal delivers gifts for local families

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/12/nlive-radio-appeal-delivers-gifts-for-local-families/

Published: December 24, 2025 09:12

NLive Radio’s Christmas Present Appeal has collected more than 2,000 gifts, now being shared with families across Northamptonshire thanks to community generosity

Rewind Radio toy appeal delivers thousands

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/12/rewind-radio-toy-appeal-delivers-thousands/

Published: December 24, 2025 07:43

Nearly 4,000 toys donated through Cornwall’s Rewind Radio Christmas Toy Appeal are reaching children across the Duchy after a huge community response