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Former Manx Radio presenter asked to leave the station

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/08/former-manx-radio-presenter-asked-to-leave-the-station/

Published: August 6, 2026 16:01

Charmaine Frank to host Voice FM’s Voices of Africa

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/08/charmaine-frank-to-host-voice-fms-voices-of-africa/

Published: August 6, 2026 14:37

Charmaine Frank takes over Voices of Africa on Voice FM, aiming to showcase diverse African music and culture to Southampton listeners.

Media groups oppose BBC podcast ad proposals

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/08/media-groups-oppose-bbc-podcast-ad-proposals/

Published: August 6, 2026 10:57

Eighteen media organisations have urged the government to reject plans for BBC podcast advertising, citing sector risks.

K107FM and OnFife expand annual partnership

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/08/k107fm-and-onfife-expand-annual-partnership/

Published: August 6, 2026 09:47

K107FM and OnFife have expanded their partnership, bringing more local arts and cultural coverage to Fife listeners.

Radio 2 in the Park DJ line-up announced

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/08/radio-2-in-the-park-dj-line-up-announced/

Published: August 6, 2026 08:55

Sara Cox has announced the DJ line-up for Radio 2 in the Park, with Jeremy Vine joining the stage for the first time.

Commercial radio passes 40m as BBC falls to 30.9m

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/08/commercial-radio-passes-40m-as-bbc-falls-to-30-9m/

Published: August 5, 2026 23:01

Commercial radio has opened its largest weekly audience lead over the BBC in the latest RAJAR for Q2, 2026

Jo Whiley brings BBC Introducing to Stirling

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/08/jo-whiley-brings-bbc-introducing-to-stirling/

Published: August 4, 2026 19:00

Jo Whiley will host a live BBC Introducing special from Stirling, featuring new Scottish artists and exclusive performances.

Shure to partner with AIBs 2026 awards

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/08/shure-to-partner-with-aibs-2026-awards/

Published: August 4, 2026 13:34

Shure will be the Exclusive Event Partner for the AIBs 2026, supporting journalism awards and new masterclasses.

Bauer enters national sales partnership with STV

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/08/bauer-enters-national-sales-partnership-with-stv/

Published: August 4, 2026 10:24

STV Radio has announced a new partnership with Bauer Media Audio UK for agency sales representation across Scotland.

Southampton DAB forced to move transmitter

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/08/southampton-dab-forced-to-move-transmitter/

Published: August 3, 2026 18:54

Fire safety changes have prompted plans to relocate Southampton’s main small scale DAB transmitter

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/08/418251/

Published: August 3, 2026 14:18

Rod Liddle, broadcaster and columnist, has died aged 66 after a short illness.

Tony Livesey steps down from BBC Radio 5 Live

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/08/tony-livesey-steps-down-from-bbc-radio-5-live/

Published: August 3, 2026 13:36

Tony Livesey has left BBC Radio 5 Live after 16 years, the BBC has confirmed.

East Hampshire DAB adds a transmitter

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/08/east-hampshire-dab-adds-a-transmitter/

Published: August 3, 2026 12:45

The East Hampshire small-scale DAB multiplex has expanded its coverage by adding a third transmitter near Alton.

Bauer Media to lead London creative sector hub

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/08/bauer-media-to-lead-london-creative-sector-hub/

Published: August 3, 2026 11:40

Bauer Media will lead a new London Creative Industries Sector Hub, aiming to address skills shortages and support careers.

Ofcom opens RSL applications window for 2027

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/08/ofcom-opens-rsl-applications-window-for-2027/

Published: August 3, 2026 10:25

Ofcom opens RSL applications for broadcasts during Ramadan 2027, with the window closing on 7 August 2026.

TRIL radio imaging library launches in UK

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/07/tril-radio-imaging-library-launches-in-uk/

Published: July 31, 2026 08:46

TRIL, a European radio imaging library, is now available to UK stations, offering daily updates and tailored production tools.

Radio advertising bucks flat UK media market trend

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2026/07/radio-advertising-bucks-flat-uk-media-market-trend/

Published: July 31, 2026 07:07

Radio advertising grew again in 2025 despite a largely flat market for traditional media, according to Ofcom's latest Media Nations report.