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26.10.2026

United Kingdom

Black Cat Radio and Ouse Valley Radio are delighted to announce that both stations are now available on DAB Digital Radio across St Neots and Huntingdon, bringing an even wider choice of local broadcasting to listeners throughout the area. The two stations made a joint bid for the small-scale DAB licence for the region, and worked closely with Cambridge Digital Radio Ltd, whose expertise and knowledge proved invaluable. The expansion represents an exciting milestone for both stations, providing improved accessibility and high-quality digital reception for audiences across the whole region.

15.10.2026

United Kingdom

A new radio station offering visitor information and local stories is launching on the East Hampshire small-scale DAB multiplex. Hampshire Tourist Radio will broadcast around the clock, providing information about attractions, local events and places to explore across East Hampshire and the South Downs. Programming will include local weather updates, walking routes, travel tips and information about events and activities across the region.

01.10.2026

United Kingdom

Angel Radio has launched on 15 additional DAB+ multiplexes, thanks to two listeners leaving money in their wills to the station. The expansion began on 1 October, with new carriage including Cardiff, Cheshire Mid, Edinburgh, and Liverpool. Digital Development Manager Ash Elford said Angel Radio has had a presence on DAB for 16 years, adding: “the platform is key for us to reach our target audience of older people, as well as lovers of vintage music.”

15.09.2026

United Kingdom

Music for Dementia’s dedicated radio station, m4dRADIO, has launched on South and West London DAB multiplexes, marking its first DAB roll-out and opening up access to its dementia-friendly programming to millions of potential listeners across the capital. m4dRADIO is now broadcasting across two London DAB multiplexes, extending Music for Dementia’s free online radio station designed for people living with dementia and their carers to millions of people in South and West London. Each of the City West Digital CIC and South of the River Digital Ltd multiplexes serve more than 2.5 million people.

15.09.2026

United Kingdom

In February 2026, Ofcom published its Licensing Priorities for Broadcast Radio Consultation, setting out the proposed strategic approach to broadcast radio licensing in the UK. Having considered the stakeholder responses, the regulator says that it will focus on licence priorities in the short-to-medium term to include: "a) new opportunities for SSDAB multiplexes in unserved areas; b) applications from existing SSDAB multiplex licensees to improve or extend the coverage of their multiplex; c) a more flexible approach, where appropriate, in our application of the ‘40% ceiling’ rule regarding SSDAB."

25.08.2026

United Kingdom

Noods Radio, the independent station launched in Bristol in 2015, has joined DAB+ for the very first time. After more than a decade showcasing underground dance music, the station will now join a large radio coverage area across Bristol as of August 24. The station, which was born out of a living room in Stoke’s Croft and has since taken shape across pubs and venues in Bristol before finding a permanent home at music venue Mickey Zoggs in 2021, will still continue to broadcast globally online. "Hearing Noods through radios in kitchens, cafés, workshops, shops and cars across Bristol will feel surreal," Noods Radio director Jack Machin says. "We’ve grown, but we’re still rooted in Stokes Croft and driven by the same curiosity and independence that we started with."

25.08.2026

United Kingdom

The small-scale DAB service for Verwood and the surrounding area in Dorset has gone live. The service is operated by Forest FM and launched shortly after the community radio station marked 20 years on air. Forest FM founder Steve Saville told RadioToday that the station applied to operate the multiplex to manage costs and protect its digital future. The transmitter is based in Verwood and covers the northern tip of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation, where two small-scale DAB services have also launched in the last couple of years.

18.08.2026

United Kingdom

Catholic Radio Wales has its first DAB signal. Radio Maria United Kingdom is now broadcasting across Cardiff and the surrounding area. The new signal went on air on 15 July. It brings 24-hour Catholic programming to the Welsh capital for the very first time. Listeners can enjoy prayer, catechesis, music and conversation rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church. Cardiff joins a growing family of cities across the United Kingdom. Recent launches include Scotland and Bath. This launch opens a new chapter for Radio Maria, formerly known as Radio Maria England.

18.08.2026

United Kingdom

An award-winning DJ has fulfilled a lifetime ambition by launching the UK's first permanent 24/7 Irish and country music radio station. Heartland Radio is the brainchild of Manchester-based Andy Murphy, a multiple award-winning DJ and events host who has been in the business since leaving school almost 40 years ago. The station, which has begun broadcasting 24 hours a day on DAB radio, plays a broad range of Irish music, from traditional classics to modern favourites by today's up-and-coming artists, along with a playlist of the best country music from the Emerald Isle and the USA.

17.08.2026

United Kingdom

Isle of Wight Tourist Radio has launched for visitors to the Island, broadcasting 24 hours a day on the Wight Digital Radio small-scale DAB multiplex. The station, which went on air on 17 August, provides practical information for tourists, including ferry crossing times, attraction entry details, a rolling calendar of local events, weather updates, tide times, and tips on hiking trails and coastal walks. Alongside its role as a visitor companion, Isle of Wight Tourist Radio says it will support local businesses and attractions by encouraging longer stays and increased spending across the Island’s tourism sector.