Month: August 2025

Ofcom has opened an application window for restricted service licence broadcasts taking place between Thursday 12th February and Monday 23rd March 2026.

The regulator says it expects to receive a high number of applications as the period includes Ramadan.
The window for submissions will close at 5pm on Friday 15th August.
Applicants are reminded to check they meet all application criteria and to use the most up-to-date version of the application form when applying.
Full details, including the application form and guidance notes, are available on the Ofcom website.

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Zen Essentials 1, a new wellness audio stream, has launched playing meditation music by day and pure white noise overnight.

Available 24 hours a day, the station plays continuous meditation music during daylight hours, switching at 6pm to uninterrupted white noise until 7am, with no jingles, adverts, or interruptions.
The station says the aim is to provide an ideal backdrop for sleep, relaxation, or deep concentration. It operates entirely without live presenters.
Daytime content may include occasional soft station idents or promos, but avoids commercial breaks to maintain a calm, consistent atmosphere for listeners.
Zen Essentials 1 forms the first stage of a wider wellness-focused strategy. Plans for this year include expanding to selected UK DAB+ multiplexes and launching original podcasts and guided wellness sessions, designed to complement the core audio stream and create a fully digital-first wellness platform.
“We wanted to create a space where people could switch off from the noise of everyday life – literally,” said Stephen Booth, CIO of Zen Essentials. “This is just the beginning; we’re building an entire digital wellness ecosystem around it.”
The service is currently available via zenessentials.digital and the Alexa Skill “Zen Essentials.”

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