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BBC honours over 300 unsung heroes in Make a Difference Awards

The BBC has celebrated more than 300 people and groups across the UK in this year’s Make a Difference Awards.

Forty award ceremonies took place throughout September, with all 39 local BBC radio stations in England joining BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio Ulster/Foyle, and BBC Radio nan Gàidheal to recognise remarkable acts of kindness, resilience and community spirit.
Winners included volunteers, community leaders and individuals who have supported others in extraordinary ways. For the first time, 20 animals were also recognised, ranging from birds of prey and a tortoise to mountain rescue and assistance dogs.
Among those honoured was Janet Willoner from Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, who won the Green Award from BBC Radio York after growing and donating more than 4,000 trees from her garden. Shani Stephens from Swansea received the Volunteer Award from BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru for her work at the Ty Fforest Resource Hub, which provides food and essential support to local residents.
In Scotland, Pauline Moriarty was presented with the Fundraiser Award by BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Radio nan Gàidheal for her dedication to the charity Beautiful Inside and Out, set up after the loss of her daughter Jenna. The charity now supports those affected by suicide through counselling and therapy.
Support2Gether, a project in Northern Ireland founded by two mothers with lived experience of anxiety and postnatal depression, received the Community Award from BBC Radio Ulster/Foyle. Mountain rescue dog Morag was recognised by BBC Radio Cumbria for her role in helping save stranded walkers and climbers in the Lake District.
Chris Burns, Controller of Local Audio Commissioning, said: “The BBC Make a Difference Awards are a powerful reminder of the compassion and generosity that exists in every corner of the UK. These stories of selflessness and community spirit are truly inspiring.”
Now in their fourth year, the awards continue to highlight the contributions of people and organisations working tirelessly to improve lives and strengthen communities across the UK.
For more information about the awards and this year’s winners, visit bbc.co.uk/makeadifference.

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Pop Radio Going Through Changes In Northeast PA

Seven Mountains Media is preparing a new launch in Bloomsburg PA as Hot AC “Pop Radio” 930 WHLM Bloomsburg, 1280 WBWX Berwick and its network of translators have begun stunting with a loop of David Bowie’s “Changes”.
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Connoisseur Launches The Rattler In Amarillo

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Ofcom awards seven new small-scale DAB licences across UK

Seven more areas will soon benefit from small-scale DAB digital radio following Ofcom’s latest round of licence awards.

The regulator has confirmed that licences have been awarded for Banbury and Bicester, Enniskillen, Rugby and Daventry, Stockton-on-Tees, the Western Isles, Weston-super-Mare, and Worcester.
To date, seventy-five multiplexes are already on air across the UK, with more than one hundred expected as the programme continues to roll out.
Each licence was awarded after a competitive process where applicants were assessed against set criteria. The successful organisations are:
* Banbury and Bicester: Maxxwave Limited* Enniskillen: UlsterMUX Limited* Rugby and Daventry: Maxxwave Limited* Stockton-on-Tees: Red Army Group* Western Isles: Craoladh Digiteach Ionadail Limited* Weston-super-Mare: North Somerset Digital Radio Limited* Worcester: Murfin Digital Limited

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BFBS launches new station sound created by TM Studios

BFBS Radio has unveiled a brand-new station sound, with jingles and themes produced by TM Studios.

The new package includes 10 music themes covering the mix of genres played across BFBS channels worldwide. It also features beds and sounders for music shows, news and information programmes, plus a refreshed chart show theme.
Sam Bailey, Deputy Director at BFBS, said the broadcaster wanted to evolve its sound after a competitive pitch process: “We were confident that TM Studios were the right partner.
“They not only created a fantastic set of music tracks but also worked with us on selecting new station voices and integrating them with the themes.”
The new station voices are Debbie Mac and Rio Attoh-Wood, now on air across BFBS Radio’s network in 16 countries.
Chris Stevens, Chief Production Officer at TM Studios, said it was a full-circle moment for the company: “TM produced iconic jingle packages for BFBS back in the early 90s. When Sam and his team shared their brief with us, we were excited to bring it to life.”
The new sound can already be heard on BFBS stations and online, with audio demos available on Soundcloud and YouTube.
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