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Radio TechCon will return to IET London: Savoy Place this year with a programme that places radio technology, engineering and international collaboration at its centre.
The event takes place on Tuesday 25th November and will bring together specialists from the UK and overseas to share practical insight across studio build projects, transmission innovation and new applications of AI.
Sessions will look at the contrasting approaches taken by LBC and Castledown FM when creating new studios, including how community broadcasters can move operations into the cloud at short notice. Delegates will also hear how engineers at Glastonbury are isolating audio tracks live to improve clarity for broadcast audiences, and how best practice from aviation can help production teams work more effectively in pressured environments.
A strong global theme runs through the day. Contributors from Ghana will outline how solar power is being used to support radio transmission, while a team from Portugal will explain how broadcasters responded to a nationwide power outage and what UK stations can do to plan for similar scenarios. Sweden will demonstrate its award-winning interactive news app, developed using AI to answer unexpected audience questions.
AI will feature throughout the programme, including a short masterclass explaining the fundamentals and a session from the BBC on testing a new listening model designed to detect audio errors. There will also be an update on one of the UK’s largest current transmission replatforming projects and a look at how BFBS has applied broadcast skills to the fast-growing esports sector.
The event will again include a mini trade-fair with representatives from Broadcast Bionics, Arqiva, Lawo, IPE, RCS, the IET, CGI, Preco, Telos Alliance, Ferncast and Radioplayer. Delegates will be able to explore equipment at breakfast, enjoy afternoon cake and take part in networking after the main programme.
Ann Charles said, “We’re so excited to have a broad and diverse programme this year, covering everything from new studio builds to the future of AI for audio.”
The day will conclude with Stephanie Hirst’s quiz for those keen to test what they learned.

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Five local radio stations joined forces to broadcast live from the new Sandals St Vincent and the Grenadines resort in a major collaboration led by Rob Wills.

The project, run under the ‘Local Radio Promotions’ banner for Sandals Resorts UK, brought together kmfm, Nation Radio South, Radio Exe, Isle of Wight Radio and More Radio to deliver a unified week of drive-time programming.
Each station produced its own live shows from the Caribbean resort, featuring local experiences, interviews, and a competition offering listeners the chance to win a seven-night all-inclusive holiday.
Rob Wills said the campaign was one of the most rewarding projects he has worked on, adding: “This really proved what local radio can do when it works together – great content, memorable radio, and meaningful results for both audiences and our client.”
The team created a central content bank of interviews, imagery, and artwork, allowing each station to draw on shared assets while maintaining their own identity.
Support for the Sandals Foundation was also included in the broadcasts, highlighting its work to rebuild communities following the impact of Hurricane Mellisa.
Cleanfeed’s Marc Bakos provided technical support to ensure broadcast quality, with additional help from kmfm’s Lee Turner, Becca Webb, and Kamaldip Panesar. Rob thanked Sandals’ Natalie, Alice and Esme for their trust in the project, and praised the station teams and programme directors involved.

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BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox has completed her 135-mile Great Northern Marathon Challenge, raising £7,651,855 for BBC Children in Need.
Sara reached the finish line in Pudsey, West Yorkshire at 3.30pm, where Scott Mills revealed the final total live on Radio 2.
Melanie C was there to surprise Sara and performed “Northern Star” and a medley of Spice Girls hits in front of a live audience, broadcast from Pudsey.
Speaking after finishing, Sara said: “I can’t believe it, oh my gosh, that was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I’ve never known pain like it but I’ve never had so many amazing people cheering me on. The truck drivers honking, the farmers waving, and the kids with homemade signs — it’s been the maddest, most painful, wonderful thing I’ve ever done.”
The five-day challenge saw Sara run from Kielder Forest on the Scottish border to Pudsey, taking on five themed stages through bitter rain, steep hills, and freezing wind.
The Radio 2 Team at Sara Cox’s Great Northern Marathon Challenge for Children In Need, getting Pudsey to Pudsey on Friday 14th November 2025
Day one: Sara began her journey at Kielder Forest accompanied by a piper from Morpeth Pipe Band as locals cheered her off. Trevor Nelson revealed live on air that £189,741 had been raised on the first day.
Day two: Heavy rain greeted Sara in Hexham as she faced the highest point of her challenge. By the end of the day, DJ Spoony told her the total had surged to £650,128.
Day three: The longest leg took Sara from Wolsingham to Richmond, where exhaustion and lack of sleep tested her resolve. Jo Whiley later revealed that donations had risen to £1.93 million.
Day four: The local mayor and residents saw Sara off from Richmond as Vernon Kay announced a total of £2.68 million. By evening, Trevor Nelson confirmed that the total had passed £3 million.
Day five: Sara left Ripley for her final stretch to Pudsey. A Red Arrow flew overhead, and Scott Mills played a message from Prince William, who told her: “The nation is so proud of you.”
Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2, said Sara’s run had “brought the nation together to raise vital funds for Children in Need” and praised listeners for their overwhelming generosity.
Sara’s challenge attracted messages from Mo Farah, Paula Radcliffe, Ant and Dec, Louis Theroux and Dame Judi Dench, and support from thousands of listeners who lined the streets along the way.
Sara Cox completes her Great Northern Marathon Challenge for Children In Need, getting Pudsey to Pudsey on Friday 14th November 2025

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