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Avtar Lit, the founder of Britain’s first full time Asian radio station, Sunrise Radio, has died at the age of 73. The sad news was announced via a statement from his family this morning. It read: “On behalf of the Lit family, it is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the passing of […] […]

Community station Bro Radio has launched on DAB+ across Cardiff and the Eastern Vale. The service officially switched on the new platform at 8am on Monday 26th June, with Operations Director and Vale Breakfast presenter Nathan Spackman welcoming the expansion on air, alongside Jodi Winter from sponsor CJCH Solicitors. Nathan Spackman, who is also Operations […] […]

Cheryl Baker is to host a new lunchtime weekday show on Great British Radio. The Eurovision winner and Bucks Fizz member already hosts a weekend show on the station but will start on weekdays from July 3rd. The show, “Cheryl Baker’s Lunchbox” will air every weekday from 12pm to 2pm. “I can’t wait to start […] […]

New jingles and station themes are now on-air at BBC Radio Wales created by WIZZFX. A new sonic logo for BBC Radio Wales has also been introduced along with 14 new musical themes. The main theme for the package includes a performance from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Neil Sloan, Managing Editor of BBC […] […]

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Charity has presented a donation of £50,000 to Radio Tyneside to help the stationgo digital. […]

The original frequencies of 2CR, Wiltshire Radio and Radio Orwell will fall silent this week as Global turns off more AM transmitters. […]