The successful launch of a brand-new transmitter site in Rochdale
We have launched a new transmitter site in Rochdale in partnership with technology provider Soniic, significantly expanding indoor digital radio coverage across the area. The upgrade means services on the multiplex can now be received indoors in around 100,000 additional homes across Rochdale and surrounding areas. Working alongside new technology partner Soniic, the relocated transmitter […]
Nifty UK Radio joins the East Manchester DAB multiplex
Launched in December 2024, Nifty UK Radio, based in Oldham, has joined the East Manchester DAB multiplex.
Ofcom publishes updated Local Election guidance for 2026
Ofcom has released updated guidance to support broadcasters covering elections taking place on 7 May. The document outlines how stations should assess electoral support and maintain due impartiality. The regulator has published a revised digest of evidence of past and current electoral support to assist editorial decision-making during the campaign period. The guidance is intended […]
Mom’s Spaghetti team helps to build creativity, confidence and credibility
Oldham Edge hub aims to build creativity, confidence and credibility and Mom’s Spaghetti went along to help. “Social media is part of everyday life and it can be powerful. But we all know it can also be detrimental for some people. What we want to do is bring things back to being real, real skills, […]
Gaydio on East Manchester DAB opens new Manchester studios for 20th anniversary
LGBTQ plus radio station Gaydio, which broadcasts on East Manchester DAB, has opened new studios in Manchester as it marks 20 years on air. The move places the broadcaster closer to the city’s community and expands its digital output. The new headquarters overlook Manchester’s Gay Village and include three fully visualised studios designed to support […]
Ofcom to require local news to be produced within broadcast areas
Image: Roch Valley Radio interviewing Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham in Bury alongside LBC. Credit: David Murphy Ofcom has confirmed new rules requiring local commercial radio stations to produce locally gathered news. The changes form part of the implementation of the Media Act 2024. Under the new licence conditions, all local analogue commercial radio stations […]
Ofcom opens applications for 2025 to 2026 Community Radio Fund
Ofcom has opened applications for the Community Radio Fund for 2025 to 2026. The scheme supports the long-term sustainability of community radio stations across the UK. The fund totals £901,742 this year, including £900,000 in new funding and £1,742 in returned funds. It is managed by Ofcom and funded through the Department for Culture, Media […]
Ofcom updates compliance checklist for community radio stations
Ofcom has issued updated guidance reminding community radio stations of their compliance responsibilities. The revised checklist sets clearer expectations on language use and studio location. The updated compliance checklist was published in Bulletin 518 and replaces earlier separate documents covering television and radio broadcasters. The regulator has clarified expectations around language requirements within a station’s […]