Radio News

We gather the most important news from across the UK radio industry, making it easy for you to stay informed in one convenient place. If you notice we have missed a major story, please let us know! The filter panel above the news list allows you to narrow your search by the title, introductory text and the upload date. Besides that, you can sort the news by title, and date. The list shows the latest news by default. If you have any questions, please contact us on the Contact page!

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UK Community Radio Network launches first Community Radio Week

The UK Community Radio Network is to launch Community Radio Week, a new nationwide celebration of community broadcasting.

Publication date: 09.01.2026

BBC Radio 1 names Skye Newman as Sound of 2026 winner

Skye Newman has been named as winner of BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2026, following a vote by more than 170 music industry experts from across the UK and beyond.

Publication date: 09.01.2026

Boomerang Radio to launch on Cambridgeshire DAB

Boomerang Radio will expand digital commercial radio choice in the county when it launches on DAB this year.

Publication date: 08.01.2026

Capital unveils Capital Buzz Artist of the Month spotlighting new talent

Capital and its Gen-Z pop culture brand, Capital Buzz, have announced the Capital Buzz Artist of the Month, which champions emerging talent in music.

Publication date: 08.01.2026

Maldives giveaway returns to Lyca Radio network

Lyca Radio Network has launched one of its largest listener competitions, offering holidays to the Maldives across its stations this year.

Publication date: 08.01.2026

Audio and Radio Industry Awards open for entries

Entries have opened for the Audio and Radio Industry Awards this year, marking the start of the UK radio and audio sector’s annual awards cycle.

Publication date: 08.01.2026

Clinton Baptiste predicts World Cup drama on Chris Moyles show

Comic psychic Clinton Baptiste joined Chris Moyles on his Radio X Breakfast Show this morning and delivered bold World Cup predictions.

Publication date: 07.01.2026

Radiocentre announces Tuning In events for 2026

Radiocentre has confirmed three Tuning In events for this year, bringing its radio and audio advertising roadshow back to Scotland, the North and London.

Publication date: 07.01.2026

STV promised a radio miracle in Scotland.. and delivered

STV promised a radio miracle..

Publication date: 06.01.2026

Changes at Virgin Radio as Huey Morgan and Geoff Lloyd join

Geoff Lloyd has returned to Virgin Radio UK for a weekday show as the station confirms a refreshed on air line up from today.

Publication date: 05.01.2026