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Times Radio found in breach of Ofcom rules over election item

Ofcom has ruled that a Times Radio programme presented by Alexis Conran breached its broadcasting rules during the 2024 General Election period.

Publication date: 19.05.2025

Laser Hot Hits name returns with classic and contemporary music

A radio station using the name Laser Hot Hits has launched, bringing a fresh take on its 1980s offshore radio namesake.

Publication date: 19.05.2025

Jessie J reveals on Heart she wrote her new song five years ago

This morning Jessie J joined Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden to talk all about her new music.

Publication date: 16.05.2025

Audience churn for Radio 2 but it’s early days for breakfast show

The latest audience listening figures from industry body Rajar released today show a drop for BBC Radio 2, but it remains the UK’s most listened to station.

Publication date: 15.05.2025

Radio X launches 24-hour Oasis radio station across UK

Radio X Oasis is now live on the D1 national DAB radio multiplex with non-stop Oasis, all day, every day - from @global!

Publication date: 15.05.2025

Full winners list – The Radio Academy Audio and Radio Awards 2025

.....and the winners are.......

Publication date: 15.05.2025

RAJAR Q1 2025: Heart brand grows bigger than BBC Radio 2

Heart is now the UK’s biggest radio brand, with 13.4 million listeners, overtaking BBC Radio 2, which now has 13.1 million, according to the latest RAJAR report.

Publication date: 15.05.2025

Double radio event day as ARIAS and RAJAR take place today

The radio industry is not only taking delivery of its latest audience figures today, but also handing out awards to the BBC, Bauer and independent businesses at the ARIAS tonight.

Publication date: 14.05.2025

Government boosts community radio funding to £1m for 2025

Community radio gets £600k Government funding boost, raising total support to £1m for 2025/26.

Publication date: 13.05.2025

CRFM West to launch new studio at Racquet Club 24

CRFM West has announced that its new studio and office base will be located at Racquet Club 24, a 24-hour indoor padel centre in Workington.

Publication date: 09.05.2025