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Wide Digital has announced its plan to apply for the Weymouth and Dorchester small scale DAB licence in west/south Dorset.
The Poole-based company has submitted its application with the support of KeeP 106, AIR 107.2, Forest FM, Hope FM, Hot Radio and Bournemouth One.
If approved, the multiplex would provide stronger digital coverage for existing local stations and create space for new services to launch in the area.
Wayne Simpson, Director of Wide Digital, said the collaboration aims to give more listeners access to local radio on digital platforms. He said the platform will allow stations to be enjoyed in digital stereo and increase choice for listeners by bringing new services to the area for the first time.
AIR 107.2 Director Carl Greenham said the station’s recent return under new leadership has highlighted the level of community support behind it.
Carl said supporting the DAB application is vital for the station’s long term future and that digital coverage alongside FM will open up areas that have never had local radio choice.
KeeP 106 Director Steve Bulley confirmed the Dorchester station’s support for the proposal. Steve said they have confidence in the engineering to provide robust coverage and acknowledged the commercial challenges, but added that joining the multiplex is an opportunity to deliver content to more listeners.
The area is being re-advertised in Ofcom’s Round 8, which has a closing date for applications of 5pm on 10 December 2025.
Wide Digital runs the Poole small-scale DAB in the east of the county, and has a stake in the soon-to-launch Bournemouth multiplex.

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Virgin Radio UK has confirmed a packed Christmas and New Year schedule featuring Alan Carr and more taking over shows throughout the holiday period.

Alan starts the seasonal line-up on 20 December with a three-hour programme broadcast from the Top of The Tower.
Tony Mortimer will host on Christmas Day from 3pm with music, memories and stories from East 17’s time at the top of the charts.
Virgin Radio’s evening shows on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day will be taken over by John Power, Richard Ashcroft and Pete Doherty, who will look back on this year’s festival season, new releases and the Oasis reunion tour that shaped much of the summer.
New Year’s Eve will then feature DJ sets from Ana Matronic, Peter Hook and Sister Bliss, taking listeners into the early hours of New Year’s Day with music from across their careers and influences.
Tom Kerridge will cover Sunday mornings from 14 December to 4 January, offering seasonal kitchen advice alongside a playlist tied to his personal favourites. “Whether you’re hosting over Christmas or planning a New Year’s Eve party, I’ll have tips to help keep things running smoothly,” Tom said.
Further additions include two editions of Game On Christmas football with Charlie Baker on 27 and 30 December.

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