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Bauer radio stations to leave Freeview platform following satellite and cable exit

Radio stations owned by Bauer will be removed from Freeview in the coming months, RadioToday can reveal. Messages are starting to appear on seven radio stations currently available on the Freeview platform, informing listeners of the changes. Greatest Hits Radio, Hits Radio, Kerrang! Radio, KISS Fresh, KISSTORY and Magic Radio will all be removed on […] […]

UK

NUJ campaigns for fair pay with Local Democracy Reporter contracts

The NUJ is calling for the Local Democracy Reporters contracts to be reviewed. The campaign comes as Freedom of Information (FOI) findings from the BBC revealed almost a third (31%) of reporters have left their roles since April 2023. The NUJ says BBC data confirms minimum rates of pay for the licence-fee funded roles remain […] […]

UK

50th small-scale DAB digital radio multiplex launched

The switch-on of the small-scale DAB digital radio multiplex in Shropshire today marks the 50th to be launched in the UK. Muxnet UK is celebrating the occasion, having been involved in DAB for many years and more recently helping local broadcasters and community groups start their own. The first permanent small scale DAB multiplex went […] […]