Community Sector

Local Radio Support is ramping up its drive to provide help and support for independent and community radio stations across the UK.

1055 The Point in Milton Keynes has been found in breach of its licence for not sticking to its Key Commitments for a second time.

The Community Media Association has announced Dorset as the location for its Community Media Festival 2024.

Applications are now welcome with Ofcom for Round Six of the small-scale DAB digital radio licensing process.

Thanet’s Academy FM has been presented with the King’s Award for Voluntary Services by Lord-Lieutenant Lady Colgrain.

The Voice in north Devon has launched a second radio station on DAB called The Voice 2.

The UK Community Radio Network has announced a new scheme for anyone interested in supporting the work it does, including a new deal with Radioplayer.

The Community Media Associations 39th AGM will take place on Saturday 20th April at the BBC Yorkshire building in Leeds city centre.

A Community Radio Symposium focusing on the future of the community radio sector in the UK is taking place at the DCMS today.

Ofcom is consulting on varying community radio licences to give more flexibility to Key Commitments.

Local community radio has an ‘overwhelmingly positive’ impact on health, employment, and community cohesion according to the latest research carried out by the University of Northampton.

The switch-on of the small-scale DAB digital radio multiplex in Shropshire today marks the 50th to be launched in the UK.

Tone Community Media Group, operator of ToneFM, is getting ready to launch a new small-scale DAB multiplex in the coming weeks.

B Radio in Farnborough has requested to change its Key Commitments to appeal to an older demographic.

Ofcom has rejected 58 applications for money from the Community Radio Fund whilst granting 14 stations with a share of a quarter of a million pounds.

Hermitage FM and Carillon Wellbeing Radio are to cease broadcasting in the coming weeks.

Ofcom has revoked the small-scale DAB licence award for Warminster, Devizes & Trowbridge.

The Community Media Association and the UK Community Radio Network have come together to coordinate an all-day symposium to discuss the future of the community radio sector.

The CMA and UKCRN have released a joint submission to the current DCMS consultation on the future of analogue community radio licensing.

The Swanage Pier Trust is to close Dorset community radio station Purbeck Coast FM due to a lack of funding and practical pressures.

The capital is known for its diverse subcultures, and community-led radio stations are no exception.

The new owner of the Winchester small-scale DAB multiplex has requested a change of transmitter site in order to get the service back on-air. The new site would decrease coverage …

Preston community station Beat Radio is changing its name to Juice Radio in a partnership with a regional commercial radio station of the same name.

Local Radio Day 2023 is reporting a resounding success, with over 120 stations taking part this year.

CEO Darren Dorrington is leaving MKFM in Milton Keynes after 12 years running the business.

Fun Coast Digital Director Alistair Clarke MBE takes a look at small-scale DAB can work well for a community.

Ofcom has revoked the small-scale DAB licence for Wetherby and Harrogate with the licence owner saying the proposed service is no longer viable.

The Community Media Association and UK Community Radio Network have joined forces to launch a joint survey for the future of analogue Community Radio Licensing.

The second round of the Community Radio Fund 2023 to 2024 is now open for applications from eligible stations.

Two small-scale DAB multiplexes are off-air after their parent company entered voluntary liquidation – but plans are in place to bring them back.