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Radio consultant and engineer Ian Hickling has passed away

1 day ago | radiotoday.co.uk | Steve Collins

Ian Hickling, who was a radio consultant, engineer and owner of Transplan UK, has died at the age of 85 following an illness. From Irthlingborough, Ian served as a Flying Officer with the Royal Airforce between 1958 and 2005. He set up Transplan UK in 1987 to explore and promote all aspects of radio, specialising in transmission and launching stations. The company also advised on the legal and financial aspects of the industry.
RedArmy Group to apply for Stockton-on-Tees small scale DAB multiplex

1 week ago | radiotoday.co.uk | Steve Collins

RedArmy Group has confirmed it is to apply for the small-scale DAB multiplex licence for Stockton-on-Tees. The licence, which will cover around 175,000 adults, was advertised by Ofcom as part of its Round 7 of licensing. RedArmy Group Managing Director Dave Roberts says the sub-region has been a challenge to find the right transmitter locations: “Stockton is a relatively flat area. It doesn’t enjoy the higher ground other Teesside areas has, so finding the right sites has been tricky.
Dorset Coast Radio to launch following closure of Hospital Radio Bedside

1 week ago | radiotoday.co.uk | Roy Martin

A new community radio station is launching on Good Friday from Bournemouth. Dorset Coast Radio is on the newly-launched Poole, Purbeck and Wimborne small-scale DAB multiplex, and will be added to the Bournemouth multiplex once that launches to give it coverage across the coastal area. The station aims to provide a platform for local voices, music, news, and stories.
Vudio 2.0 beta test programme announced for radio stations

1 week ago | radiotoday.co.uk | Roy Martin

Vudio Technologies has announced the launch of Vudio 2.0, a cloud-based radio management software solution. Vudio 2.0 is designed to simplify radio station operations, offering modules for music scheduling, programme content, traffic, CRM, web/app CMS, event planning, SOPs, and financial planning. One key feature is the asynchronous station splits, which allows stations to regionally tailor broadcasts, mixing station-wide and localised content with independent timings.
Bauer presenter Lynne Hoggan in hospital after brain bleed

1 week ago | radiotoday.co.uk | Steve Collins

Scottish radio presenter Lynne Hoggan is recovering in hospital after suffering a bleed on her brain. Lynne presents shows across Clyde 1, Forth 1, Tay FM, Northsound 1 and MFR. In a post on Instagram, Lynne’s sister-in-law Rachel explained that Lynne had been taken ill a week ago and it had turned out to be two aneurisms causing a ‘sizeable bleed on the brain’. As a result, Lynne had surgery and stents put into her brain.
Sam Thompson to host new Saturday show on Hits Radio

1 week ago | radiotoday.co.uk | Steve Collins

Hits Radio presenter Sam Thompson is set to present a new live show on the station every Saturday morning. Starting this Saturday at 9am, Sam will replace current host Fleur East, who is moving to a new Sunday morning show along with her new weekday Breakfast show co-host Will Best and James Barr from 4th May. Sam said: “Come on!!!! It’s Saturday mornings baby….
Bryan Adams and Tom Grennan to host shows for BBC Make a Difference

2 weeks ago | radiotoday.co.uk | Steve Collins

This Easter, BBC Local Radio will celebrate community heroes with two special programmes hosted by Bryan Adams and Tom Grennan. Celebrity chef and broadcaster, Si King, will also celebrate those making a difference in his own special broadcast on Easter Sunday. The BBC Local ‘Make a Difference’ campaign launched in March 2020 and was designed to be a virtual noticeboard connecting those in need of help with those able to provide it.
Boom Radio boss thanks Ofcom for “seeing sense” in refusing Radio 2 extra service

2 weeks ago | radiotoday.co.uk | Roy Martin

Boom Radio’s Phil Riley has praised Ofcom for blocking a proposed BBC Radio 2 spin-off station aimed at older listeners. The BBC’s plans to launch a ‘golden oldies’ station were rejected by Ofcom due to concerns about fair competition. Boom Radio’s co-founder, Phil Riley, thanked the station’s listeners for their support in helping them overcome the BBC’s attempts to launch a similar service. Despite a modest budget of 1% of BBC Radio 2’s, Boom has grown to over 750,000 listeners.
Broadcaster Russ Williams departs Nation Radio show during sick leave

2 weeks ago | radiotoday.co.uk | Roy Martin

Russ Williams won’t be returning to his weekday morning show on the Nation Radio network of stations. He took time off last month with laryngitis, intending to be back on his show as soon as possible. The presenter posted a message on X last week thanking people for listening, adding that he was called by while off sick to be told the news. He thanked his on-air colleagues for being stalwarts, including Neil Fox, Greg Burns, Tony Dibbin, Derek McIntyre and Suzy Maguire.
Bauer’s News Editor John Pickford retires amidst news restructuring and redundancies

2 weeks ago | radiotoday.co.uk | Roy Martin

Bauer’s News Editor in Chief John Pickford is planning to retire at the end of this year. The news of his departure comes as Bauer makes around a dozen journalists redundant. On his retirement, John Pickford wrote on social media: “So the news is out there now officially and I am really looking forward to this new role for Bauer Media Audio. “Thank you Gary Stein for your kind words and generous praise during today’s announcement.