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Lyca Radio launches full DAB in Birmingham
Lyca Radio will expand its Birmingham presence to full DAB coverage from Tuesday 1st September. The station is moving from a limited relay to full digital audio broadcasting across the city, thanks to a partnership with CE Digital. This upgrade…
New comedy festival for Leicester backed by TV and BBC Radio 4 star
A new comedy festival has been announced for Leicester, organised by comedians and promoters who are among those left unpaid after the collapse of Leicester Comedy Festival's parent charity. The Independent Comedy Festival will take place in…
Riverside Radio to air live AFC Wimbledon commentary
Riverside Radio will broadcast live commentary of all AFC Wimbledon home games throughout the 2026/27 season. This new service builds on over a decade of Riverside Radio's sports coverage, which includes reporting on AFC Wimbledon and other local…
What's it like to own an electric car? - TPR: The Public's Radio
This episode is a rerun. It originally aired on August 15th 2023 Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I'm Megan Hall. We did…
Ouse Valley Radio back on FM after transmitter move
Ouse Valley Radio has resumed broadcasting on 104FM across Huntingdonshire after relocating its transmitter to a new site. The station had been off FM for six weeks due to the demolition of its previous transmission building. Chief Executive…
A LEGO Fan Built a 1,400-Piece Replica of a Classic 1980s Bedside Radio With Hidden Internal Circuitry
A fan designer has unveiled the Legosonic BSR-12, a 1,400-piece LEGO submission meticulously modeled after vintage bedside radio alarm clocks from the late 1970s and early 1980s The build prioritizes tactile realism with spring-loaded toggle…
Popular California radio host torches network in ruthless signing off post: 'Completely blind'
A beloved FM radio host who lost his job after 37 years servicing the Bay Area airwaves has gone scorched earth on the network with a brutal social media post. Lamont Hollywood, one half of the one half of long-running Lamont and Tonelli morning…
Whoops, Rumors Of King Charles' Death Ran Around Thanks To One Curious Radio Employee
Many celebrities have been the victim of a death hoax, including Henry Cavill, who has assured fans he did not actually die in 2018, and Steve Harvey, who was reported dead by AI in 2024. Sometimes these false reports are made by accident;…
Dubuque lands 'game-changer' grant to redevelop riverfront properties - Radio Iowa
A half-million dollar federal grant will help Dubuque to redevelop industrial sites along the Mississippi River. The northeastern Iowa city is among the latest recipients of an EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant and agency administrators will visit…
Cleveland radio host thinks Shedeur Sanders era might be over for Browns
It became evident while he was in college that quarterback Shedeur Sanders would be the center of attention anywhere he went. He helped turn Jackson State University into one of the must-watch college football teams in the nation before heading to…
Veteran Bay Area radio host Lamont Hollywood laid off from 107.7 The Bone
Lamont Hollywood is the latest Bay Area radio personality to leave the airwaves. The longtime host was laid off from the San Mateo-based rock station 107.7 The Bone (KSAN-FM), he announced on social media Monday, Aug. 10. “While this…
Video Introduction to Using a Marine VHF Radio From Icom UK
The evolution of an advanced fixed-mount marine VHF radio Icom UK is pleased to announce the debut of the IC-M510 EVO, an evolution of its renowned and award-winning IC-M510 Marine VHF fixed-mount radio. This new model provides a self-contained…
The Best Walkie-Talkies for Everyday Use
This reliable, easy-to-use radio is rugged enough to go pretty much anywhere. It also offers excellent range and battery life. Get this if: You want a rugged, reliable, and straightforward Family Radio Service (FRS) radio that doesn't require a…
Colombia earthquake - latest: 164 dead as hospital collapses and people trapped
Earthquake hits 'Coffee Axis' crucial to Colombia's economy Yesterday's earthquake has left much of Colombia's so-called Coffee Axis, or Eje Cafetero, damaged. The world-famous region, known for producing top-quality Arabica coffee, helps to power…
Myriad Playout 7 to launch at IBC 2026
Broadcast Radio says Myriad Playout 7 will put listener interaction closer to the heart of the studio workflow. The new version will receive its first public demonstrations at IBC 2026, with a public beta planned for the end of September and full…
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