Kisstory makes its transition from an hour-long blast from the past on Kiss to a fully-fledged station on Freeview TV (channel 714) and online. The station plays nonstop old skool and dance anthems. Both stations are available online, accessible also via our listen live pages.
[Weds 8th May 13]

TeamRock Radio begins testing on 1st May 2013
TeamRock, a brand new rock station broadcasting nationally on DAB digital radio, will begin its test transmissions from 4:00am on 1st May. With daytime classic, current and new rock music and 6-9pm weekday evenings filled with Nicky Horne's Classic Rock Show, the station also aims to promote unsigned bands and diverse rock genres through specialist music shows at the weekend.

Commenting on his new rock gig, Nicky said: “Almost 40 years to the day since beginning my broadcasting career I’m excited to be joining a great team who are quite simply building a ground-breaking radio station and an innovative business which will transform the listeners’ interaction and offer rock music like no other”.

Head of Radio, Moose Evans, will try and sober up to present ‘The Breakfast Show’, with ex Rock Radio presenter “Dewsbury” taking on afternoons alongside his other role of heading up the station's playlist.

To get the new station, grab a DAB digital radio or re-tune your existing set if you can't find TeamRock Radio in your station list. You can also listen online to the test transmissions.
[Tues 30th Apr 13]

Sixties and Classic Rock stations dropped from DAB in parts of England and Scotland
Absolute Radio 60s has been removed from DAB in some areas, alongside Absolute Radio Classic Rock. In Ayr, Exeter & Torbay, Cardiff & Newport and Bath, Swindon and West Wiltshire and Coventry & Warwickshire you'll have to listen online if you want to continue to hear your favourite sixtes and classick rock tracks courtesy of Absolute.
[Weds 24th Apr 13]

Now fully live: DAB in Wrexham, W Chester, Liverpool & NE Wales
The switch-on of a new bundle of stations on digital radio serving the area means that 2.2 million people in North East Wales, Wrexham, West Cheshire and Liverpool can now tune in to BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, Real Radio Wales, Nation Radio, Juice FM and Dee on DAB on digi radio for the first time. Please see our Wales listings for more information and links to services.
[Fri 19th Apr 13]


Roberts SportsDAB 3 works even when you forget to pack headphones
With telescopic aerial & lithium battery, the SportsDAB 3 keeps you tuned in to the cricket
[Sun 14th Apr 13]


Roberts' latest water resistant radio splashes down in the UK
Battery-operated Splash! design avoids you running for cover when the heavens open
[Sun 14th Apr 13]


Roberts SportsDAB 4 goes all metallic
Red finish '4 packs rechargeable battery in a super-lightweight DAB, DAB+ and FM radio
[Sun 14th Apr 13]

Planet Rock & Absolute 80s to drop to mono on D1 to fit TeamRock
Planet Rock and all-eighties station Absolute 80s will be heard in mono on DAB digital radio from May - dropping from stereo output - when new rock station TeamRock begins broadcasting, itself in mono. TeamRock will broadcast music and documentaries spanning a wide range of rock genres and will be heard nationally on DAB digital radio in England, Scotland and Wales.
[Weds 10th Apr 13]


Northern Ireland to see increase in digi stations
A host of new stations is set to launch across the nation following Ofcom approval
[Tues 9th Apr 13]


Northampton DAB digital radio stations now on-air
Seven radio stations launched across the county on local digital radio
earlier Herts, Beds & Bucks local multiplex switched on

[Fri 29th Mar 13]


Modern rock music station Nation Radio launches on DAB in NE Wales
Following testing, five stations have launched including a new rock station for the area
[Fri 29th Mar 13]


Arnova SoundPad puts internet radio in your kitchen
Check Facebook, listen to live radio and catchup & download apps on tablet-with-speakers

The Bristol Show 2013 was the place to see 4K hi-res tellies, Bluetooth, Airplay and wireless speakers. Wireless audio seemed to be the popular buzzword at the show. Internet tablets such as the Nexus 7 and Amazon Kindle and smartphones have access to radio and music streaming apps, such as Radioplayer and tunein, which make them convenient for getting your music or sports commentary fix. Ditching the tinny built-in speaker or headphones for a wireless connection to a set of decent speakers makes listening to streaming radio and music a much more satisfying experience.

Over the coming days and weeks, we'll share some of the products we've seen at the Bristol Show this year.

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Pioneer takes to the airwaves with streaming music and radio speaker
Music, podcasts and broadcasts can now be heard in your bathroom thanks to the Pioneer


Libratone has portable speaker all zipped up
Give your audio a facelift with a stylish twist on the Libratone Zipp and Live range


Perfectly portable PAL+ pleases with aplomb
Tivoli's latest range of digital and analogue radios at Bristol - see them here


Colour your life with the Yamaha lifestyle micro
Featuring both DAB and DAB+ tuner, the MCR-B142 is available in loads of colours.


Blue without you? Ruark R1 Limited Edition DAB and FMer is back
Sporting a pastel blue finish, the award-winning radio returns in a new colour.


Shaking up internet radio and CD mixes - Cocktail X10 in white
Cocktail Audio's music system stores CDs, streams stations and lets you archive audio.


MR1 speakers with bite
Bluetooth-enabled Ruark active speakers debut at the Bristol Show - ideal for smartphones.


DAB radio goes live across the three counties
A new multiplex and three new transmitters carrying six services to Herts, Beds & Bucks
earlier Herts, Beds & Bucks digital radio launches on Thurs, 14th Feb 2013

[Thurs 14th Feb 13]