Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham say cheerio to LBC and Choice
In the North-East of England, LBC and Choice FM are also leaving DAB, as the North-East regional multiplex is closing on 29th July. There isn't enough room to fit them on local digital multiplexes serving the area and - without an FM frequency to boost advertising opportunities - there's little financial reason for the station's owner to continue to broadcast on the platform.

What now?
Never fear, local and national DAB multiplexes are unaffected, so there's no need to bin your radio! You can also see below for some information on forthcoming local digital radio rollout in South and West Wales.

Listeners in South Wales might choose Nation Radio (on 106.8 and 107.3FM, too) as a rock option to Xfm on DAB, but there are few alternative talk stations to LBC that can be heard on DAB. It's back to talkSPORT or BBC Radio Five Live, or you could choose something to listen to online.

[Weds 24th July 13]

Gaydio goes on Wrexham, Chester and Liverpool bundle for six weeks
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender station Gaydio will be launching on 26th July across vast swathes of Wrexham, Cheshire and Merseyside to coincide with the Liverpool Pride festival; the stations will be available in the area for six weeks. If you need to re-tune, we have timely information.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire on course for mid-Sept launch
Transmitters are being set up, electrical installation is under way from the middle of August and commissioning has been scheduled for 26th August. The Bromsgrove transmitter - borrowed from the closing regional multiplex and re-used to carry Hereford & Worcs stations - will be operational from 2nd September - a few days following the closure of the West Midlands' bundle. The West Midlands multiplex is closing to improve coverage of local DAB. In addition to the one at Bromsgrove, Ridge Hill and Malvern transmitters will be up an running by mid-September.

Gloucestershire local DAB stations are imminent
With equipment installed, but a few delays caused by electrical ducts, Gloucestershire local digi services are due to begin at the end of July 2013, with a full launch by the middle of August. BBC Radio Gloucestershire, pop hits brand Free Radio and modern rock station Nation Radio have all signed up for the launch. If you want to do a re-scan on your DAB receiver to see if anything pops up sooner, we've useful information.

Mid Wales and West Wales digi stations on hold over duct problems
The Mid and West Wales bundle of DAB stations is almost ready to roll, but for some issues with electrical ducts at the transmitter site. No firm launch date has been given for BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio Wales, Radio Carmarthenshire, Radio Pembrokeshire, Nation Radio, Nation Hits and Real Radio to launch, but is likely to be in September 2013.

[Thurs 18th July 13]

Contemporary and classic hits in the heart of Edinburgh.
Meanwhile, staying in Central Scotland, Heart and Capital FM have joined Edinburgh's local DAB multiplex, mimicking a similar move last month on the Glasgow multiplex. They have moved from the Central Scotland multiplex.

Sports radio station prepares for July launch.
Eklipse Radio gets ready for 22nd July launch in Central Scotland. The station, lining up sports news and chat with popular classic and current rock tracks, will be heard on DAB digital radio across the region.

Central FM launches across the region.
Stirling and Falkirks's Central FM has quietly launched on the Central Scotland multiplex.

[Mon 8th July 13]

Earlier in 2013 there was a boost to the South Yorkshire DAB multiplex, increasing DAB coverage to an extra 350,000 people. This now means that 83 percent of South Yorkshire and Sheffield homes can now receive Absolute Classic Rock, Absolute Radio 60s, BBC Radio Sheffield, Gold, Hallam FM, Heat Radio, The Hits Radio, Kerrang!, Kiss, Magic and Trax FM.

[Fri 28th June 13]

Classic rock enthusiasts can tune in to Planet Rock on 105.2 FM in West Midlands instead. The station already broadcasts nationally across the UK on DAB digital radio.

[Sat 15th June 13]

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]