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Regional FM and DAB digital radio stations in the UK

From Wales' Real Radio to Scotland's Galaxy;

you'll find links to these radio stations and more DAB regional digital stations below...

DAB Digital Radio
The regional digital radio multiplex for North-West England is on the air on channel 12C and is operated by MXR Limited.
What is digital radio?
Which radios can I buy?

Key to DAB stations:
station on-air on DAB
forthcoming station (launch date)
station no longer available on DAB (finish date)
(m) indicates mono service
(d) indicates data service e.g. electronic programme guide, etc.

The Arrow
Choice FM
Galaxy
Heart
Jazz FM
LBC (m)
Real Radio
Smooth Radio
UCB Gospel (m)
UCB Inspirational (m)
DAB Guide (d)
UCB UK (Dec 2009, now on national DAB)
Real Radio (6 Oct 2008)
Capital Disney (June 2007)
DNN (July 2006)
Jazz FM (March 2004)
Cube (Sept 2002)

Other multiplexes:
Depending on where you live, you may also be able to receive stations on the Tyne & Wear or Liverpool or Central Lancashire local digital radio multiplexes.

North-West of England

The Arrow

classic and contemporary rock music

available on DAB digital radio, in the North West region

listen live on our audio pages

Choice FM

r&b; hip-hop; urban; soul music

available on DAB digital radio, in the North West region

listen live on our audio pages

DAB Guide

Electronic Programme Guide for some services on this multiplex

this is a data service channel on DAB digital radio in the North West region

EPG information can be viewed on some receivers

LBC

talk and phone-ins; news reports

available on DAB digital radio, in the North West region

Galaxy 102

contemporary and commercial dance music

available on digital radio, in the North West region.

This station can also be heard in the Manchester area on 102.0FM

listen live on our audio pages

Heart

melodic classic and contemporary pop music

available on DAB digital radio, in the North West region

listen live on our audio pages

Jazz FM

uptempo and downtempo jazz

available on DAB digital radio, in the North West region

listen live on our audio pages

Our links help keep our listings FREE for stations and visitors

Real Radio North-West 105.4FM

adult contemporary music; talk and phone-ins

105.4 (North-West of England)

also available on DAB digital radio, in the North West region

listen live on our audio pages

This station was formerly known as 105.4 Century FM

Smooth Radio

soul and easy listening music

100.4 (North-West of England)

also available on DAB digital radio, in the North West region

listen live on our audio pages

UCB Gospel

Gospel music

available on DAB digital radio, in the North West region

listen live on our audio pages

UCB Inspirational

Christian radio with music and features

available on DAB digital radio, in the North West region

listen live on our audio pages

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DAB Digital Radio
The regional digital radio multiplex for North-East England is on the air on channel 12C and is operated by MXR Limited.
What is digital radio?
Which radios can I buy?

The Arrow
Choice FM
Galaxy
Heart
LBC (m)
Real Radio
Rock Radio
Smooth Radio
UCB Gospel (m)
UCB Inspirational (m)
DAB Guide (d)
UCB UK (Dec 2009, now on national DAB)
Real Radio (Mar 2008)
Capital Disney (June 2007)
DNN (July 2006)
Cube (off DAB Sept 2002)

Other multiplexes:
Depending on where you live, you may also be able to receive stations on the Manchester, Liverpool or Central Lancashire local digital radio multiplexes.

North-East of England

The Arrow

classic and contemporary rock music

available on DAB digital radio, in the North East region

listen live on our audio pages

Choice FM

r&b; hip-hop; urban; soul music

available on DAB digital radio, in the North East region

listen live on our audio pages

DAB Guide

Electronic Programme Guide for some services on this multiplex

this is a data service channel on DAB digital radio in the North East region

EPG information can be viewed on some receivers

LBC

talk and phone-ins; news reports

available on DAB digital radio, in the North East region

Our links help keep our listings FREE for stations and visitors

Choice FM

r&b; hip-hop; urban; soul music

available on DAB digital radio, in the North East region

listen live on our audio pages

Galaxy 105 and 106

contemporary dance and r&b music

105.3 (Newcastle, Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham)

105.6 (Gateshead)

106.4 (Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Durham)

also available on DAB digital radio, in the North East region

listen live to Galaxy 105 and 106 on our audio pages

Heart

melodic classic and contemporary pop music

available on DAB digital radio, in the North East region

listen live to Heart on our audio pages

LBC

talk and phone-ins; news reports

available on DAB digital radio, in the North East region

Real Radio North-East 100-102FM

adult contemporary music; talk and phone-ins

100.7 (Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Durham)

101.8 (Newcastle, Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham)

96.2 (Gateshead)

96.4 (Hexham and Corbridge, Northumberland)

also available on DAB digital radio, in the North East region

listen live on our audio pages

This station was formerly known as 100-102 Century FM

Rock Radio

classic rock music and speech

available on DAB digital radio, in the North East region

listen live on our audio pages

Smooth Radio

easy listening music

97.5 (Newcastle, Sunderland & Northumberland)

97.5 (North Durham)

107.5 (Gateshead)

107.7 (Darlington, Durham)

101.2 (Hexham and Corbridge, Northumberland)

available on DAB digital radio, in the North East region

UCB Gospel

Gospel music

available on DAB digital radio, in the North West region

listen live on our audio pages

UCB Inspirational

Christian radio with music and features

available on DAB digital radio, in the North West region

listen live on our audio pages

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DAB Digital Radio
The regional digital radio multiplex for Yorkshire is on the air now on channel 12A and is operated by MXR Limited. The multiplex covers most of South & West Yorkshire as well as parts of North Yorkshire and Humberside.
What is digital radio?
Which radios can I buy?

Choice FM
Galaxy
Heart
LBC (m)
Real Radio 106-108FM
Smooth Radio
UCB Gospel (m)
UCB Inspirational (m)
Yorkshire Radio
Xfm Manchester
DAB Guide (d)
UCB UK (Dec 2009, now on national DAB)
The Arrow (moved to local DAB Sept 2009)
DNN (July 2006)
jazzfm.com (July 2006)

Other multiplexes:
Depending on where you live, you may also be able to receive stations on the West Yorkshire and/or South Yorkshire local digital radio multiplexes.

Yorkshire

Choice FM

r&b; hip-hop; urban; soul music

available on DAB digital radio, in the Yorkshire region

DAB Guide

Electronic Programme Guide for some services on this multiplex

this is a data service channel on DAB digital radio, in the Yorkshire region

EPG information can be viewed on some receivers

Galaxy 105

contemporary dance and r&b music

105.8 (Kingston-upon-Hull and East Riding)

105.1 (Leeds)

105.6 (Bradford and Sheffield)

also available on DAB digital radio, in the Yorkshire region

listen live to Galaxy 105 on our audio pages

Our links help keep our listings FREE for stations and visitors

Heart

melodic classic and contemporary pop music

available on DAB digital radio, in the Yorkshire region

listen live to Heart on our audio pages

LBC

talk and phone-ins; news reports

available on DAB digital radio, in the Yorkshire region

Real Radio Yorkshire 106-108FM

adult contemporary music; talk and phone-ins; news and sport

106.2 (South & West Yorkshire)

107.7

107.6

also available on DAB digital radio, in the Yorkshire region

listen live to Real Radio (Yorkshire) on our audio pages

Smooth Radio

easy listening music

available on DAB digital radio, in the Yorkshire region

UCB Gospel

Gospel music

available on DAB digital radio, in the Yorkshire region

listen live on our audio pages

UCB Inspirational

Christian radio with music and features

available on DAB digital radio, in the Yorkshire region

listen live on our audio pages

Yorkshire Radio

music, news and sports coverage around the clock

available on DAB digital radio, in the Yorkshire region

Xfm Manchester

classic and contemporary rock music

available on DAB digital radio, in the Yorkshire region

listen live on our audio pages

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DAB Digital Radio
There is no planned regional DAB digital radio multiplex advertisement for the East Midlands. Instead, see the local multiplex listings for each area.
What is digital radio?
Which radios can I buy?

East Midlands

Heart 106

adult contemporary music; talk and phone-ins

106.0 (Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire)

also available on local DAB digital radio, in Leicester, Nottingham and

surrounding areas

Smooth Radio

easy listening music and talk

106.6 (East Midlands)

101.4 (Derby and Derbyshire)

listen live on our audio pages

also available on local DAB digital radio, in the Nottingham area

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DAB Digital Radio
The regional digital radio multiplex for the West Midlands is on the air on channel 12A and is operated by MXR Limited.
What is digital radio?
Which radios can I buy?

Asian FX (m)
The Arrow
Choice FM (m)
Galaxy
Heart
Jazz FM
LBC (m)
Kerrang! (m)
Panjab Radio (m)
Smooth Radio
UCB Gospel (m)
UCB Inspirational (m)
DAB Guide (d)
Sanhji Awaz Radio (early 2010)
UCB UK (Dec 2009, now on national DAB)
jazzfm.com (originally off Nov 2007)
Real Radio (6 Oct 2008)
Capital Disney (June 2007)
Saga 105.7 FM (Smooth from 25 Mar 2007) DNN (July 2006)
Cube (off DAB Sept 2002)

Other multiplexes:
Depending on where you live, you may also be able to receive stations on the Birmingham and/or Wolverhampton local digital radio multiplexes.

West Midlands

Asian FX

music, news & information for Asian youth

available on DAB digital radio, in the West Midlands region

The Arrow

classic and contemporary rock music

available on DAB digital radio, in the West Midlands region

listen live on our audio pages

Our links help keep our listings FREE for stations and visitors

Choice FM

r&b; hip-hop; urban; soul music

available on DAB digital radio, in the West Midlands region

listen live on our audio pages

DAB Guide

Electronic Programme Guide for some services on this multiplex

this is a data service channel on DAB digital radio in the West Midlands region

EPG information can be viewed on some receivers

Galaxy 102.2

contemporary and commercial urban and rhythmic dance music

also available on DAB digital radio, in the West Midlands region,

in addition to 102.2 FM in Birmingham

listen live on our audio pages

Heart 100.7

adult contemporary music; soft rock

100.7 (West Midlands)

available on DAB digital radio, in the West Midlands region

listen live to 100.7 Heart FM on our audio pages

Kerrang 105.2

modern rock & heavy metal

105.2 (West Midlands)

available on DAB digital radio, in the West Midlands region

listen live on our audio pages

Jazz FM

uptempo and downtempo jazz

available on DAB digital radio, in the West Midlands region

listen live on our audio pages

LBC

talk and phone-ins; news reports

available on DAB digital radio, in the West Midlands region

Panjab Radio

music, news & information for Panjabi people

available on DAB digital radio, in the West Midlands region

Sanhji Awaz Radio

Punjabi, Bhangra, Hindi, Bollywood and pop music; discussion & phone-ins

soon to broadcast on DAB digital radio, in the West Midlands region

Smooth Radio

easy listening music and talk

105.7 (West Midlands)

also available on DAB digital radio, in the West Midlands region

listen live on our audio pages

UCB Gospel

Gospel music

also available on DAB digital radio, in the West Midlands region

listen live on our audio pages

UCB Inspirational

Christian radio with music and features

also available on DAB digital radio, in the West Midlands region

listen live on our audio pages

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DAB Digital Radio
The regional digital radio multiplex for South Wales and The West of England is on the air on channel 12C and is operated by MXR Limited.
What is digital radio?
Which radios can I buy?

Galaxy 105
Heart
Jazz FM
Kiss 101
LBC (m)
Nation Radio
Real Radio 105-106FM
UCB Gospel (m)
UCB Inspirational (m)
Xfm London
DAB Guide (d)
The Arrow (Feb 2010)
UCB UK (Dec 2009, now on national DAB)
Choice FM (Aug 2009 - moved to Now Cardiff)
Smooth Radio (07 Oct 2008)
Nation Radio (27 July 2008)
Xfm South Wales (30 May 2008)
jazzfm.com (originally removed 28 Sept 2007)
Capital Disney (June 2007)
Vibe FM (now Kiss - Sept 2006)
DNN (July 2006)
Cube (Sept 2002)

Other multiplexes:
Depending on where you live, you may also be able to receive stations on the Cardiff & Newport or Bristol & Bath local digital radio multiplexes.

South Wales and the West of England

The Arrow

classic and contemporary rock music

available on DAB digital radio, in the S. Wales & Severn Estuary region

listen live on our audio pages

DAB Guide

Electronic Programme Guide for some services on this multiplex

this is a data service channel on DAB digital radio in the

South Wales & Severn Estuary region

EPG information can be viewed on some receivers

Galaxy 105

contemporary dance and r&b music

available on DAB digital radio, in the S. Wales & Severn Estuary region

listen live on our audio pages

Heart

melodic classic and contemporary pop music

available on DAB digital radio, in the S. Wales & Severn Estuary region

listen live to Heart on our audio pages

Jazz FM

uptempo and downtempo jazz

available on DAB digital radio, in the S. Wales & Severn Estuary region

listen live on our audio pages

Kiss 101

dance and urban with 80s & 90s classics

101.0 (South Wales and The West)

97.2 (Bristol)

also available on DAB digital radio, in the S. Wales & Severn Estuary region

listen live on our audio pages

Our links help keep our listings FREE for stations and visitors

LBC

talk and phone-ins; news reports

available on DAB digital radio, in the South Wales

& Severn Estuary region

Nation Radio

current and classic rock and alternative music

106.8 (Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales)

107.3 (Swansea & Port Talbot)

also available on DAB digital radio, in the South Wales

& Severn Estuary region

Real Radio Wales 105-106FM

adult contemporary music; talk and phone-ins; news and sport

105.2 (Carmarthenshire)

105.4 (Cardiff)

105.2 (Abergavenny, Monmouthshire)

105.7 (Pembrokeshire)

105.9 (Aberdare, Rhonnda Cynon Taff)

105.9 (Newport)

106.0 (Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire)

106.0 (Swansea)

106.1 (Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent)

106.2 (Fishguard, Pembrokeshire)
[frequencies tbc] (Mid Wales and North Wales)
listen live to Real Radio (Wales) on our audio pages

UCB Gospel
Gospel music
available on DAB digital radio, in the S. Wales & Severn Estuary region
listen live on our audio pages

UCB Inspirational
Christian radio with music and features
available on DAB digital radio, in the S. Wales & Severn Estuary region
listen live on our audio pages

Xfm London
popular new rock, indie and dance music
available on DAB digital radio, in the S. Wales & Severn Estuary region
listen live on our audio pages

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DAB Digital Radio
There is no planned regional DAB digital radio multiplex advertisement for the South or South-West of England. Instead, see the local multiplex listings for each area.
What is digital radio?
Which radios can I buy?

South and South-West of England

The Coast

adult contemporary music

106.0 (Southampton and Portsmouth & Isle of Wight)

106.6 (Winchester, Hampshire & Bournemouth and Poole)

also available on local DAB digital radio, in the Bournemouth, Portsmouth,

Southampton and South Hampshire areas

Wave 105

adult contemporary music; talk and phone-ins

105.2 (Solent)

105.8 (Poole)

also available on local DAB digital radio, in the Bournemouth, Portsmouth,

Southampton and South Hampshire areas

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DAB Digital Radio
There is no planned regional DAB digital radio multiplex advertisement for the East of England. Instead, see the local multiplex listings for each area.
What is digital radio?
Which radios can I buy?

East of England

Kiss 105-108

dance and urban with 80s & 90s classics

107.7 (Peterborough)

105.6 (Cambridge, Cambridgeshire)

106.1 (Norwich, Norfolk)

106.4 (Ipswich, Suffolk)

also available on local DAB digital radio, in the Peterborough, Norwich

& Cambridge areas

listen live on our audio pages

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DAB Digital Radio
The regional digital radio multiplex for Central Scotland is on the air on channel 11D and is operated by Switch Digital.
What is digital radio?
Which radios can I buy?

BBC Radio Nan Gaidheal
Galaxy Scotland
Gold
Heart
Kerrang (m)
Real Radio 100-101FM
Smooth Radio
Xfm
The Arrow (Feb 2009)
talk 107 (Dec 2008)
Smash Hits Radio (May 2008)
Beat 106 (relaunched as Xfm Jan 2006)
The Hits (off mux July 2004)
Smooth (off mux 2003)
Jazz FM (June 2005) BIG Scotland (closed early 2002)
The Rhythm (closed Spring 2002)
The Lounge (closed Spring 2002)
WSCO - The Mix (closed Dec 2002)
Ministry of Sound Radio (Dec 2002)