News
The Media Operations System blog contains tips and advice on the various tools within the system as well as wider advice about radio stations.
Ofcom confirms funding from second round of Community Radio Fund
Posted: 24th February 2025
Ofcom has announced that 15 community radio stations have successfully been awarded grants following the conclusion of round two of the Community Radio Fund
Looking for a job in radio in 2025?
Posted: 21st January 2025
You might think that the majority of jobs in radio are based in London, but the latest figures from Ofcom show a steady growth of jobs outside the capital.
Finalists announced for 2025 Hospital Broadcasting Awards
Posted: 14th January 2025
The finalists for the 2025 Hospital Broadcasting Awards have been published, celebrating the great work of hospital radio stations around the country.
Greater flexibility for community radio stations
Posted: 8th December 2024
Community radio stations are set to benefit from simplified requirements following a consultation to shake up the key commitments
Consultation launched on potential changes for investigating breaches of broadcast licences
Posted: 4th December 2024
A consultation has been launched by Ofcom to proposed changes to the procedures for investigating breaches of broadcast licences.
Community Radio Fund 2024-25 open for applications
Posted: 5th November 2024
Ofcom has opened applications for eligible stations to apply for awards from the second round of the Community Radio Fund 2024/25 worth over £400k this financial year.
Have you made the switch to DAB yet?
Posted: 22nd October 2024
Over 500 programme services have launched on the 64 small-scale DAB multiplexes already launched across the UK.
11 community radio stations awarded grants in first round
Posted: 4th September 2024
Ofcom has announced that 11 community radio stations have successfully been awarded grants following the conclusion of round one for 2024/25.
The 6th round of small-scale DAB licences applications close next month
Posted: 18th June 2024
Applications for the sixth round of small-scale DAB radio multiplex licences for 31 areas across England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland will close on 18th July 2024.
Two weeks left for Ofcom consultation on community radio key commitments
Posted: 30th May 2024
There's just two weeks left before Ofcom's consultation on proposed changes to community radio stations key commitments closes.
2024-25 Community Radio Fund open for applications
Posted: 22nd May 2024
The first round of the 2024/25 Community Radio Fund has opened for applications from eligible stations and will close at 5pm on Friday 14th June 2024.
Radio and TV move out of London
Posted: 27th December 2023
New data released by Ofcom shows that more and more TV and radio jobs are now based outside of the capital
Celebrating Local Radio Day 2023
Posted: 20th October 2023
Today (Friday 20 October 2023) we're celebrating Local Radio Day and the benefits local radio brings to their communities. And this year it's about celebrating your community heroes.
Applications have opened for RSL licences for March and April 2024
Posted: 1st September 2023
Have you applied for your RSL licence if you want to broadcast between Wednesday 6 March and Sunday 14 April 2024?
One month left for DAB applications in London and South East
Posted: 30th April 2023
Time is running out for applications to run small-scale DAB in South East England, including London. Ofcom's fifth round of applications for small-scale DAB closes on 31st May 2023.
More plans to switch off AM transmitters
Posted: 17th February 2023
More AM transmitters are set to be switched off as Ofcom consults on plans by talkSPORT to switch off four of their 22 AM transmitters.
New functionality for meetings
Posted: 3rd February 2023
We've been busy adding extra functions to make organising meetings easier
Applications for third round of small-scale DAB licences open
Posted: 26th January 2022
Ofcom have opened applications for the third round of the small-scale DAB licences
Applications open for national FM licence for additional services
Posted: 25th October 2021
Ofcom has opened applications for a national FM licence to run until April 2031 for additional services, currently operated by INRIX UK Ltd
Second batch of small-scale DAB licences awarded
Posted: 31st March 2021
Ofcom has announced another four small-scale DAB licences
