Local stations around Northumberland come together for DAB bid

19.05.2023 - United Kingdom

A group of local broadcasters in and around Northumberland have come together to apply the area’s small-scale DAB licence. Northumberland Community Digital has been created to oversee the application and if successful will put Koast Radio, Radio Northumberland, Frisk Radio, Lionheart Radio and others on DAB for the first time. One of the main organisers is Richard Finch, who is part of the team at Tyneside Community Digital – the company which recently switched on its own DAB transmitters in Newcastle and Gateshead. Richard said: “I’m delighted to help bring this exciting new service to the people of Northumberland. Small Scale DAB will bring a diverse range of new and local radio stations, increasing listener choice and helping to build stronger communities.”

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