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The Robert Revival has been decorated in many different ways in the past, but this retro dog and polka dot pattern really plays up on the 1950s look of the radio. It comes courtesy of textile designers Clarke and Clarke - if you've got a really good memory may remember we featured some of their Nouveau-inspired designs last year.

Two new digital radio transmitters are to be sited in the Isle of Man, the BBC has announced. It is part of a move to bring the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) service to 2.5 million people in the British Isles before the end of 2015.

Jazz FM's Station Manager Nick Pitts said “James pedigree, knowledge of the genre and likeability makes him perfect for Jazz FM. I've gotten to know him over the last year and he is a legend in waiting and we can't wait for him to start his programme this weekend.”

2013 Audi RS7 Sportback now comes with DAB digital radio as standard.

BMW has officially unveiled its new 2 Series which goes on sale in March 2014 and will include DAB digital radio as standard

2014 Ford Tourneo Connect comes with DAB as standard.

The Suzuki SX4 S-Cross comes with DAB as standard.

One of Ireland's oldest internet radio stations, which also broadcasts on FM and AM Stereo courtesy of temporary licences at the start of every year is now permanently available on DAB.

The current issue of Opinion Barometer Digital Broadcasting includes an interview with the President of the Federal Network Agency, Jochen Homann, information on the forthcoming new reallocation of frequencies and a update on a digital radio campaign in the Rhine-Main area.

SWR will be able to make its complete radio offering on digital available from the 29 October as the transmission site Kirchweiler in Rhineland-Palatinate has now been switched on to full capacity.