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The expansion of coverage means that many listeners in Cornwall can now receive six further stations – BBC Radio Cornwall, Heart South West, Pirate FM, My Music Radio, Capital and Gold – on DAB digital radio for the first time.

Ten new DAB transmitters are launching across Cornwall, which will mean that over 300,000 more people can pick up Pirate FM on DAB digital radio.

The launch of new digital transmitters in Cornwall was celebrated at a special switch on event in St Austell this morning. The ten transmitters bring the county’s popular local stations to 325,000 more listeners on DAB digital radio in Cornwall and have expanded local DAB coverage to 91% of households.

Hyundai is launching the updated version of their best-selling vehicle next month. The 2017 Hyundai i30 now features an 8 inch touch screen with sat nav, DAB+ digital radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The 2017 Hyundai i30 five-door hatch has arrived in Australia, with mature new styling, high-level infotainment, and value-focused specifications. The spec includes a new 8.0-inch touchscreen with navigation, DAB+ digital radio, Apple Carplay and Android Auto.

The new Suzuki Ignis is available in SZ3, SZ-T and SZ5 grades, each featuring DAB radio and Bluetooth as standard.

DAB+ development continues to take place across the Netherlands, as the last few weeks have seen the launch of a handful of new initiatives and channels.

A new London DAB station aimed at tradespeople, "Fix Radio", will launch on Wednesday 26th April and plans to give away 20,000 bacon rolls over the first 40 days of broadcasting. The station will provide “music and cheeky banter” aimed at bricklayers, plumbers, electricians, plasterers, roofers, painters and decorators whether they work on site or in people’s homes.

Broadcasters in the Netherlands continue to experiment with DAB+ transmission at the local level. All Dutch DAB+ broadcasts from local stations are authorised through experimental licenses issued by the Radio Communications Agency.

A national Euradio programme that focuses on debating major European issues and promoting the cultural and linguistic diversity of Europe, will be taking over from Euradionantes this autumn on the digital DAB frequencies in Lille, Lyon and Strasbourg. The move takes advantage of the opportunity presented by DAB radio in France to create a national medium for offering European editorial related local news.