Four DAB radio multiplex licences awarded

Ofcom has awarded four more small-scale DAB multiplex licences across the UK.

The latest awards cover Armagh, Derby, Guildford and Woking, and Weymouth, Dorchester and Bridport, allowing new local digital radio services to launch in those areas.

The announcement comes as the East Devon multiplex, ExeDAB, becomes the 100th service to launch under the UK’s small-scale DAB rollout. The multiplex is run jointly by Radio Exe and community station Phonic FM and brings additional stations to Honiton and Sidmouth...