Bournemouth One joins Arqiva DAB digital radio multiplex in Dorset

Bournemouth-based commercial radio station Bournemouth One has joined the Arqiva Bournemouth DAB multiplex giving it coverage across Dorset.

The station, which launched on New Year’s Day 2024, has just given away a smart-speaker a day during December to celebrate 12 months of online streaming.

Now it’s looking forward to welcoming even more listeners around the area, as co-founder Sophie Greenwood told RadioToday: “Our first 12 months online has been so much fun, and so valuable in helping us welcome many loyal listeners, partners and advertisers to Bournemouth One.

Co-founder and CEO Roy Martin (owner of RadioToday) adds: “Our listeners have been asking for us to be on the actual radio ever since they discovered us online, so this is our birthday present to them.

Bournemouth One broadcasts a presenter-free format of nonstop music only interrupted for its “20/20 Update”, which contains around 2 minutes of local real-time relevant information from its local newsteam.

On-air announcers and journalists include Andy Diprose, Glen Hunt, Lorna Child and David Harber, along with AI voices for some of the information elements.