Scroll down to access all the articles in our longwave news archive, in chronological order (newest first).
Importance of Longwave Mentioned in Parliament
The unique capacity of longwave radio to provide reliable news and information during a time of crisis was mentioned in Parliament last week. However, even as the Droitwich transmitting station celebrates its 92nd birthday, the future of longwave – and of radio in general – remains uncertain. Longwave had its mention during a debate on…
Campaign begins to keep BBC Medium-wave broadcasts
A week after the BBC ended transmitters on 198 kHz longwave, a campaign is beginning to ensure that the BBC’s medium-wave broadcasts do not face the same fate. Although we continue to campaign for the reinstatement of longwave broadcasts in some form, medium-wave represents a next-best option, providing essential radio service in more remote regions…
Longwave transmissions cease after 102 years
Today, 30th June 2026, was a momentous day for British radio broadcasting, and sadly not in a positive sense. Transmissions on the longwave band were finally brought to a close after 102 years, truly marking the end of an era. Yet, even as hope remains alive for longwave to be revived one day, campaigns are…
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