Five more small scale DAB licences awarded in Round Six

Five more small-scale DAB licences have been awarded for Round Six – in Halifax, Huddersfield, South Craven, Sunderland and Wigan.

In Halifax, Huddersfield, and South Craven, the sole applicants were awarded licences, going to Halifax DAB Limited (led by Sunrise Radio), Huddersfield DAB Limited (led by Qaisar Mahmood), and Aire Wharfe DAB Ltd (led by Drystone Radio Ltd) respectively.

In Sunderland, Muxcast 6 Limited won the two horse race between them and Sunderland Digital Radio Community Interest Company.

Muxcast 6 is owned by Nation Broadcasting, whilst Sunderland Digital Radio Community Interest Company is made up of local organsations and individuals.

In Wigan, LegacyDigital LTD and Wigan & St Helens DAB Ltd went for the licence, with the latter winning.

All licences will need to be on-air within 18 months.