Long Wave radio era set to end with Droitwich switch-off

According to the BBC, Britain's Long Wave radio service is being phased out at Droitwich, ending nearly a century of broadcasts from the country's most iconic transmission facility. The switchover reflects a broader shift away from traditional radio toward digital and streaming platforms. The precise timeline for shutdown is still being finalized by UK regulators and broadcasters.

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