Droitwich Transmitter Switch‑Off to End UK Long‑Wave Radio Era

The long‑wave radio service that has broadcast for decades is slated to end. The change will occur when the Droitwich transmitting station is switched off. Droitwich has been the primary long‑wave source for the United Kingdom. The shutdown marks the conclusion of the era for this historic band. Listeners will lose access to the long‑wave signal once the transmitter is offline. Broadcasters plan to shift audiences to alternative platforms. The decision reflects declining usage and rising maintenance costs. Regulators will monitor the impact on audiences that still rely on long‑wave.