Midlands broadcaster iRadio is acquired by Newstalk owner Bauer

Deal extends media group's listenership to 1.9 million

iRadio was founded in 2008, and broadcasts to 15 counties across the West, North West, Midlands and North East.

Newstalk and TodayFM owner Bauer Media has entered into an agreement to acquire iRadio, the youth-orientated music station serving listeners spanning the North East, Midlands and North West.  

The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approval.