Global has launched Capital Xtra, which it dubs “the largest brand extension in commercial radio history” and “the UK’s first national commercial urban dance music station”.

The company has made an investment of over £1 million in the station for everything from new signings - including presenters Tim Westwood, Craig David and Avicii – up-and-coming talent, state of the art studios and national transmission on DAB.

It will be available nationally on DAB digital radio and on 107.1 and 96.9 ...