The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, includes the network of stations operating under the Real Radio and Smooth Radio brand names.

GMG Radio was launched in 1999 and has a total share of the radio listening market of 4.5%. Real Radio is made up of five regional stations based in Scotland, the North East, Yorkshire, the North West and Wales, while Smooth Radio operates both nationally via DAB and through six FM stations operating in London, Glasgow, the North West, ...