Sandgrounder Radio
City | Southport |
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Broadcast area | Southport Liverpool City Region Fylde Coast |
Frequency | DAB: 10D |
Programming | |
Format | CHR/Pop |
Ownership | |
Owner | Diamond Media Broadcasting Ltd |
History | |
First air date | 2016 |
Technical information | |
Transmitter coordinates | Coordinates: 53°38′54″N 3°00′23″W / 53.6483°N 3.0064°W |
Links | |
Webcast | Yes |
Website | Sandgrounder Radio |
Sandgrounder Radio is an Independent Local Radio Station serving the North West Coast of England covering Southport, the Liverpool City Region, the Fylde Coast, and West Lancashire. The station broadcasts on DAB and Online.
The station started life as a 28-day RSL (Restricted Service Licence) covering Southport on FM in November 2015.
In June 2016 the station launched full time on DAB Digital Radio covering Southport and The Liverpool City Region.
In the Summer of 2020 broadcasting regulator Ofcom granted permission for the station to extend its editorial coverage to the Fylde Coast taking in Lytham St Annes and Blackpool covering the North West Coast of England.
The station offers a full range of programmes 24 hours a day. A recent tie in with local bus operator Peoplesbus saw the launch of the 'Sandgrounder Shuttle' - a fully branded bus to be used on promotional trips. The bus has an eye catching all over livery featuring the images of a number of presenters.
History[]
The station started life as a 28-day RSL (Restricted Service Licence) covering Southport on FM in November 2015.
In June 2016 the station launched full time on DAB Digital Radio covering Southport and The Liverpool City Region
In the Summer of 2020 broadcasting regulator Ofcom granted permission for the station to extend its editorial coverage to the Fylde Coast taking in Lytham St Annes and Blackpool covering the North West Coast of England.
Sandgrounder Radio serves the North West Coast of England covering Southport, The Liverpool City Region and Fylde Coast areas on DAB Digital Radio and Online .[2]
References[]
- ^ "Sandgrounder Radio". Sandgrounder Radio. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
- ^ "SANDGROUNDER RADIO LAUNCH". www.pitchero.com. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
- Radio stations in England
- Radio stations established in 2016
- 2016 establishments in England
- United Kingdom radio station stubs