Tameside Radio
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| City | Ashton-under-Lyne |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Tameside |
| Frequency | 103.6 FM |
| RDS | TAMESIDE |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Quest Media Network Limited |
| History | |
First air date | 30 September 2007 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
Tameside Radio is a radio station which broadcasts to the Tameside area of Greater Manchester. The station is based in Ashton-under-Lyne and broadcasts on 103.6 FM from its transmitter at Harrop Edge in Mottram.
History[]
Tameside Radio launched on 30 September 2007 and was acquired by social landlord New Charter Housing Trust in 2011,[1] but is now an independent company as Quest Media Network.
In 2017, it was granted a license extension from Ofcom to continue broadcasting until September 2022.
In January 2019, local businessman Chris Bird took over as Executive Chairman of Quest Media Network [2] with plans to totally revamp the business.
Programme Schedule[]
A full schedule can be found here:
https://www.questmedianetwork.co.uk/on-air/schedule/
Weekday daytimes from 7AM till 7PM are presented by Alex Cann, Martin Emery and Mark Alston.
The Evening Alternative is broadcast weekdays at 7PM.
Weekend presenters include Andy Hoyle, Dan & Mark, Tim Fernley, Geoff Dorsett, Simon Harding, Mike Wallbank, Alex Cann, Rob Charles, Colin Hanslip and Emperor Rosko.
News[]
Tameside Radio broadcasts national and international news bulletins every hour, provided by Radio Newshub.
Between 07:00 and 18:00, Monday to Friday, the station broadcasts local news updates in partnership with the Tameside Reporter.
See also[]
References[]
External links[]
- Tameside
- Radio stations in Manchester