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Radio station
Dune Radio
Broadcast areaLiverpool
The Wirral
Southport
Blackpool
FrequencyDAB: Channels 7D 8B 9A
Programming
FormatCHR/Pop
Ownership
OwnerDiamond Media Broadcasting Ltd
History
First air date2016
Former namesSandgrounder Radio
Technical information
Transmitter coordinates53°38′54″N 3°00′23″W / 53.6483°N 3.0064°W / 53.6483; -3.0064
Links
WebcastYes
WebsiteDune Radio
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Dune Radio (formerly Sandgrounder Radio) is an Independent Local Radio station for Liverpool, The Wirral, Southport, Blackpool and the North West Coast of England.

The station broadcasts on DAB Digital Radio and Online (website/App/Smart Speakers) as well as on Freeview Channel 277 across the Granada region.

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.


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.

References

  1. "Sandgrounder Radio". Sandgrounder Radio. Retrieved 27 June 2020.


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