Tameside Radio
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.
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| City | Ashton-under-Lyne |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Tameside |
| Frequency | 103.6 FM |
| Slogan | We Are Tameside |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Quest Media Network Limited |
| History | |
| First air date | 30 September 2007 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
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
Monday to Friday
| Time | Show |
|---|---|
| 5am - 7am | Early Breakfast with James HK |
| 7am - 10am | Scott & James in the Morning |
| 10am - 11am | The Steve Penk Rewind Hour |
| 11am - 3pm | #WeAreTameside with Sarah Hall |
| 3pm - 7pm | The Big Drive Home with Mark Alston |
| 7pm - 8pm | The 70s at 7 with Steve Stubbs |
| 8pm - 9pm | The 80s at 8 with Ian Cheeseman |
| 9pm - 10pm | The 90s at 9 with Gaz Worrall |
| 10pm - 11pm | The Top 10 at 10 with Danny Tipping |
Saturday
| Time | Show |
|---|---|
| 7am - 10am | Weekend Breakfast with Dan & Mark |
| 10am - 1pm | #WeAreTameside with Andy Hoyle |
| 1pm - 2pm | Ian Cheeseman Talks... |
| 2pm - 6pm | Saturday Sport with George & Ben |
| 6pm - 10pm | Ditchy's Pop Party |
Sunday
| Time | Show |
|---|---|
| 7am - 10am | Weekend Breakfast with Dan & Mark |
| 10am - 1pm | #WeAreTameside with Andy Hoyle |
| 1pm - 3pm | The Show That Time Forgot with Mike Wallbank |
| 3pm - 6pm | Sunday Jukebox with James HK |
| 6pm - 10pm | Ditchy's Pop Party |
News
Tameside Radio broadcasts national and international news bulletins every hour, provided by Independent Radio News (IRN) and Sky News Radio.[3]
Between 07:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday, the station broadcasts local news updates in partnership with the Tameside Reporter.
References
- http://www.how-do.co.uk/north-west-media-news/north-west-broadcasting/future-of-tameside-radio-secured-thanks-to-deal-with-new-charter-housing-trust-201
- https://www.prolificnorth.co.uk/news/appointments/2019/02/bird-appointed-executive-chairman-quest-media
- https://www.questmedianetwork.co.uk/public-file/